Looking for a way to beat the heat this evening or tomorrow? The District Department of Parks and Recreation has opened up ten outdoor swimming pools and four spray parks from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. both today and Tuesday. Outdoor pools open Monday and Tuesday: Banneker, 2500 Georgia Avenue NW, (202) 673-2121 (2 pools)Barry Farm, 1223 Sumner Road SE, (202) 645-5040Francis, 2500 N Street NW, (202) 727-3285Harry Thomas Sr., 1801 Lincoln Road NE, (202)......

In the department of bad timing, at the end of last week the Department of Parks and Recreation sent around a press release notifying the community that the play courts, plaza, and playground at the Stead Recreation Center at 1625 P Street NW will temporarily close beginning April 30, 2008. The city plans to construct a brand new playground, but the rec center itself as well as the athletic field will remain open during construction......