Today, the DC Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) announced expanded hours at Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center (501 Riggs Road NE), Lamond Recreation Center (20 Tuckerman Street NE), and at North Michigan Park Recreation Center (1333 Emerson Street NE).

	Old Hours*	New Hours	Daily Operating Hours Change
Monday – Friday	12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.	8 ➔ 12 hours per day
Saturday	9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Closed	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	4 ➔ 8 hours per day

DPR indicated that the expanded hours address usage by teens.

The expansion of hours addresses a growing desire among teens more interested in leisure usage of DPR’s gyms, fitness centers, eGaming lounges, etc. DPR will limit programming and permits during the expanded hours to ensure availability of these highly utilized recreation assets for teens. April 10th, is a professional development day at DC Public Schools which means youth are out of school. 

To view all DPR recreation and community centers, visit dpr.dc.gov/RecCenters.

DPR also announced hiring opportunities.

DPR is Hiring

DPR also is also hiring for the summer, with over 600 positions available. Positions available include summer camp, roving leaders, lifeguards and pool operators, urban park rangers, summer meals program, environmental division, and warehouse and transportation.  

Residents can find a job or sign up to attend our next hiring event on Saturday, April 15 at earnwithdpr.com.