These DC spray parks will stay open later than usual

WASHINGTON — While temperatures continue to stay close to triple digits, DC Parks and Recreation has announced that 18 spray parks in the District will stay open for longer than originally planned.

The extra days come the same year DC Parks and Rec opened 12 of the spray parks earlier than previous years. 

18 SPRAY PARKS have been EXTENDED until 9/21!
Hillcrest
Takoma
Eastern Market
Columbia Heights
Harrison
Park at LeDroit
Kennedy
Chevy Chase
Guy Mason
Macomb
Lafayette-Pointer
Petworth
Edgewood
Turkey Thicket
Watkins
Fort Davis
Marvin Gaye Park at Division Avenue
Marvin Gaye Rec pic.twitter.com/qHQWnVKmB5

— DC Parks &Rec #WhereFunHappens Safely (@DCDPR) September 4, 2023

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