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DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
Wednesday October 1st, 2025 :: 11:58 a.m. EDT

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Upcoming playground closures for resurfacing at Barry Farm, Volta Park, and Benning Stoddert

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) would like to inform the community of the following playground closures for resurfacing upgrades:
  • The playground at Barry Farm Recreation Center (1230 Sumner Rd SE) will be closed beginning Thursday, October 2, 2025, and is estimated to be offline through early November, weather permitting.
  • The playground at Volta Park Recreation Center (1555 34th Street NW) will be closed beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, and is estimated to be offline through late October, weather permitting.
  • The playground at Benning Stoddert Recreation Center (100 Stoddert Pl SE) will be closed beginning Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and is estimated to be offline through early November, weather permitting.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.
 
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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