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Bowser Administration Celebrates 35th Black History Invitational Swim Meet with Virtual Broadcast

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:57:43 +0000

Monday, February 14, 2022

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Black History Month in the District means swimmers from across the country will compete at one of the longest-running minority swim meets in the world. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host the 35th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet (BHISM) at the Wilson Aquatic Center (4551 Fort Drive, NW) from Friday, February 18 – Sunday, February 20.

The event will be closed to spectators due to COVID-19 restrictions and USA Swimming regulations. Fortunately, the meet will be streaming live for the first time in its storied history to allow parents and swim enthusiasts around the globe to enjoy the action.

The Black History Invitational Swim Meet was founded in 1987 by DPR and the United Black Fund, Inc. (UBF) with the mission of providing urban youth nationwide age 5-18 a positive outlet for expression, exposure to strong competition, a forum to meet positive role models, and the opportunity to visit the Nation's Capital. What began as a small, local competition is now recognized by USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming, as the "premier minority swim competition in the United States and the world."

The three-day annual event, jointly produced by DPR and UBF, attracts 40 swim teams from across the United States. Swimmers compete in standard swim events, such as the individual medley, freestyle, butterfly, relays, backstroke, and breaststroke.

For more information and to watch the 35^th Annual BHISM, visit Blackhistoryswim2022.splashthat.com.

DPR Aquatic Centers will close for the 35^th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet:

Wilson Aquatic Center will serve as the host site for the BHISM and will close on Thursday, February 17,at noon in preparation for the event and reopen on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Deanwood, Marie Reed, and Rumsey Aquatic Center will remain open on Saturday, February 19, 2022. All other DPR aquatic centers will reopen on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. NOTE: All DPR facilities (including all aquatic centers) will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

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Bowser Administration Offering Mid-Winter Break Camp for DC Families

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:22:38 +0000

Thursday, February 3, 2022

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Bowser Administration and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have opened registration for the DPR Mid-Winter Break Camp, which will run Tuesday, February 22, 2022, through Friday, February 25, 2022, during DC Public Schools (DCPS) mid-winter break (Monday, February 21 is Presidents Day).

“As we do many times throughout the DCPS school year, we are proud to again open our recreation centers for camps and provide a safe and fun environment for children while out of school,” said DPR Director Delano Hunter.

Mid-Winter Break Camp is a full-day option for parents of youth ages 3-5 years old and 6-12 years old at recreation centers across the District. The camp offers a blend of enrichment activities, sports, and arts and crafts. In addition to Mid-Winter Break Camp, DPR offers camps during DCPS Winter Break and Spring Break and three DPR Fun Days during the 2021-22 school year.

DPR 2022 Mid-Winter Break Camp sites:

Wee Mid-Winter Break Camp (Ages 3-5)

Arthur Capper Recreation Center, 1000 5^th Street SE

Deanwood Recreation Center, 1350 49th Street NE

Ferebee-Hope Recreation Center, 700 Yuma Street SE

Fort Davis Recreation Center, 1400 41st Street SE

Palisades Recreation Center, 5200 Sherier Place NW

Raymond Recreation Center, 3725 10th Street NW

Rosedale Recreation Center, 1701 Gales Street NE

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue NE

Mid-Winter Break Camp (Ages 6-12)

Arthur Capper Recreation Center, 1000 5^th Street SE

Deanwood Recreation Center, 1350 49th Street NE

Ferebee-Hope Recreation Center, 700 Yuma Street SE

Fort Davis Recreation Center, 1400 41st Street SE

Jelleff Recreation Center, 3265 S Street NW

Palisades Recreation Center, 5200 Sherier Place NW

Raymond Recreation Center, 3725 10th Street NW

Rosedale Recreation Center, 1701 Gales Street NE

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue NE

To register, visit dpr.dc.gov/page/mid-winter-camp. For more information about DPR camps, visit dpr.dc.gov/page/about-camps.

