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Phone: (202) 727-2643
Email: [email protected]

Chief of Staff:
Lindsey Parker <[email protected]>

City Administrator:
Kevin Donahue <[email protected]>

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Eugene Adams <[email protected]>

Senior Advisor:
Beverly Perry <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Affairs:
Jackie Reyes-Yanes <[email protected]>

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Phil Thomas <[email protected]> <[email protected]>

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July 11, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,

This weekend, the Department of Parks and Recreation is bringing the fun for kids, families, and teens. Tonight, at the Riggs-LaSalle Community Center in Ward 4, DPR is hosting their very popular Late Night Hype [ [link removed] ]. Late Night Hype is a collaboration between DPR and MPD, and features games, music, food, and more – all free.

Late Night Hype

Then, on Saturday, DPR is bringing the poolside version of Late Night Hype – Late Night Drip [ [link removed] ] – to Ridge Road Pool in Ward 7. Now on Saturdays, Late Night Drip features music, kayaking, and more. 

Late Night Drip [ [link removed] ]

In addition to Late Night Hype and Late Night Drip, Movies Under the Stars [ [link removed] ] nights are back and will run throughout July and August across DC. And Play in the Park [ [link removed] ] – which is every Tuesday evening at Bruce Monroe Park and every Thursday evening at Oxon Run Park – also kicked off this week and will run through August 7.

As a reminder, the expanded youth curfew went into effect this week and will remain in effect through August 31. Citywide curfew for all youth ages 17 and under begins at 11:00 p.m. every night; in designated zones [ [link removed] ], curfew begins at 8:00 p.m. You can find more information about the curfew HERE [ [link removed] ].

Let's work together to keep our kids engaged and to have a safe, fun weekend in the best city in the world. 

Sincerely, 

Muriel BowserMayor Bowser celebrates the DC Defender's championship win with players, fans, and DC youth

"Find photos from this week on Facebook [ [link removed] ]. "

In This Week's Newsletter:

* Jazz in the Park, All Summer Long [ #link_4 ]
* Free for Teens: Junior Lifeguard Academy [ #link_1 ]
* #BeDowntown: Momentum Park(our) at the National Building Museum [ #link_3 ]

Jazz in the Park, All Summer Long

Jazz in the Park

Join the Department of Parks and Recreation for "Jazz in the Park", a summer concert series happening every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August at parks around the District. Next week, there will be concerts at the Shepherd Park Community Center, the North Michigan Park Recreation Center, and the Takoma Community Center.


* *When:* Every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August
* *Where: *Various DC parks
* *More info: *jazzintheparkseries.splashthat.com [ [link removed] ]  

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Free for Teens: Junior Lifeguard Academy
Lifeguard Academy

DC teens looking for a fun, free activity this summer are invited to sign up for the Junior Lifeguard Academy, brought to you by the team at the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Participants will learn life-saving skills such as CPR/First Aid and water safety and get prepared to take the full DPR lifeguard training.


* *When: *Twice a week from July 21 – August 15
* *Where: *Six outdoor pools across DC
* *Register now:* jrlifeguard.splashthat.com [ [link removed] ]

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#BeDowntown: Momentum Park(our) at the National Building Museum
Momentum Park(our)

The National Building Museum in Downtown DC has transformed its Great Hall into an interactive parkour playground for all ages. Head down before the installation closes to enjoy custom obstacle courses, hands-on activities, live stunt shows, and more.


* *When:* Open through Sunday, July 20
* *Where: *National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW
* *More info and tickets: *nbm.org/exhibitions/momentum-parkour [ [link removed] ]

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Mayor Muriel Bowser

John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004

(202) 727-2643

[email protected] | mayor.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] | @mayorbowser

 



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