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

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced today that the Rosedale Recreation Center and outdoor swimming pool, 1701 Gales Street, NE, has been closed to begin preparations for the construction of a new Rosedale Recreation Center.

Staff and programs from Rosedale Recreation Center are being relocated to the old Gibbs Elementary School, 500 19th Street, NE, which will reopen on Thursday, September 3, 2009.  Access to the recreation center will be though the E Street entrance of the Gibbs Elementary School building.  Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm - 9 pm and the phone number for the center is (202) 213-5649.