Athletic Permit Seasons:
Fall: Labor day through third Sunday in November
Winter: Third Monday in November through third Sunday in March
Spring: Third Monday in March through third Sunday in June
Summer: Third Monday in June through Labor Day
Permit Application Windows are posted at DPR.DC.GOV click HERE
If the Permit Window is missed, the system will reopen for requests closer to the season start date.
Indoor Facility/Rec Center Reservations Requests
Permits inside DPR Recreation and Aquatic Centers are available at select pools, gymnasiums and multipurpose rooms by request. Search below for available locations and please read the availability description above each facility.
Park Site Reservations for Outdoor Events
DPR Park Sites and open spaces are currently available for rental for private events. Please search below to find available spaces, rules, and capacity limits for each site.
Please Note: This process will "purchase" or "request" space depending on the facility you choose. Always check the "Status" on your receipt.
For assistance with DPR Facility please contact the DPR Permit Office at [email protected] or call 202-671-2597
For assistance with a DCPS Facility email [email protected]
"Purchase" rooms and spaces are immediately reserve-able -- select the site, date and time; pay for your reservation and you will receive a receipt that you can present on the day of your event. Examples of spaces available for "Purchase": Most Multipurpose Rooms (not during camp dates), Park Sites, In-Season Fields, Courts (Basketball and Tennis) and Pool Lanes
"Request" rooms and spaces will need to be assessed by a Permit Officer before rental can be approved. THESE ROOMS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL A PERMIT OFFICER CONTACTS THE CUSTOMER. A request space may look available but the Permit office will need to assess the appropriateness of the request for that particular space. DPR generally will not allow multiple private events at a single Rec center at one time. DPR recommends requesting these spaces 30 days in advance and 14 days in advance is required to process these reservations. These requests will show a zero balance on your receipt and you will be contacted by a Permit Officer within 3 business days, costs will only be assessed if and when the space is confirmed. Examples of space that are "Requested": Gymnasiums, Boxing Rings, Classrooms, Dance Rooms, Pools (use of full pool indoor and outdoor) and all Equipment (PA System, Microphone, Podium, Platform Riser, Showmobile) If you are requesting space during an advertised Athletic Permit window, all spaces will be "Requests", please allow 21 business days for processing.
Human Rights: All participants of services provided by DPR, or on behalf of DPR by DPR partners, grantees or volunteers, shall receive services without regard race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, credit information, homeless status, and/or victims or family members of victims of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking. Sexual Harassment is prohibited under Mayor’s Order 2023-131 (October 31, 2023). DPR and its partners, grantees and volunteers shall strictly implement these rights on behalf of DPR. Violations of these rights shall result in termination of partnership, grant, or volunteer agreement. Program participants and guests using DPR facilities who violate these rights as to other DPR guests and as to DPR employees, shall be barred from the facilities in DPR’s discretion. Violations of these rights may be reported directly to DPR Management or to the Office of Human Rights https://ohr.dc.gov/service/file-discrimination-complaint
