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This post has been updated with forecasts from the Capital Weather Gang and to include more spray parks DPR is keeping open.
Because the heat isn’t going anywhere, the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation is giving residents options to stay cool at some government-run facilities a bit longer. DPR announced today that it has selected 13 spray parks—at least one in each ward—to have extended hours beginning today and ending July 29.
The following locations will be open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. (instead of 7 p.m.) on weekdays.
Ward 1:
14th & Park Road Plaza – 14th Street & Park Road, NW
Harrison Recreation Center – 1330 V St., NW
Westminster Playground – 911 Westminster St., NWWard 2:
Stead Recreation Center – 1625 P Street, NWWard 3:
Chevy Chase Recreation Center – 5500 41st Street, NW
Palisades Community Center – 5200 Sherrier Place, NW
Macomb Recreation Center – 3409 Macomb St., NWWard 4:
Petworth Recreation Center – 801 Taylor Street, NW
Takoma Community Center – 300 Van Buren Street, NW
Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center – 501 Riggs Rd., NE
Lafayette Recreation Center – 5900 33rd St., NWWard 5:
Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center – 1299 Neal Street, NE
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center – 1100 Michigan Avenue, NEWard 6:
Kennedy Recreation Center – 1401 7th Street, NW
King Greenleaf Recreation Center – 201 N Street, SWWard 7:
Hillcrest Recreation Center – 3100 Denver Street, SE
Marvin Gaye Recreation Center – 6201 Banks Place, NEWard 8:
Fort Greble Recreation Center – Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. & Elmira Street, SW
The hottest day this week is expected to be Saturday, which could reach a high of 98 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. And on Sunday, record-breaking temperatures could surpass 100 degrees, The Capital Weather Gang reported. So while the outdoor spray parks can keep you cool, DPR is also encouraging residents to beat the heat indoors by visiting other District-run facilities like cooling centers and pools. We suggest somewhere with iced coffee or frozen drinks.