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Bowser Administration Highlights Thanksgiving Events in the District

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:17:17 +0000

Friday, November 19, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration and DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are proud to share a cornucopia of events to bring communities together and to provide Thanksgiving resources to hundreds of District families during the holiday season.

Events include dinners, turkey and holiday basket giveaways, as well as providing coats to those in need at various recreation centers across the District. Listed below are a few of the many activities offered this month through Mayor Bowser and DPR and its community partners.

Friday, November 19

Friendsgiving Parkview Dinner

Parkview Recreation Center (693 Otis Pl NW)

Time: 5 p.m.

Ridge Road Turkey Giveaway

Ridge Road Community Center (830 Ridge Rd SE)

Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 20

Annual Turkey Basket Giveaway in partnership with Project Giveback

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Ave NE)

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Holiday Basket Giveaway with Hands Up Outreach Ministry

Parkview Recreation Center (693 Otis Pl NW)

Time: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Turkey Basket and Coat Giveaway

Bald Eagle Recreation Center (100 Joliet Street SW)

Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

21^st Annual Feed Those in Need Event

Fort Davis Recreation Center (1400 41st St SE)

Time: 9 a.m. – food prepared on site and distributed in the community

Monday, November 22

Roving Leaders (Ricardo Duren) Annual Turkey Giveaway

Brentwood Recreation Center (2311 14th St NE)

Time: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Roving Leaders Langdon Park Turkey Basket Giveaway/ Lethal Shooter Backboard Unveiling

Langdon Park Recreation Center (2901 20th St NE)

Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Emery Turkey Basket Giveaway

Emery Heights Community Center (5701 Georgia Ave NW)

Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Many of the events are already reserved for community members, but some may still have availability. For more information on events, visit DPR.events.

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Bowser Administration Offering Free Afterschool Meals at DPR Facilities

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:13:23 +0000

Thursday, November 18, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced the launch of the DPR Afterschool Meals program, offering supper at no cost for children 18 years of age and younger. Service has already begun at 13 locations, with another six locations to begin service on Friday, November 19, 2021.

Meals are available Monday through Friday from 4 - 5 p.m. at most sites, where DPR afterschool programs are available. No application or ID is required. Meals are provided in coordination with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program.

"Access to healthy food is essential for children to learn sound eating habits and grow up strong," said DPR Director Delano Hunter. "I am proud that, under Mayor Bowser's leadership, DPR is able to host these meal sites and feed some of the District’s most important residents."

Participating Sites for DPR Afterschool Meals:

· Arthur Capper Recreation Center, 1000 5th Street SE*

· Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Road SE

· Benning Stoddert Recreation Center, 100 Stoddert Place SE

· Columbia Heights Recreation Center, 1480 Girard Street NW*

· Deanwood Recreation Center, 1350 49th Street NE

· Edgewood Recreation Center, 301 Franklin Street NE

· Emery Heights Recreation Center, 5701 Georgia Avenue NW

· Fort Davis Recreation Center, 1400 41st Street SE

· Fort Stanton Recreation Center, 1812 Erie Street SE

· Hillcrest Recreation Center, 3100 Denver Street SE

· Kenilworth Recreation Center, 4321 Ord Street NE

· King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW

· Marvin Gaye Recreation Center, 15 61st Street NE

· Raymond Recreation Center, 3725 10th Street NW

· Rosedale Recreation Center, 1701 Gales Street NE*

· Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, 701 Mississippi Avenue SE* **

· Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress Street NE*

· Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue NE

· Woody Ward Recreation Center, 5100 Southern Avenue SE*

*Meal service begins on Friday, November 19, 2021

**Southeast Tennis & Learning Center site operates from 4 - 5:15 pm

For more information, visit dpr.dc.gov/afterschoolmeals.

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Bowser Administration Hosts Halloween Events Across the District for All Ages

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:46:26 +0000

Friday, October 22, 2021

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(Washington, DC) – The Bowser Administration, led by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), will host over 40 reservation-required events in the week leading up to Halloween. There are free and safe events for youth, adults, and pets throughout all eight wards.

