Parks & public facilities
$25median per party
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Middle half: $25–$40 per party
Parks & public facilities
Hearst Recreation Center in Washington has a playground and courts for basketball and tennis, plus a field for soccer and football. A birthday gathering needs a DPR permit and approval for the specific space. Request the Hearst Park Site or a recreation center room through WebTrac. The general outdoor permit rate for groups of one to 49 people is $25 per hour for DC residents or $37.50 for nonresidents; confirm Hearst availability and final terms.
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- Address
- 3950 37th Street NW, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 282-2207
Party packages
Outdoor park site permit$25 per party
Resident rate per hour; nonresident rate is $37.50 per hour. 1 to 49 people. Deposit $10 for residents or $15 for nonresidents per hour.
Apply before setting the party plans
Submit a permit application at least 30 calendar days before the event. DPR may accept later requests at its discretion. The outdoor rate lists a $10 resident deposit or $15 nonresident deposit; confirm the space and terms with DPR.
Questions to ask Hearst Recreation Center before booking
These eight points decide whether a party works out and what it really costs. It is easiest to go through them in one phone call.
- How many children fit per party, and when does the price go up?
- Is the room private to our group or shared with other guests?
- How long is the package, and when does the clock start?
- Is a host or activity leader included, or do the parents supervise?
- Can we bring our own cake, drinks or food?
- What costs extra: decorations, food, socks, additional adults?
- Until when can we cancel or reschedule for free?
- Is there space for gifts, coats and the parents' waiting time?
FAQ
Is the recreation center open on weekends?
The listed recreation center hours are weekdays only, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Ask DPR separately about availability of the outdoor space you want to permit.
Does a park site permit reserve every sports area?
Confirm the specific space included in your approved request with DPR. The booking process requires choosing the space you want to use.
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Prices, hours and packages last checked on Oct 22, 2026. Information is provided without guarantee. Please confirm details with the venue before booking.
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