District of Columbia / Department of Parks and Recreation

Agency file

Department of Parks and Recreation, District of Columbia

Source file: District of Columbia — Public Employee Salary / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Parks and Recreation is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 779 employees with median total compensation of $63,972; the highest distinct record was $226,596.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $49.4M
Employees: 779
Median total: $63,972
Highest record: $226,596

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$18$138,868+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 779 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,972) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $63,407 (100%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$37

$49,920

$63,972

$78,046

$95,816

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $95,816 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $37. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Recreation Specialist

208 · $71,095

Parks and Recreation Summer Wo

87 · $45,760

Recreation Specialist (Aquatics)

65 · $60,396

Roving Leader (Outreach Coordi

42 · $74,484

Program Analyst

39 · $84,167

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Every role here

Job titles in Department of Parks and Recreation

19 titles have enough holders to report on, listed alphabetically with the number of people in each.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Thennie Freeman

Director, Department of Parks/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$226,596

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $226,596
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,596
Hire date: 2008/08/19
Pay grade: E5

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Executive Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,828

Thennie Freeman works as a Director, Department of Parks for Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Thennie earned $226,596 in 2024. Their pay grade is E5.

Gina Toppin

Chief of Staff/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$191,997

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $191,997
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,997
Hire date: 2008/04/14
Pay grade: 16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,748

Gina Toppin is a Chief of Staff at Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). 2024 total compensation came to $191,997. They are classified at grade 16.

Gina Simpson

Chief of Staff/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$191,997

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $191,997
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,997
Hire date: 2008/04/14
Pay grade: 16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 39,697

At Department of Parks and Recreation, Gina Simpson serves as a Chief of Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $191,997. They are classified at grade 16.

Ashley Williams

Deputy Director for Strategy and Community/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$185,900

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $185,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,900
Hire date: 2010/01/04
Pay grade: 16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 21,678

At Department of Parks and Recreation, Ashley Williams serves as a Deputy Director for Strategy and Community. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,900. They are classified at grade 16.

Amy Caspari

Supervisor Attorney Advisor/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$179,887

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $179,887
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,887
Hire date: 2006/06/12
Pay grade: 02

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Legal Service - Regular
Record ID: 21,993

Amy Caspari holds the role of Supervisor Attorney Advisor at Department of Parks and Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $179,887. Their pay grade is 02.

Michael Watts

Program Manager/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$170,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $170,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,000
Hire date: 2002/07/15
Pay grade: 15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,920

At Department of Parks and Recreation, Michael Watts serves as a Program Manager. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $170,000. They are classified at grade 15.

Marcus Coates

Deputy Director, Recreation Se/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$170,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $170,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,000
Hire date: 2012/05/21
Pay grade: 16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 24,068

Marcus Coates is a Deputy Director, Recreation Se at Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $170,000. They are classified at grade 16.

James Washington

Deputy Director, Administrativ/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$170,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $170,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,000
Hire date: 2010/05/24
Pay grade: 16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,814

James Washington works as a Deputy Director, Administrativ for Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). James earned $170,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.

Hakeem Rogers

Deputy Director for Strategy and Community/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$170,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $170,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,000
Hire date: 2016/05/23
Pay grade: 16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 22,828

Hakeem Rogers works as a Deputy Director for Strategy and Community for Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Hakeem earned $170,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.

Terrence James

Budget and Performance Manager/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$150,150

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,150
Hire date: 2009/06/08
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 22,843

Terrence James holds the role of Budget and Performance Manager at Department of Parks and Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,150. Their pay grade is 14.

Jerome Johnson

Chief Administrative Officer/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$147,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $147,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,000
Hire date: 1999/09/13
Pay grade: 15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,760

At Department of Parks and Recreation, Jerome Johnson serves as a Chief Administrative Officer. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,000. They are classified at grade 15.

Albert Johnson

Attorney Advisor/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$146,933

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146,933
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,933
Hire date: 2005/06/13
Pay grade: 13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Career Service - Regular
Record ID: 21,694

Albert Johnson works as a Attorney Advisor for Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Albert earned $146,933 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Lesley Long

Human Resources Officer/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$146,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,000
Hire date: 2008/08/19
Pay grade: 15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 24,039

Lesley Long is a Human Resources Officer at Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). 2024 total compensation came to $146,000. They are classified at grade 15.

Tommie Jones Jr.

External Affairs Officer/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$144,934

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,934
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,934
Hire date: 2015/01/20
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,736

At Department of Parks and Recreation, Tommie Jones Jr. serves as a External Affairs Officer. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,934. They are classified at grade 14.

Jonathan Sisco

Planning & Design Officer/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$142,500

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $142,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,500
Hire date: 2008/10/27
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,975

Jonathan Sisco works as a Planning & Design Officer for Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Jonathan earned $142,500 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Kennisha Davy

Partnerships & Development Off/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$141,325

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $141,325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,325
Hire date: 2015/07/06
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,896

Kennisha Davy holds the role of Partnerships & Development Off at Department of Parks and Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,325. Their pay grade is 14.

Octavia N Shaw

Human Resources Manager/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$138,868

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $138,868
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,868
Hire date: 2008/04/28
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 24,050

At Department of Parks and Recreation, Octavia N Shaw serves as a Human Resources Manager. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $138,868. They are classified at grade 14.

Natasha Herring

Program Manager/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$135,382

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $135,382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,382
Hire date: 2012/12/17
Pay grade: 15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,719

Natasha Herring holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $135,382. Their pay grade is 15.

