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Spring/Summer Recreation and
Leisure Guide - 1998

D.C. Department of Recreation and Parks

Editor's Note: The information in this recreation guide has been provided by the D.C. government. It is published by washingtonpost.com as a community service.

Are you ready to play? Prepare to play. The D.C. Department of Recreation and Parks offers lots of opportunities to stay fit, join a team, challenge your mind and make some friends. The D.C. Recreation and Leisure Guide is your source for finding out where to play!

Get ready to play!

Recreation Centers
Recreation News and Views
Sports for All Ages
Special Events/Programs
Summer Camps

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Recreation Centers
Where can you go to work out, swim or play tennis? There are various locations throughout the city for small children, teens, seniors and others who want to have fun.

Senior Centers

Therapeutic Recreation Centers

Ward-by-Ward General Recreation Centers

Recreation News & Views
Read a message from Betty Jo Gaines, director of the D.C. Department of Recreation and Parks.
The District's first lady, Cora Masters Barry, has announced plans for the Southeast Tennis/Learning Center, which is being built with the help of the Recreation Wish List Committee of Washington. Also, read all about parks and picnicking in the District.

Special Events/Programs
From concerts to plays, the Department of Recreation is offering a series of special events for people of all ages.

Neighborhood Concert Series
Senior Calendar
Special Events

Sports for All Ages
If you're past the pacifier stage, there's a sports program available for your participation. The Department of Recreation and Parks provides sports leagues, lessons and competitions throughout the year.

Youth Sports

Adult Sports
Tennis Courts
Indoor Pools
Outdoor Pools
Children's Pools

Summer Camps
Take advantage of the Department of Recreation and Parks' numerous summer camps for children ages 16 and under. No matter what your child's interest or ability, there is a camp for them. Choose from more than 100 camps listed here.

Teen Time Camps

Fun Camps

Residential Camps

Urban Camps

Sports Camps

Day Camps

Specialty Camps

The ski workout hitting the gridiron

The Recreation Guide is published twice annually by the Department of Recreation and Parks to inform District residents of quality recreation programs and services available to them. For copies of the guide, and for information about the agency, call (202) 673-7660.

The Department of Recreation and Parks is located at: 3149 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20010. Director Betty Jo Gaines: (202) 673-7665. Chief of Staff Neil Rodgers: (202) 673-7665.

Publication Team: Larry Brown, information officer (202) 673-7660; Alphonzo Scott, coordinator; Kenneth Thweatt, graphic designer; Sharon Henery, writer; Derrick King, writer; Preston Monroe, proofreader; Anthony Edwards, proofreader; Theresa Sellers, reproduction specialist.

Habla Solamente Espanol?
Par mayor informacio sobre las diferentes actividades recreativas disponibles, llame a los numeros telefonicos mencionados en estra guia. Para obtener informacion en Espanol, llame a Leo Albornozal (202) 673-7679.

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