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Seeking Youth Theatre Director

YOUTH THEATRE DIRECTOR

Experienced Youth Theater Director needed for the Junior Academy for the Performing Arts, a musical theatre intensive program for kids ages 8 to 15. The theatre director will be the acting instructor, performance director, lead the c...

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Seeking Original Plays and Musicals for Young Audiences

Calling all playwrights, lyricists, and composers! Do you have a short musical or a play that can be adapted into a musical appropriate for children 6-12 years old? For over 20 years, the Arts & Cultural Heritage Division of Prince George’s ...

Field of Firsts Foundation Announces Matching Grant

The Field of Firsts Foundation (FOFF) received a grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to help fund the museum’s creation of a new semi-permanent exhibit to celebrate the Air Mail Centennial, which kicks off in August 2018. You can be...

Welcome to our website!

If you have any comments or concerns regarding our website, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.

ERS LifeTimes Newsletter

Once a month, the ERS LifeTimes is included in the Commission's Update employee's newsletter.  It is the ERS' means for communicating important information to all members.

Our Catering Policy has changed

Beginning September 1, 2017, the historic rental properties will offer an exclusive listing of full-service caterers for your convenience. 

Interested caterers are welcome to apply to be included on this listing through the M-NCPPC bidding process...

Welcome to our newly redesigned website

We are happy to unveil our newly redesigned website. If you have any comments or concerns regarding our website, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.

December Healthy Holiday Cooking!

The Department of Parks and Recreation invites you to stay healthy and fit during the holiday season! Join us for our FREE cooking demonstrations. Enjoy freshly prepared samples, take home new recipes, and learn to prepare delicious and nutritious meals. ...

The NEW Smart Vending program! "Live Smart, Eat Smart"

Looking for a tasty and healthy snack after you've exercised or participated in one of M-NCPPC's programs? Look no further, Smart Vending is here! 

For the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Smart Vending is a campai...

View the Health & Wellness Action Plan

We are delighted to showcase the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Health & Wellness Action Plan. The Plan implements the health and wellness objectives of the Formula 2040: Functional Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space and demonstrat...

Celebrate National Heart Health Month throughout February!

The month of February is recognized as National Heart Health Month. The goal of National Heart Health month is to increase awareness surrounding heart disease. Heart disease is an umbrella term for several types of heart-related conditions. According to t...

Dino-Sized Ambitions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Dino-Sized Ambitions:

2018 Doodle 4 Google Winner Inspir...

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Department of Parks and Recreation to Begin E-Bike and E-Scooter Pilot Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 1, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       &...

Run for Wildlife: Annual Fun Run-Walk at Jug Bay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 21, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Run for Wildlife:Annual Fun Run-Walk at Jug Bay

Riverdale, MD - The Marylan...

Dino-Sized Ambitions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Dino-Sized Ambitions:

2018 Doodle 4 Google Winner Inspir...

Welcome to our newly redesigned website

We are happy to unveil our newly redesigned website. If you have any comments or concerns regarding our website, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.

STATEMENT FROM THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK POLICE, PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY DIVISION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 7, 2019Contact: Kira Calm Lewis at 301-446-3327Public Affairs/SpokespersonM-NCPPC, Dept. of Parks and Recreation,Prince George’s County -   or – Stanley R. Johnson at 301-459-8333Park...

Department of Parks and Recreation to Begin E-Bike and E-Scooter Pilot Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 1, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                     &...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Operating Schedule for Veterans Day 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 30, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Operating Schedulefo...

Run for Wildlife: Annual Fun Run-Walk at Jug Bay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 21, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Run for Wildlife:Annual Fun Run-Walk at Jug Bay

Riverdale, MD - T...

Teens & Jeans: 2019 Denim Collection Drive for the Homeless

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 17, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Teens & Jeans:2019 Denim Collection Drive for the Homeless&a...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Presents Annual American Indian Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 10, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Presents A...

Belgian Fall Fest: Celebrate Fall the Belgian way!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 1, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: RIVERSDALE HOUSE MUSEUM – 301-864-0420 // TTY 301699-2544 –or - riversdale@pgparks.com 

Belgian Fall Fest:Celebrate Fall the Belgian way!&nb...

