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DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 :: 04:10 p.m. EDT

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Starting Monday, Sept 9, a portion of Wilson Aquatic Center will be restricted from 9am - 3pm, M-F, for DCPS use

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) would like to inform the community that DPR will be limiting access to some of the areas at Wilson Aquatic Center (4551 Fort Drive, NW) beginning on Monday, September 8, 2025, to accommodate DC Public Schools (DCPS) 3rd graders learning to swim. 
 
Starting Monday, September 8, 2025, the leisure pool and family changing areas will be closed to the public from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, while DCPS is in session. 

DCPS staff will host a presentation and answer your questions on how operations will be impacted this Thursday, September 4 at 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, or 12:30 PM in the lobby of the Wilson Aquatic Center.
 
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 [email protected].  

Address/Location
DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
1275 First St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 202-673-7647

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