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DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
Wednesday May 27th, 2026 :: 09:19 a.m. EDT

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The Riggs LaSalle Athletic Field and site will be closed starting Monday, June 1 for turf replacement

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) would like to inform the community that the Riggs LaSalle Athletic Field (501 Riggs Road, NE) will close to the public starting Monday, June 1, 2026. The field is expected to reopen by late summer.  

The scope of this project includes the replacement of the multi‑purpose synthetic turf athletic field and the addition of a new synthetic turf walking path around the perimeter of the site. 
 
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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