Help M-NCPPC Shatter the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 23, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Lakeisha Robinson 301-459-9088 - or – Lakeisha.Robinson@pgparks.com 

Help M-NCPPC Shatter the Silence:Domestic Violence Awareness Month&nb...

Experience Montpelier: Cultural Arts Programming by the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 16, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301- 446- 3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -                    &...

The Publick Playhouse 2019-2020 Season Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 29, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Merchant 301-277-0015; Megan.Merchant@pgparks.com – or –Omrao Brown 301-277-0005; Omrao.Brown@pgparks.com 

The Publick Playhouse 2019-2020...

“Redefining Active” with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Celebrating Active Aging Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 28, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                     ...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Labor Day 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 19, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Gymnast Wins Gold Medal in Women’s Individual Trampoline

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 11, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Gymnast Wins Gold Medal...

Aviation Museum Teams Up with Smithsonian Channel and Blue Star Families to Celebrate 50th Anniversa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 25, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Chelsea Dorman/Andrea Cochrane Tracey, College Park Aviation Museum(301) 864-6029 or Chelsea.Dorman@pgparks.com /Andrea.Tracey@pgparks.com

Aviation Museum Teams Up with Smiths...

M-NCPPC RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT DECISION ON THE PEACE CROSS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 20, 2019

Contact: Anika B. Jackson, Acting Public Affairs Officer, 301-952-4584

M-NCPPC RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT DECISION ON THE PEACE CROSS

Riverdale, MD - Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled the Bladensbu...

Kicking-Off A ‘Safe Summer’ with Xtreme Teens Annual TeenFest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       ...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Presents Summer Concert Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       ...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Independence Day 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 17, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                     &a...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Honored at the MAEOE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 6, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                        ...

June Reception at the Montpelier Arts Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 13, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       &...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 14, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       &...

Connect, Create, Contribute: M-NCPPC, Dept. of Parks and Recreation Celebrates Older Americans Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       &a...

Namaste: Yoga with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 1, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301- 446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Namaste: Yoga with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks a...

GEICO Foundation Supports Publick Playhouse Free Matinees for Prince George’s County Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 25, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                      ...

Ceremony for the Reopening of Selby’s Landing Boat Ramp and Dock at Patuxent River Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 22, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -                   &nbs...

Maryland-National Capital Park Police Host 3rd Annual Regional Law Enforcement Career Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 11, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                         &am...

Wellness in the Woods: A Family Zen Festival Celebrate National Park Rx Day with M-NCPPC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 8, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Wellness in the Woods: A Family Zen FestivalCelebrate National Park...

Train Like a Champion With Two-Time Olympic Medalist Lia Neal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       ...

Flocking For Autism: Light It Up Blue Zumbathon with the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 26, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

 Flocking For Autism:Light It Up Blu...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Makes Repairs at College Park Airport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 21, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       ...

Springtime at Montpelier Arts Center: Cultural Arts Programming by the M-NCPPC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 19, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       ...

Dine ‘N’ Learn: Celebrate National Nutrition Month with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 25, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Dine ‘N’ Learn:Celebrate National Nutrition...

Women in Music: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation’s Spring 2019 Lecture Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 22, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Women in Music:M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation&...

March Madness: Upcoming M-NCPPC, Arts and History Events in Prince George’s County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 22, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

March Madness:Upcoming M-NCPPC, Arts and History Events in Prince George&...

2019 Teen Dating Violence Summit: No Excuse For Dating Abuse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 7, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation present...

Department of Parks and Recreation President’s Day Holiday Schedule Facilities Open

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 6, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation President’s Day Hol...

2019 Teen Dating Violence Summit: No Excuse For Dating Abuse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 5, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Moving Out, Moving In, Moving Up:The Department of Parks & Recreation Celebrates Black History Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 24, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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A Slice of History: Sweet Stories from the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 23, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission to Waive Fees for Furloughed Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 10, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Maryland-National Capital Parks an...

Perdonará el pago de tarifas para cuidado de niños para empleados federales

Comunicado de Prensa

Para difusión inmediata - 11 de enero de 2019

Para más información, comunicarse con:

KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - o - Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

La Comisi...

