Media Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 673-2195
DPR Permit Office: (202) 673-7449

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced today that DPR will begin accepting permit applications for field use for the 2009 fall and winter permit season on July 20, 2009.  The 2009 fall and winter permit season is September 1 to November 29, 2009.  DPR permit applications are available for download in the "Permits and Reservations" section on DPR's website, dpr.dc.gov, or by contacting the DPR Permits office at (202) 673-7449 or via email at DPRpermits@dc.gov.   Online applications are currently not accepted for field use.

To view or search the availability of DPR fields, applicants can use DPR's online registration system; to view availability in the online registration system, click the "Reserve" or "Reservations" links, then click "View Facilities".

Important Dates for Fall and Winter 2009 DPR Field Permits:

• July 20 - July 31: Permit applications for fall and winter field use can be submitted.
• August 3 - 7: Review of submitted permit applications.
• August 10 - 21: Permits issued for fall and winter field use.
• August 28: Final day for payment of issued fall and winter field use permits.
• September 1: First day of 2009 fall and winter permit season.
• November 29: Last day of 2009 fall and winter permit season.

DPR Fields Unavailable for use During 2009 Fall and Winter Season:

• Fort Reno (Field is scheduled to re-open in late September 2009.)
• Kenilworth-Parkside
• Stoddert

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about DPR Field Permits:

Question:  What is the list of user priority for field use?
Answer:  Field use priority is given in the following order: DPR, DC Public Schools, DPR Partner Programs, Non-DPR Youth Programs, Non-DPR Adult Programs, Non-Resident Youth programs, Non-Resident Adult programs.

Question:  How are applications prioritized?
Answer:  All permits applications received within the submission dates, July 20 - 31, 2009, are given equal consideration.  Applications are reviewed on several factors: user priority, field availability, historical use, and user needs.

Question:  What does it mean when DPR requests that groups do not “block out time"?
Answer:  When a group "blocks out time" that they are no longer using, they prevent other potential users from access to that field. DPR does monitor field use to ensure groups that have reserved time are actually using the field.  Please notify DPR if you see permitted fields not being utilized. DPR reserves the right to, and will revoke permits where the permit holder is "blocking out time" to prevent other use of a field.

Question:  Is there a complete list of DPR permitted fields?
Answer:  To view or search the availability of DPR fields, applicants can use DPR's online registration system; to view availability in the online registration system, click the "Reserve" or "Reservations" links, then click "View Facilities".

Question:  Can DPR split large fields in half to accommodate more users?
Answer:  Yes, this can be done on a case-by-case basis; please contact the DPR Permits office.

Question:  Does DPR permit DCPS locations?
Answer:  No. Please contact the DCPS Department of Athletics at (202) 698-3326.

Question:  What are the dates of the fall and winter permit season?
Answer:  September 1 to November 29, 2009.