The Expanding Community Access to Safe and Clean Recreational Space Act of 2025 mandates the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to collaborate with District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) to enhance community access to recreational facilities in every ward during evenings and weekends, outside of school-related activities. The bill aims to address safety and sanitation concerns that often limit public use of these facilities by ensuring that dedicated security and custodial services are provided during community access hours. DPR is required to enter into an annual agreement with DCPS to outline the hours of community use and necessary services, while also considering various factors such as historical disinvestment and public safety challenges when selecting participating schools.

Additionally, the legislation stipulates that DPR must establish at least one participating site in each ward and allows for community input through a nomination process, although nominations are not mandatory for participation. The bill emphasizes the importance of utilizing school recreational facilities as community assets, thereby alleviating the financial burden on schools that currently absorb the costs associated with public access. Overall, the act seeks to create a structured program that promotes safe and sanitary recreational opportunities for residents while supporting the needs of schools.