Dino-Sized Ambitions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Dino-Sized Ambitions:

2018 Doodle 4 ...

21st Annual Teen Cotillion: 2019 Recruitment Application Process Begins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 15, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

21^st Annual Teen Cotillion:

2019 Recruitmen...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 10, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and ...

Maryland-National Capital Park Police Surprise Local Family with Annual Secret Santa Giveaway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 17, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Photo Op: Maryland- National C...

Holiday Happenings: Celebrate the Best of the Season with Fun for All Ages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 3, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.comIYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Holiday Happenings: Celebrate the Best of the Season with Fun fo...

Santa Flies into Historic Airport and Greets Public at College Park Aviation Museum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/19/18 

Chelsea Dorman/Andrea Cochrane Tracey               

College Park Aviation Museum

(301) 864-6029

Chelsea.Dorman@pgparks.com/Andrea.Tracey@pgparks...

Deck the Halls: A Guide to Holiday Arts with the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 19, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 13, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation to Host 21st Annual Teen Cotillion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 23, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 15, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Gymnast Heads to Gymnastics Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 25, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Don’t Run Out of S.T.E.A.M.! A Month – long Celebration

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Updates To Community Center Rental Rates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 5, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Frightening Fall Festivities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 1, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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37th Annual Kinderfest: A Family Tradition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 20, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Fall for the Arts with the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 17, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Hispanic Heritage Festival --- CANCELED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 5, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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September Events with the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 6, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Labor Day 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 20, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Are You Up for the Patuxent Challenge?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 13, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: TOMMY BADEN 301-627-6074 - or – Thomas.Baden@pgparks.com 

KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

Are You Up for the Patuxent Challenge?

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Watkins Nature Center Hosts Audubon Photography Awards Traveling Exhibit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 16, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Airmail Centennial Takes off at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 –or- Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com;IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com - or -

ANDREA COCHRANE TRACEY 301-864-5310 - or- Andrea.Tracey@...

The Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Blazing Backyard Beach Party Provides Fun in the Sun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Express Yourself! Support Teens Using the Power of Hip Hop at 12th Annual Performance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 25, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Independence Day 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 14, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule

for Memorial Day 2018

RIVERDALE, MD &nd...

Department of Parks & Recreation Recipients 2018 All-Star Initiative by MLB & Washington Nationals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 7, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 – or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Recipients of 2018 All-Star Legacy Initiative by MLB and Washingt...

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex 11th Annual Health Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 13, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex Hosts 11th Annual Health Fair

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M-NCPPC STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT “PEACE CROSS” WORLD WAR I VETERANS MEMORIAL DECISION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 1, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT 

“PEACE CROSS” WORLD WAR I VETERANS MEMORIAL DECISION

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Department of Parks and Recreation Presidents’ Day Holiday Schedule Facilities Open with Few Except

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 12, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

Department of Parks and Recreation Presidents’ Day Holiday Schedule Facilities Open with Few Exce...

The M-NCPPC Black History Program Presents “We Return Fighting” Annual Black History Month Exhibit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 24, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

The M-NCPPC Black History Program Presents “We Return Fighting”Annual Black History Month Exhibit

Riverda...

Department of Parks and Recreation Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 11, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

Department of Parks and Recreation Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule Facilities ...

Department of Parks and Recreation is Searching for Centenarians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 27, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 or Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation is Searching for Centenarians

Riverdale, MD – D...

Three Kings Day Celebration Registration Open Now!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 13, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 or Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Three Kings Day Celebration 

Registration Open Now!

College Park, MD – The M...

Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 12, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 or Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Holiday Schedule

Riverdale, MD – All Department of Parks a...

Department of Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 15, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Riverdale, MD – All Departmen...

Department of Parks and Recreation Facilities OPEN Veterans Day Holiday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 1, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Department of Par...

M-NCPPC PETITIONS FOR REHEARING OF COURT DECISION REGARDING “PEACE CROSS” WWI VETERANS MEMORIAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 2, 2017

Contact: Andrea Davey, Public Affairs Officer, 301-952-4314

              Anika Jackson, Principal Public Affairs Specialist, 301-952-4584

M-NCPPC PETITIONS ...

