Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on the New Upshur Recreation Center in Ward 4

Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on the New Upshur Recreation Center in Ward 4 Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 tonyea.tharpe Sun, 11/01/2026 - 3:41pm (Washington, DC) – On Monday, November 2 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the DC Department of General Services (DGS), the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and community members to break ground on the $19 million modernization of Upshur Recreation Center in Ward 4. This project will expand the existing recreation facility from nearly 6,500 square feet to nearly 9,500 square feet to include an expanded pool house, a renovated pool and splash pad, a new indoor half gym and fitness center, a multi-purpose room, a technology area, and a new outdoor basketball court. This renovation will improve outdoor spaces for active play and gathering for community events as well as accessibility from the street level and walking paths. This investment is part of Mayor Bowser’s continued commitment to delivering world-class recreation facilities across the District. Since 2015, the Bowser Administration has invested more than $640 million in recreation centers citywide, including approximately $44 million in Ward 4, with an additional $27 million p

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