Activities Aplenty in April at DPR  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 5,2012

Activities Aplenty in April at DPR

 
Earth Day, Spring Clean-Up Days, the beginning of the 2012 Baseball Season, Easter events, activities and more are happening this month at DPR.

Media Contact:  John A. Stokes, (202) 288-7275
                           DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647

(Washington, DC) - There are Activities Aplenty in the month of April at DPR!! We had some amazingly warm Springtime days, and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has just the thing for the warm weather – activities aplenty!!  If you thought there was a lot happening at DPR in March, just wait until you see the many events and activities taking place in the month of April.  There is something for everyone at DPR such as Earth Day, Spring Cleanup Days, Easter of course, the start of the 2012 Baseball season, Spring Break Camps and more!

Spring brings thoughts of many things, but Baseball, Easter and Cherry Blossoms have to be among the top things that everyone thinks of when it comes to spring – especially the residents and visitors of the District of Columbia.  In April, DPR will host the opening of the 2012 Baseball season, along with Easter activities and a Cherry Blossom Tree planting event.  We hope you will come out, join us, and participate in all the fun!

April 22nd is National Earth Day.  This is a day where we pay more attention to our carbon footprint, how we are "treating" the earth and simply a reminder that we need to make a better effort at taking care of our planet.  Join us in some great cleanup activities and let us know on our Twitter & Facebook, the types of things that you are doing on Earth Day, and everyday, to take care of the earth and make our world a better place. 

Our famous 2012 Spring/Summer guide is out and available online on the DPR website.  Be sure to start to sign up now for the amazing activities, classes and sports camps that will be offered during the Spring and Summer months.  For those coming to DPR headquarters to submit your permits for all of your summer outdoor activities, remember that the main DPR headquarters has moved - we are now located at 1250 U St., NW – feel free to come by and see us at our new location.

There are many, many more "Activities Aplenty" in the month of April at DPR, so be sure to take a look at the Events Listing below.  And remember, this is only a glimpse of the many activities and programs being held at DPR centers and facilities during the month of April - and year round!!

To find more information on DPR events and programs - visit any DC Department of Parks and Recreation center, contact DPR at (202) 673–7647 or visit us on the web at www.DPR.DC.gov.


ATHLETIC PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION

March 19 to June 8, 2012 (Continuing Program)
Rookie Baseball Program
Various Sites and Locations
Time: Practice Times are set by each individual coach
Ages: 5 to 8
The Rookie Baseball Program will be offering baseball instruction for the spring.  The games will be a mix of coaches pitch and T-ball.  For more information, contact the Athletics Program office at (202) 671-0295.



RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION

April 6, 2012
2nd Annual Spring Burst (Games Fun and Prizes)
RH Terrell / Walker Jones Recreation Center (155 L St., NW)
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Ages: 13 and under
Coloring contest, relay races, Simon says and a variety of child oriented activities and games.  For more information, contact C. Kimble or G. Williams at (202) 939-5948.

April 6, 2012
Lamond Easter Extravaganza
Lamond Recreation Center (20 Tuckerman St., NE)
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Ages: All Ages
Come out for a fun-filled day of games, an Easter Egg hunt, egg decorating, basket making activities and much, much more.  For more information, contact Danielle Creek at (202) 576-9541.

April 7, 2012
The Dupont Circle Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Stead Recreation Center Field (1625 P St., NW)
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Ages: 10 and Under
Come out and enjoy The Dupont Circle Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Kids will be able search for eggs on the ball field. This event is a collaboration with Dupont Circle Citizens Association and the Friends of Stead park. Special Guest: The Easter Bunny.  For more information, contact Vincent E. Hill at (202) 673-4465.