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! Celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 30, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!

Celebrate Scien...

Create New Connections this November With the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 30, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Create New Connections this November

W...

The Publick Playhouse Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 23, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

The Publick Playhouse Celebrates its 40^th Anniversary &nbs...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Presents Bombay Rickey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 13, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation PresentsBombay Rickey

Riverdale, MD – Join ...

Prestigious Horse Show Hits New Highs More than 1,000 entries to compete in the Capital Challenge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 29, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Prestigious Horse...

Kinderfest 2017: Bigger and Better

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 28, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Kinderfest 2017:

B...

Fall into Nature: What’s Happening at Watkins this October

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 26, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Fall into Nature...

iCelebración! Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

iCelebración!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritag...

Live, Laugh, and Learn this September with the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 30, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

Live, Laugh, and Learn this Septemberwith the Departme...

Family FREE Day: Celebrate M-NCPPC's 90th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 15, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

Family FREE Day: Celebrate M-NCPPC's 90^th Ann...

Santana Moss Talks Life, Sports, and Success with Department of Parks and Recreation Campers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 14, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Santana Moss Talks Life, Sports, and Success

with ...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Independence Day 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 28, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS

301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

Riverdale, MD – The Department of Parks and Recreation facilities will operate on the following schedule on Tuesday, July 4, 2017:

For more details, ...

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Issues Updated Park Rules and Regulations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 30, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commi...

Durant Gives Back to the Department of Parks and Recreation By helping others follow in his footstep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Durant Gives Back to the Department of Parks and Recreation

By helping others fol...

Upcoming Cancellations and Closures

Thursday, November 28, 2019Thanksgiving DayCLOSED (facility hours)

Friday, November 29, 2019Employee Appreciation Day9 am- 4 pm (facility hours)Sunday, December 15, 2019Redskins Home Game vs Philadelphia EaglesCLOSED (facility hours)

Sunday, December 22, 20...

NOW HIRING Lifeguards

Looking for a fun and exciting job? Consider a position at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex, Aquatics Center. From lifeguards to swim instructors, we have something for everyone! Positions are currently available; you must be 16...

Upcoming Cancellations and Closures

Monday, September 23, 2019Redskins Home Game vs Chicago Bears6 am- 4 pm (facility hours)

Sunday, October 6, 2019Redskins Home Game vs New England PatriotsCLOSED (facility hours)

Sunday, October 20, 2019Redskins Home Game vs San Francisco 49ersCLOSED (facili...

Plan Prince George's 2035

Plan Prince George’s 2035 will assess existing conditions and trends to develop a “blueprint” to help the community achieve its long-term vision by guiding future growth, development, and public investments.

GIS Open Data Portal

Beginning on July 1, 2015, the Planning Department implemented its GIS open data initiative which allows for the distribution of digital data to anyone in the public and private sectors.

The Prince George’s County Planning Department maintains an...

2019 Speaker Series Sessions

As the Planning Department embarks on its new countywide PlanPGC2035, the Speaker Series is also entering its 6th year providing engaging discussions relevant to planning efforts in our county. This year, the Speaker Series will seek to support the overal...

Zoning Rewrite

The Prince George’s County Planning Department is conducting a comprehensive rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.. These laws define how land in certain geographic areas can be used. The current Zoning Ordinance is more than 1,200 ...

The Planning Information Services Wednesday Opening Hours

All other hours remain the same: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Prince George's County Planning Department wins Maryland APA Award for 2019 Outstanding Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 10, 2019 

Contact: Anika B. Jackson, Acting Public Affairs Officer, 301-952-4584 

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT WINS MARYLAND APA AWARD FOR 2019 OUTSTANDING PROJECT

Upper Marlboro, MD &am...

M-NCPPC Response to Supreme Court Decision on the Peace Cross

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 20, 2019

Contact: Anika B. Jackson, Acting Public Affairs Officer, 301-952-4584

M-NCPPC RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT DECISION ON THE PEACE CROSS

Riverdale, MD - Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled the Bladensburg Peace ...

Monthly Meeting

Please join us for our monthly meeting at the Maryland-National Capital Park Police Headquarters, 8100 Corporate Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20875, every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.