“It’s great to able to offer the community events where they can safely get treats, and frights or connect with neighbors this Halloween season,” said DPR Director Delano Hunter.

This year, DPR launches its Halloween-related activities showing the movie “Hocus Pocus” on Friday, October 22 at Joseph Cole Recreation Center, and will partner with MARS M&M on Tuesday, October 26 at Barry Farm Recreation Center to give away free costume accessories and candy to hundreds of DC children.

Upcoming DPR Halloween events include the 22^nd Annual “Haunted House at Fort Davis” and the Washington, DC-themed Zombie Fest at Kennedy Recreation Center. Other unique activities include a costume tennis party at Banneker Tennis Courts called “Monster Smash,” and “Howl-o-ween” costume dog parade at Columbia Heights Recreation Center.

Find a full listing or RSVP for a Halloween event at a recreation center near you by visiting DPR.events.

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DPR Closed for 2021 All Staff Professional Development Conference

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:08:04 +0000

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that all DPR facilities will be closed on Friday, October 15, 2021, for DPR's Annual All Staff Professional Development Conference.

All recreation and community centers, all aquatics facilities and all DPR administrative offices will be closed. All parks, playgrounds, athletic courts, and fields will be open. Previously permitted events on outdoor spaces will take place as scheduled.

DPR will use this day to convene all the agency's employees to review the level of service DPR provides to DC residents and visitors; and to set goals to ensure that residents continue to receive high quality service at all DPR centers, parks, events and activities.

All DPR facilities will resume normal business hours on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

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Bowser Administration Highlights #BackToSummer with Robust Event & Program Offerings in All Eight Wards

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:30:05 +0000

Friday, July 2, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Bowser Administration is highlighting a full schedule of summer events to engage residents of all ages to get #BacktoSummer. These events, hosted by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), will take place across all eight wards, with a special focus on providing youth and young adults with safe and fun afternoon and evening programming everyday this summer.

“DC is open and Mayor Bowser has tasked DPR with making summer fun available and accessible to all throughout the District,” said DPR Director Delano Hunter. “This summer, DPR will meet the community, from seniors to our youngest residents, where they are by offering an unprecedented schedule of activations, programs, and signature events.”

Program and event highlights include:

Outdoor Movie Nights take place almost every night of the summer through the end of August at recreation centers and parks throughout the District.

Late Night Hype- a weekly, carnival-style event for teens and young adults held every Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at different recreation centers. Activities include DJs, open mics, 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, e-sports tournaments, cheer exhibitions, outdoor activities, food, and pool parties.

#BACKtoSUMMER Block Parties - a true family-style event packed with fun, designed for activating recreation centers with outdoor games, snacks, and music at multiple locations every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday all summer. In addition to traveling around the entire District, weekly block parties are held at Woody Ward Recreation Center, Douglass Recreation Center, and Benning Stoddert Recreation Center.

Platinum Saturdays - DPR’s weekly series of events for seniors. Activities include outdoor concerts, fitness and yoga, art in the park, and wellness walks.

Roving Leader’s Mobile Recreation - bringing the full recreational experience to our communities, where there is limited recreational opportunities. Activations include DPR’s Fun Wagon with skates, bicycles, and giant board games, as well as moon bounces and rock climbing walls.

Pop-Up Outdoor Fitness sessions, which will take place across the District featuring Zumba, Bootcamp, Yoga, Spin, and Tai Chi.

Weekly vegetable giveaways - FREE produce grown at DPR community gardens at Edgewood Recreation Center and Lederer Garden.

Pools and Spray Parks - open throughout the District. DPR’s 21 outdoor pools are open six days a week, from 10am to 6pm, with select pools open until 8pm. DPR also offers splash fun for kids at 33 spray parks, open daily from 10 am – 8 pm. Four indoor pools are also available.

Signature events return this summer including Roving Leader Day in Langdon Park on July 17, and Chuck Brown Day in Langdon Park on August 21.

For more information on events and amenities visit DPR.DC.gov and DPR.events.