April 9, 2012
Easter Egg-Sploration
Banneker Recreation Center (2500 Georgia Ave., NW)
Time: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Ages: 6 - 13
Join us for an enjoyable day of team activities, events, contests, give-aways and fun.  Some of the amazing events planned for the day will include: pictures with our Eggs-tremly good looking Easter Bunny; a "hidden treasures" search & hunt; The Amazing Easter Egg Race, The Easter Obstacle Course and more.  We invite you to come be energized, empowered and participate in a little exercise for our Easter Egg-Sploration Event.  For more information, contact Joyce Carey at (202) 673-6861.

April 9, 2012
Ward 5's Easter Egg Hunt
Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center (1299 Neal St., NE)
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
Ages: All Ages
Participants will enjoy a day of fun, games and prizes.  For more information, contact Zenobia Moton at (202) 442- 9262.

April 9, 2012
Ward 7 Spring Bunny Hop
Fort Davis Recreation Center (1400 - 41st St., SE)
Time: 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Ages: 5 - 12 years old
Youth will participate in great events and games such as: sack race, relay races, face painting, arts and crafts, tug of war, spoon race, egg toss, kickball, egg dying and more.  An Easter egg hunt will be held as well.  Refreshments will be served.   For more information, contact Elijah Fagan at (202) 645-9212.

April 11 & 25, 2012 (Every other Wednesday until June 13, 2012)
Wednesday's Chef @ Guy Mason
Guy Mason (3600 Calvert St. NW)
Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Ages: 18 and older
Wednesday's Chef: Seven Serving of Healthy Recipes and Tips from local chefs and other quests.  Guy Mason Community Center and Macomb Recreation Center would like you to join us for this seven weeks series every other Wednesday starting March 14, 2012.  Participants who register for the series will have the opportunity for food sampling.  Cost is free but an $8.00 per series materials fee is required. The 7-week series total is $56.00.  To register: Contact Guy Mason Rec. Center at (202) 727-7736 or Macomb Rec.Center at (202) 282-2199.

April 13, 2012
Kennedy Recreation Center’s 8th Annual Sports Banquet
Kennedy Recreation Center (1401 - 7th St., NW)
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Participants will receive appreciation awards for their involvement in the sport program.  Music and refreshments will be served.  For more information, contact Freddie Brown at (202) 671-4794.

April 14, 2012
Fort Davis Gospel Explosion & Fun Day
Fort Davis Recreation Center (1400 - 41st St., SE)
Time: 2 pm – 7 pm
Ages: All Ages
The Community will be treated to a wonderful program complete with Gospel Go-Go Bands, Gospel Rappers, clowns, games, food and activities for the youth.  For more information, contact Elijah Fagan at (202) 645-9212.

April 21, 2012
Youth Movement Block Party
King Greenleaf Recreation Center (201 N St., SW)
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Ages: 21 and under
There will be dance performances, open mic, a photo booth, a DJ, gift card give-aways, HIV testing, health fair, and raffle prizes.  For more information, contact Tonyell Plater-McBride at (202) 645-7454.

April 21, 2012
Baseball Opening
Ridge Road Recreation Center (800 Ridge Rd., SE)
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Ages: 5 to 13 / The Public is invited to attend
Join the combined communities of Ward 7 & Ward 8 as we celebrate the opening of the 2012 Baseball Season.  Kids, families, sports buffs – everyone is invited to come out to this community event.  There will be fun, food, games and much more!!   For more information, contact Sonny Hicks or Vondra Woodward at (202) 645-0502.

April 24 & 25, 2012
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Hearst Recreation Center (3950 – 37th St., NW)
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Ages: 21 and over
For more information, contact Linzy Luther at (202) 282-2207.

April 28, 2012
DPR Rookie Baseball League Opening Day Ceremony
Taft Recreation Center (1800 Perry St., NE)
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
Ages: 5 – 8
This will be the Opening Day Ceremony for all teams in the DPR Rookies Baseball League sponsored by the Washington Nationals Baseball Club.  All teams are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of fun and games!
For more information, contact the Athletics Program at (202) 671-0295.