Media Contact Only: John A. Stokes, (202) 673-2195

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has announced that due to the recent heavy rains, all DPR natural grass fields will remain closed on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Poor and unsafe field conditions have been created by the heavy rains and many fields remain saturated with water.  All DPR artificial turf athletic fields will remain open for use.  For more information call DPR Athletic Programs, (202) 671-1700.