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The Bowser Administration and D.C. Central Kitchen Partner to Expand Health and Wellness Opportunities for District Residents

Fri, 07 May 2021 20:39:10 +0000

Friday, May 7, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and DC Central Kitchen have partnered to improve nutritional wellness in the District through healthy food distribution and an online healthy cooking series called “Foodie Fridays,” which launched today.

“Mayor Bowser is committed to providing our families with fun and easy ways to lead healthy lifestyles. This partnership is a great example of local government joining with a community nonprofit to increase the value of what is offered to residents,” DPR Director Delano Hunter. “DC Central Kitchen and DPR have created a food empowerment initiative by providing free food resources and professional chef-taught classes on nutrition and proper food preparation.”

Through this partnership, DPR distributes 750 bags of produce weekly to residents in need of nutritional support in areas where there are health and food disparities. Distribution, which happens three days a week, is led and distributed by DPR’s Roving Leaders. The Roving Leaders handle community outreach for the agency.

The partnership also includes a monthly food cooking series, “Foodie Fridays,” which incorporates ingredients from the donation bags in the recipes to cook along at home. “Foodie Fridays” features Danley “Chef Tee” Terrel, General Manager of DC Central Kitchen, who provides easy to follow instructions on how to prepare various healthy dishes. Each video is recorded at a DPR teaching kitchen. The pilot episode featuring Director Hunter was recorded at Kenilworth Recreation Center.

The “Foodie Fridays” cooking series is available starting today at FoodieFridays.splashthat.com. The monthly episodes will be released on the first Friday of each month.

“DC Central Kitchen is committed to root-cause solutions, so with the combination of working with health education experts at Howard University Hospital, virtual cooking demonstrations from our chefs, and the large-scale grocery distribution effort, we will begin to meet the urgent need for healthy food in our communities,” said DC Central Kitchen CEO Mike Curtin, Jr.

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Virtual Hiring Info Session on Thursday - Over 500 DPR Summer Jobs

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:20:31 +0000

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

On Thursday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m., the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host a Summer Hiring Virtual Town Hall to promote over 500 available summer positions that the District is offering to meet the demand of opening more facilities this summer season.

“As we return to recreation this summer, we are opening more in-person summer camps for youth, as well as outdoor pools and recreation centers to the general public, with safety restrictions in place, for the first time since the public health emergency began.” said DPR Director Delano Hunter. “Our agency is excited to offer great opportunities for residents to earn money and serve the District.”

At the Town Hall, prospective applicants will have the opportunity to learn more about the many available positions and the overall hiring process and ask questions of representatives from various DPR divisions. The event will also feature information about DPR’s summer safety plan and protocols.

The following divisions are accepting summer applications:

Summer Aquatics staff can apply for the positions of pool managers, assistant pool managers, lifeguards, and customer service representatives (CSRs).

Summer Camps staff can apply for the positions of facilitators, assistant facilitators, counselors, activity specialists, and more.

Summer Operations staff can apply for the positions of warehouse facilitators, drivers, customer care, and more.

Summer Roving Leaders can apply for the positions of facilitators and assistant facilitators in the community.

Summer Meals Program staff can apply for the positions of senior food monitors, food monitors and administrative assistants.

All positions are seasonal (summer only) and 40 hours per week.

To find out more information and to join the DPR Summer Hiring Virtual Town Hall, please visit DPRsummerhiring2021.splashthat.com.

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Bowser Administration Opens Registration for Spring Programs

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:06:48 +0000

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) opened registration for DPR Spring programs. DPR is also now accepting applications for outdoor permits for low-to- no-contact sports.

Spring Programs

Spring in-person programs include the return of baseball, tennis, and football “skills & drills,” as well as fitness classes like Cardio Dance and Bootcamp.

Programs also include environmental activities such as birding, nature photography and geocaching. Childcare opportunities via Spring Break Camp and Learning Hubs are available.

Spring Outdoor Permit Applications

Outdoor permit applications will be accepted for low- to no-contact sports, including Little League Baseball, youth softball, adult kickball, Tiny Tots Soccer, and youth soccer.

