Full Notification

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) are excited to inform the community that the project to build a new Douglass Community Center (1922 Frederick Douglass Ct SE) and park is moving forward. The community center and site will close to the public starting Friday, April 25, 2025, with construction estimated to be completed in 18 months. Due to construction, the Douglass Outdoor Pool will also be closed for the 2025 summer season.

This project includes demolishing the current community center and pool house and constructing a new facility that will house both the community center and pool. Amenities will include a fitness center, updated playground equipment, a new splash pad, and other flexible-use spaces. The baseball diamond will be converted into a multipurpose field so it can be used for other sports.

For additional details on this project and to stay up to date, please visit the DGS webpage for this project  here: https://dgs.dc.gov/node/1724476

Residents are welcome to contact DPR's Customer Care Center at (202) 673-7647. The call line is open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and holidays. You may also contact us via email at dprcustomercare@dc.gov.