Jason Sockwell

Special Assistant/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$134,661

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134,661
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,661
Hire date: 2005/07/25
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Career Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,794

Jason Sockwell holds the role of Special Assistant at Department of Parks and Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,661. Their pay grade is 14.

Walter Black

Support Services Supervisor/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$133,500

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $133,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,500
Hire date: 2011/07/05
Pay grade: 13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,664

At Department of Parks and Recreation, Walter Black serves as a Support Services Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,500. They are classified at grade 13.

Nora Ieng

Supervisory IT Specialist/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$133,329

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $133,329
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,329
Hire date: 2010/03/29
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,645

Nora Ieng works as a Supervisory IT Specialist for Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Nora earned $133,329 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Brittney Wagner

Program Manager/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$128,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $128,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,000
Hire date: 2024/05/20
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 22,017

Brittney Wagner is a Program Manager at Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2024 (under a year). 2024 total compensation came to $128,000. They are classified at grade 14.

Metta-Alem Sinishaw

Management & Program Analyst/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$127,615

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127,615
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,615
Hire date: 2020/03/16
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Career Service - Regular
Record ID: 24,051

At Department of Parks and Recreation, Metta-Alem Sinishaw serves as a Management & Program Analyst. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $127,615. They are classified at grade 14.

Tom Gay

Supervisory Recreation Special/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$127,336

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,336
Hire date: 2001/12/17
Pay grade: 13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 24,058

At Department of Parks and Recreation, Tom Gay serves as a Supervisory Recreation Special. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,336. They are classified at grade 13.

Errol Alderman

Program Manager/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$127,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,000
Hire date: 2015/04/18
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 24,005

Errol Alderman is a Program Manager at Department of Parks and Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. 2024 total compensation came to $127,000. They are classified at grade 14.

Phillip Walker

Program Manager/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$120,412

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,412
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,412
Hire date: 1996/03/19
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,720

Phillip Walker holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,412. Their pay grade is 14.

Tommie Jones Jr.

Program Analyst/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$119,916

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,916
Hire date: 2015/01/20
Pay grade: 13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Career Service - Regular
Record ID: 44,408

Tommie Jones Jr. holds the role of Program Analyst at Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,916. Their pay grade is 13.

Adriel Wood

Supervisory IT Specialist/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$119,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,000
Hire date: 2017/08/07
Pay grade: 13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 21,806

Adriel Wood is a Supervisory IT Specialist at Department of Parks and Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. 2024 total compensation came to $119,000. They are classified at grade 13.

Otis Grandson

Supervisory Recreation Special/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$118,106

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,106
Hire date: 2008/10/16
Pay grade: 13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,670

Otis Grandson is a Supervisory Recreation Special at Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $118,106. They are classified at grade 13.

Marcus Allen

Supervisory Recreation Specialist/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$118,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,000
Hire date: 2009/02/17
Pay grade: 12

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 24,040

Marcus Allen works as a Supervisory Recreation Specialist for Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Marcus earned $118,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Lashaun Basil

Grants Management Specialist/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$117,045

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,045
Hire date: 2001/02/01
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Career Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,659

Lashaun Basil works as a Grants Management Specialist for Department of Parks and Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Lashaun earned $117,045 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Christopher Dyer

Program Analyst/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$116,933

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,933
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,933
Hire date: 2007/02/28
Pay grade: 13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Career Service - Regular
Record ID: 21,847

Christopher Dyer is a Program Analyst at Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $116,933. They are classified at grade 13.

La Shay Wilkerson

Supervisory Recreation Specialist/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$116,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,000
Hire date: 2015/11/25
Pay grade: 12

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 22,856

La Shay Wilkerson is a Supervisory Recreation Specialist at Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $116,000. They are classified at grade 12.

Keith Watkins

Associate Director of Operatio/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$115,500

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $115,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,500
Hire date: 2000/05/08
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 22,852

Keith Watkins is a Associate Director of Operatio at Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $115,500. They are classified at grade 14.

Bobby Jones

Program Manager/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$114,939

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,939
Hire date: 2017/09/05
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 21,711

Bobby Jones works as a Program Manager for Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Bobby earned $114,939 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Danielle Hunter

Program Manager/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$114,938

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,938
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,938
Hire date: 2000/05/08
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,575

Danielle Hunter holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $114,938. Their pay grade is 14.

Christopher Tierney

Program Manager/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$114,441

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,441
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,441
Hire date: 2018/04/02
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 21,943

Christopher Tierney is a Program Manager at Department of Parks and Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. 2024 total compensation came to $114,441. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Tucker

Communications Director/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$114,441

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,441
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,441
Hire date: 2017/09/05
Pay grade: 14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 23,770

Michael Tucker works as a Communications Director for Department of Parks and Recreation. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Michael earned $114,441 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Angela Tucker

Supervisory Management Analyst/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$114,223

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,223
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,223
Hire date: 2014/10/20
Pay grade: 13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 21,776

Angela Tucker is a Supervisory Management Analyst at Department of Parks and Recreation. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $114,223. They are classified at grade 13.

Angela Tucker Sealey

Supervisory Management Analyst/Department of Parks and Recreation

2024 total comp

$114,223

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,223
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,223
Hire date: 2014/10/20
Pay grade: 13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type: Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID: 44,218

Angela Tucker Sealey works as a Supervisory Management Analyst for Department of Parks and Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Angela earned $114,223 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.