Medium or high-contact sports, including basketball, non-youth soccer, and football, must be limited to non-contact training, such as individual drills or team building exercises.

Virtual Programming

Residents can also access virtual program options, including Esports, yoga, jewelry making, quilting, teen enrichment programing, and more.

The full listing of Spring programs is available online, but an account must be created for each participant to register for a program, if he/she does not have one. Users are encouraged to set up an account prior to the registration date. Registration must be completed online. Permits are also available online.

To register for a program:

Visit DPR’s Registration Portal
Select an age group
Browse location and program type
Select a program, add to cart, and proceed to checkout

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the DPR Customer Care line at (202) 673-7647.

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Celebrate Black Growers Month Thursday 2/25

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:48:56 +0000

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The DPR Urban Gardens division is turning our signature Black Growers panel into a virtual experience for 2021.

This interactive virtual session is led by local experts and focuses on agricultural storytelling and urban farming education from the perspective of the Black community.

This year's theme is "Transcendence: Past, Present, Future" and our featured guests include:

Melissa Jones Creator Food Talks DC and the Edible Activist Podcast
Charlyn Griffith Creator Philadelphia’s Free Brunch Program and WholisticART
Dishaun Harris Board Member of Soul Fire Farm and founder of Rooted Life, LLC
Doug Adams Founder of New Brooklyn Farms

All those who attend the virtual panel will also receive a digital copy of the Black Growers Month Green Book, which includes one coupon for a DC farm/farmers market, an original essay, and original farm-to-table recipes from local Black chefs. Agricultural enthusiasts, you don't want to miss this!

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First Ever #FITDC Forum on Black Health Thursday

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:42:56 +0000

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the racial health gap in America. For the Black community, this disparity is rooted in inequalities that are also responsible for the severity and progression of chronic illnesses.

In an effort to address this issue, on Thursday, February 25^th, #FITDC and AETNA will host a free, virtual forum led by local public health officials and nationally renowned physicians and healthcare industry leaders.

In honor of Black History Month, the #FITDC Forum on Black Health will focus on four major areas of concern when it comes to health in the Black community: Heart Health, Diabetes, Sickle Cell, and Mental Health.

Featured Panelists:

Sohail Rana, Howard University, Sickle Cell Disease Expert
Barbara J. Bazron, Director of the DC Department of the Behavioral Health
Nina Everett, AETNA, Chief Medical Officer
William Blake, Director of Social Emotional Learning – DC Public Schools
Clarke Weatherspoon, Head of SF Friends School, SKY Instructor

The virtual event is free and open to all residents who want to from learn experts about individual tips, new technology, and the latest health strategies to combat chronic diseases. The virtual event will start at 7:30 pm and include an hour-long panel discussion, followed by a Q&A session. All who are interested can RSVP and sign up at FITDCForum.com.

The #FITDC Forum on Black Health is the latest virtual health resource provided by Mayor Bowser’s #FITDC3 initiative. Powered by AETNA, a CVS Health company, and executed by the Department of Parks and Recreation, with the help of Sky Schools Meditation, #FITDC3 is a year-long campaign featuring:

Online fitness content and nutrition information for the body
Monthly mental health hacks and good habits to adopt for the mind
Virtual fitness events that unite and inspire communities to be their healthiest selves.

As the title partner, AETNA will provide essential health and wellness expertise and interactive content to build an online experience for the campaign. They will also provide access to a series of habit-forming, mental health lessons that are specifically tailored for managing stress and anxiety amid the ongoing public health emergency.

The #FITDC3 campaign works with local, small businesses and wellness professionals in the fitness industry to highlight lesser-known health resources that are available across all 8 wards. Content and programming for this campaign will be free and open to the public, appearing across digital and television platforms, and also made available on a new website, FITDC3.com. The “3” in #FITDC is intended to be a reminder and a call-to-action for the District to take control of their total health picture and be intentional about making positive health decisions that affect their body, mind, and community.

