Media Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 673-2195
DPR Play Day: (202) 445-3562

On Friday, October 30, 2009, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in coordination with the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), will offer its second DPR Play Day -- a full day of programs for DCPS students in grades Kindergarten through 8 -- at DPR sites across the District.  The complete list of DPR Play Day sites is provided below.

Thursday is a half day for DCPS students, and 50 of the District’s recreation centers will open its doors to District youth from 12:30 – 9pm. In addition to fitness and enrichment activities, a meal will be available for all who participate.

“DPR Play Day fulfills a critical need for families and children across our city,” said Mayor Adrian M. Fenty.  “This programming provides our youth positive outlets and enrichment opportunities outside of school.”

DPR Play Days coincide with DCPS’ Professional Development Days for teachers and ensures that students engage in a mixture of arts and crafts, fitness, and enrichment activities outside of the classroom.  DPR Play Day programs begin at 8:30 am and end at 5 pm; breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be available for all registered youth.

Registration for DPR Play Day can be completed several ways:

• Register using DPR's online registration system on DPR's website, DPR.DC.GOV.
• Register at your preferred DPR Play Day site; registration and parental consent forms are available at DCPS schools or DPR centers and online.*
• Same day enrollment will be available, but only if space permits.
• Download the DPR Play Day letter to parents.*

DPR Play Day Information in Spanish / en Español:

• DPR Play Day - Parent's Letter / Carta a los Padres*
• DPR Play Day - Registration Form / Formulario de Inscripción*
• DPR Play Day - Information Flyer / Folleto de información*

For more information about DPR Play Days, contact DPR Play Day Coordinator, Mr. Gerren Price, at (202) 445-3562 or by email.

Ward 1
Banneker Recreation Center
Columbia Heights Recreation Center
Harrison Recreation Center
Kalorama Recreation Center
Parkview Recreation Center

Ward 2
Kennedy Recreation Center
Mitchell Park Recreation Center
Stead Recreation Center
Volta Park Recreation Center

Ward 3
Chevy Chase Recreation Center
Friendship Recreation Center
Guy Mason Recreation Center
Hardy Recreation Center
Macomb Recreation Center
Palisades Recreation Center
Wilson Aquatic Center

Ward 4
Emery Recreation Center
Fort Stevens Recreation Center
Hamilton Recreation Center
Lafayette Recreation Center
Lamond Recreation Center
Petworth Recreation Center
Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center
Takoma Recreation Center
Upshur Recreation Center

Ward 5
Arboretum Recreation Center
Brentwood Recreation Center
Dunbar Pool
Edgewood  Recreation Center
Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center
Joseph Cole Recreation Center
Langdon Park Recreation Center
North Michigan Park Recreation Center
Trinidad Recreation Center
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center

Ward 6
King Greenleaf Recreation Center
Sherwood Recreation Center
Watkins Recreation Center
Rumsey Pool

Ward 7
Benning Park Recreation Center
Fort Davis Recreation Center
Hillcrest Recreation Center
Ridge Road Recreation Center
Watts Branch Recreation Center

Ward 8
Anacostia Fitness Center
Bald Eagle Recreation Center
Barry Farm Recreation Center
Congress Heights Recreation Center
Douglass Recreation Center
Fort Stanton Recreation Center

DPR Play Day Friday, October 30, 2009 Sites

Ward 1
Banneker Recreation Center
2500 Georgia Avenue, NW
(202) 673-6861

Columbia Heights Recreation Center
1480 Girard Street, NW
(202) 671-0373

Parkview Recreation Center
693 Otis Place, NW
(202) 576-5750

Ward 2
Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th Street, NW
(202) 671-4794

Stead Recreation Center
1625 P Street, NW
(202) 673-4465

Volta Park Recreation Center
1555 34th Street, NW
(202) 282-0380

Ward 3
Chevy Chase Community Center
5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW
(202) 282-2204

Palisades Community Center
5200 Sherrier Place, NW
(202) 282-2186

Ward 4
Emery Recreation Center
5801 Georgia Avenue, NW
(202) 576-3211

Lamond Recreation Center
20 Tuckerman Street, NE
(202) 576-9541

Riggs LaSalle Community Center
501 Riggs Road, NE
(202) 576-5224

Takoma Community Center
300 Van Buren Street, NW
(202) 576-7068

Ward 5
Edgewood Recreation Center at Beacon House
601 Edgewood Street, NE
(202) 576-6410

North Michigan Park Recreation Center
1333 Emerson Street, NE
(202) 541-3526

Trinidad Recreation Center
1310 Childress Street, NE
(202) 727-1293

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
(202) 576-9238

Ward 6
King Greenleaf Recreation Center
201 N Street, SW
(202) 645-7454

Payne Elementary School
305 15th Street, SE
(202) 698-3262

Sherwood Recreation Center
640 10th Street, NE
(202) 698-3075

Watkins Recreation Center
420 12th Street, SE
(202) 724-4468

Ward 7
Fort Davis Recreation Center
1400 41st Street, SE
(202) 645-9212

Hillcrest Recreation Center
3100 Denver Street, SE
(202) 645-9200

Ridge Road Recreation Center
800 Ridge Road, SE
(202) 645-3959

Ward 8
Bald Eagle Recreation Center
100 Joliet Street, SW
(202) 645-3960

Fort Stanton Recreation Center
1812 Erie Street, SE
(202) 645-3970

Ferebee Hope Recreation Center
3999 8th Street, SE
(202) 645-3917