Expanding Community Access to Safe and Clean Recreational Space Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to partner with public schools to open their recreational facilities to the community on evenings and weekends, provided these times do not conflict with school activities. To ensure safety and cleanliness, the Department of Parks and Recreation must provide security and custodial services for these public hours, relieving school administrators from bearing those costs. The program will include at least one site in every ward, with priority given to neighborhoods facing disinvestment, high crime rates, or a lack of nearby recreational options. Participating schools and residents may nominate specific sites, though such nominations are not mandatory for inclusion in the program.