WHEN: Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 7:30pm

WHERE:

Online Virtual Forum, free, open to the public RSVP at FITDCForum.com

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Ready2Play Master Plan Meetings by Ward

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:17:03 +0000

Friday, January 22, 2021

DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is excited to announce the next phase of our #Ready2Play Master Plan with a series of upcoming virtual meetings that will focus on parks and recreation within each ward. This is YOUR opportunity to focus on particular recreation centers and parks in YOUR ward that you want to see prioritized for capital improvements and/or new programming in the future. It will also be a chance to suggest new sites for possible future facilities.

The content of each interactive meeting will focus on a particular ward. We will share findings from the Ready2Play citywide survey and senior DPR staff will be present to hear your suggestions and desires. You can find the links to all of the meetings on our Ready2Play website, or RSVP to the meeting(s) you plan to attend directly below. Once you RSVP, you will receive a calendar invite with all of the appropriate meeting information.

Ward 1: Thursday, January 28, 630-8pm RSVP
Ward 2: Tuesday, January 26, 630-8pm RSVP
Ward 3: Tuesday, February 2, 630-8pm RSVP
Ward 4: Thursday, February 4, 630-8pm RSVP
Ward 5: Monday, February 8, 630-8pm RSVP
Ward 6: Tuesday, February 16, 630-8pm RSVP
Ward 7: Wednesday, February 10, 630-8pm RSVP
Ward 8: Thursday, February 18, 630-8pm RSVP

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions you’d like to share, please email us at [email protected]" rel="noopener" target="_blank">[email protected].

#Ready2PlayDC #DPRisListening

Feed the Fridge Partnership Provides Free Meals to DC Residents In Need

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 20:46:30 +0000

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

The Bowser Administration and DC Department of Park and Recreation (DPR) has partnered with Medium Rare restaurant owner Mark Bucher to launch the Feed the Fridge program at select DPR facilities across the District. Feed the Fridge places refrigerators stocked with free and fresh restaurant provided meals across the city to help residents in need.

“We are excited about this partnership and to make more free food resources available to the community,” said DPR Director Delano Hunter. “Feed the Fridge compliments our DC Youth Meals Program which already provides free meals for youth 18 and under.”

Feed the Fridge meals are “grab-n-go” and no registration or ID is required. Feed the Fridge has installed an initial eight of a planned 20 refrigerators inside of DPR locations. Refrigerators are cleaned, sanitized and stocked with 25 meals daily. Ultimately, each fridge will be stocked with up to 100 meals per day.

Feed the Fridge DPR Locations:

Takoma Aquatic Center
Rumsey Aquatic Center
Arthur Clapper Recreation Center
Fort Stanton Recreation Center
Bald Eagle Recreation Center
Raymond Recreation Center
Emery Heights Community Center
Columbia Heights Community Center

In addition to Medium Rare, other local restaurants are also providing daily meals, with more fridges and restaurants to come. Bucher’s nonprofit, We Care, Inc., is raising money through donations to pay restaurants to provide the daily meals, offering a lifeline to the local restaurant industry while confronting the food emergency.

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Bowser Administration Launches #FITDC3 Campaign to Empower Residents to Take Control of Their Health

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:16:32 +0000

Thursday, November 12, 2020

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Thursday, November 12, 2020, the Bowser administration launched the #FITDC3 campaign to prepare residents for 2021 and beyond by offering a new, online health and wellness resource guide designed to make healthy living easier.

As the District continues its coronavirus (COVID-19) response and recovery efforts, the need for comprehensive approaches to strengthening immune systems, improving mental health, and adapting to a new and healthier lifestyle is clear.

Powered by AETNA, a CVS company, and executed by the Department of Parks and Recreation, #FITDC3 will be a year-long campaign featuring:

Online fitness content and nutrition information for the body
Monthly mental health hacks and good habits to adopt for the mind
Virtual fitness events that unite and inspire communities to be their fittest selves.

All content and programming are available on the newly launched web site, FITDC3.com.

