The Department of Parks and Recreation Hours Expansion Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance access to recreational facilities managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in the District of Columbia. The bill mandates that all DPR-managed facilities be open on Sundays from 12 PM to 5 PM, thereby allowing residents to utilize these spaces for programming and activities that were previously unavailable on that day. This amendment builds on previous efforts to extend operating hours, as many facilities were closed on weekends before the introduction of this legislation.

The bill introduces a new section to the Division of Park Services Act of 1988, specifying the minimum operating hours for DPR facilities: Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM. Additionally, it requires the Department to establish minimum staffing levels to ensure that these operating hours do not negatively impact facility operations. This legislative change is intended to improve community access to recreational resources and promote engagement among residents.