Washington, D.C. City Parks (Large)

Department of Parks and Recreation
3149 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010 (202) 673-7647

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) presents quality urban recreation and leisure services to residents and visitors to the District of Columbia. 

The agency supervises and maintains area parks, community facilities, and neighborhood recreation centers as well as coordinates a wide variety of programs including sports leagues, youth development, therapeutic recreation, aquatic programming, outdoor adventure, camping, child care services, and senior citizen activities. 

Adaptive programs and facilities are available for persons with disabilities.

Large Parks

• Ward 7 - Kingman and Heritage Islands Benning and Oklahoma Roads NE
• Ward 7 - Marvin Gaye Park (formerly Watts Branch) Division Ave. and Foote St., NE
• Ward 7 - Pope Branch Park M Street, Fairlawn Avenue to Carpenter Street, SE
• Ward 8 - Oxon Run Park Mississippi and Southern Avenues, SE