Various private partners, with longstanding relationships with DC government and #FITDC are once again stepping up to support Mayor Bowser’s vision of health and wellness for the District.

Giant Food has agreed to provide free diet and nutrition webinars hosted by their nutrition team and is allowing their store location at 1535 Alabama Ave SE in Ward 8 to be used as a staging area for grocery tour instructional videos. The International Association for Human Values and the Art of Living Foundation’s SKY Breath Meditation programs will be offering stress management, breathing, and meditation workshops, and restorative practices for city residents.

The #FITDC3 campaign will work with local, small businesses and wellness professionals in the fitness industry to highlight lesser-known health resources that are available across all 8 wards. Content and programming for this campaign will be free and open to the public, appearing across digital and television platforms, and also made available on a new website, FITDC3.com. Residents can stay up to date by following the movement on social media @myfitdc on Twitter, Instagram.

The “3” in #FITDC3 is intended as a reminder and a call-to-action for the District to take control of their total health picture and be intentional about making positive health decisions that affect the following three things: body, mind, and community.

WHEN: November 2020 - November 2021

WHERE:

Online access to citywide virtual events at FITDC3.com

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Bowser Administration Releases Citywide Survey to Shape Future of Parks and Recreation

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:50:07 +0000

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

(Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration and DC Department of Park and Recreation (DPR) released a citywide survey to gather public input to create, “Ready2Play”, a new 20-year parks and recreation master plan for the District. Now live on ready2playdc.com, the survey will be available until December 20, 2020. Residents can also find in-person survey copies at all open recreation centers and aquatic centers.

“We’ve seen a tremendous increase in the use of parks and green spaces across DC since the onset of the public health emergency and excitement around the resumption of limited recreation and aquatic centers,” said DPR’s Director, Delano Hunter. “Under Mayor Bowser’s leadership, we have greatly strengthened the District’s recreation infrastructure. This survey is an opportunity for residents to help shape how our parks and recreation centers are funded, designed and programmed for generations to come.”

The Ready2Play plan will take a holistic view of parks and recreational opportunities throughout the District, not just at DPR’s existing parks and recreation centers, but also at federal parks, school sites and other locations. Ready2Play will also identify key priorities and initiatives for DPR to pursue, set long-term goals, establish metrics to track progress and help prioritize where and what types of amenities, programs and investments are made.

DPR will be hosting community meetings citywide in January 2021. Any community group or organization that would like DPR's planners to attend an upcoming meeting can fill out a meeting request online. More information on the plan and expected timeline is available at Ready2PlayDC.com. Residents can send any comments, questions, or concerns directly to DPR by emailing [email protected]">[email protected].

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14th Annual Blacks in Wax Takes Virtual Journey through Importance of Voting

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:53:30 +0000

Thursday, October 8, 2020

(Washington, DC) – The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), in consultation with the Bowser Administration and the Recreation Wish List Committee led by Cora Masters Barry will for the first time bring past and present social activists to life with a virtual performance by youth participants at Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) with the 14th Annual Blacks in Wax on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.

“Although the pandemic has changed the platform of this longstanding live event, it will allow our tennis scholars a wider online audience for their inspiring and impactful display of history,” said DPR Director Delano Hunter.

This year’s theme, “Vote: Your Choice… Your Life,” shines a spotlight on those who risked their lives for voter rights and those who have taken the torch to ignite new groups of voters. Through their participation in Blacks in Wax, our youth are given the opportunity to learn and share America’s rich and volatile history of voting.

The SETLC Tennis Scholars will portray characters past to present; ranging from Barbara Jordan and John Lewis to Kamala Harris and Tamika Mallory in an edited video showcase that takes its traditional stage theatrics to new heights with a movie-quality production.

Our young DC residents, ages 5 to 17, will incorporate dance, music and drama with powerful vignettes that will educate and entertain all ages, from the comfort of their own homes.

Blacks in Wax Free Virtual Performance:

Friday, October 9, 2020

7:00 p.m.

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For more information and to view the performance, please visit Blacks In Wax.

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