The Department of Parks and Recreation Hours Expansion Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance access to recreational facilities in the District of Columbia by mandating that all Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) managed facilities remain open on Sundays from 12 PM to 5 PM. This legislation addresses the current limitation where many recreation centers are closed on Sundays, thereby restricting residents' ability to utilize these facilities for programming and events. The bill also stipulates that DPR facilities will continue to operate Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 9 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM.

In addition to establishing these new operating hours, the bill requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to set minimum staffing levels to ensure that the extended hours do not negatively impact operations. This legislative change is intended to provide greater access to recreational opportunities for District residents, particularly on weekends, and to promote community engagement through the use of DPR facilities.