Example Headline

Check out the Winter Speakers Series featuring former Chair Royce Hanson.

M-NCPPC Wins Gold Medal #6

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Montgomery County Winter 2014-15 Speakers Series

Check out the Winter Speakers Series featuring former Chair Royce Hanson.

Example Headline

Check out the Winter Speakers Series featuring former Chair Royce Hanson.

Welcome to our newly redesigned website

We are happy to unveil our newly redesigned Show Place Arena website. If you have any comments or concerns regarding our website, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates #23

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Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates #22

TRIR September 9, 2019 Web Update 

We are happy to report that the “Good-bye to the old…Hello to the new Tucker Road Ice Rink” celebration has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2019. This event will afford the public an opportunity to sh...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates #21

TRIR July 11, 2019 Web Update

Recently completed activities include: completion of detailed negotiations of contractual terms and conditions of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) with Forrester Construction, the construction manager for the project; comple...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #20

Work during the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)/Permit Review Phase of the Tucker Road Ice Rink replacement project continues. Negotiations of the GMP with Forrester Construction, our construction manager, are ongoing. 

Anticipated milestones and a...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #19

The Construction Documents Phase of the Tucker Road Ice Rink replacement project has been completed. In February, the design team, Grimm + Parker, conducted a series of meetings with Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) operations and maintenance staf...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #18

TRIR January 25, 2019 Update

The Tucker Road Ice Rink (TRIR) replacement project is in the final stage of design known as the Construction Documents phase, which is anticipated to be completed in the Spring of 2019. During the Construction Documents Phase,...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #17

Join us for a Community Meeting

We will be discussing the rebuilding of a NEW
TUCKER ROAD ICE RINK on Thursday, October 25, 2018, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex on 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington. Come out a...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #16

TRIR September 20, 2018 Web Update

Work during the Design Development Phase of the Tucker Road Ice Rink (TRIR) replacement project continues and remains a priority. In August, the design team, Grimm + Parker, conducted a series of internal technical meetin...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #15

The Site Stormwater Concept Design for the Tucker Road Ice Rink has been approved by the Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement. Work during the Design Development Phase continues. In July, staff worked with the desig...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #14

The project is proceeding with the Design Development Phase of the Tucker Road Ice Rink. Recentactivities have concentrated on obtaining sufficient funding to avoid value engineering of the currentschematic design. In June, the Prince George’s County Coun...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Entry Updates #13

Project Status:  

This update provides information on a number of positive developments as the Department of Parks and Recreation continues the progress of constructing a new Tucker Road Ice Rink. The most recent community meeting was held on Marc...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Entry Updates #11

Join us for a Community Meeting for the rebuilding of a new Tucker Road Ice Rink and to review status of project.

March 15, 2018, 6:30-8 pmSouthern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #9

Join us for a Community Meeting regarding the rebuilding of a NEW Tucker Road Ice Rink! Topics covered will include:

    •    Update on Project Funding

    •    Capita...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #8

Thank you to those of you who joined us at our last TRIR update meeting!

As promised, we have posted an online survey to gather your feedback. Please click http://www.pgparks.com/Open_Town_Hall to access the survey.

In addition to this information page, and...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #7

Congratulations to the Ducks for their exciting 1st place win at the 2017 York Ice Arena Rec/In-house Tournament, March 10-12, in York, PA.  We are extremely proud of the Ducks and our coaches! Go Ducks!

Please join us for a community meeting re...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #6

The Tucker Road Ice Rink staff and M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation representatives met with various Ice Rink consultants to discuss temporary and long-term solutions. Preliminary recommendations will be forthcoming, with our goal of providing ...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #5

We want to thank the Tucker Road Ice Rink community for coming out to the Community Meeting last night at Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex. The meeting was informative and gave us an opportunity to hear your concerns. 

As we mentioned ...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #4

Just a reminder that we will be holding a community meeting where M-NCPPC staff will share the extent of the damage and detail our next steps as we move forward. All who are interested are invited.

The meeting will be held Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 6:3...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #3

On February 9 at 6:30 pm, we will be holding a Tucker Road Ice Rink Community Meeting at Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex.  The facility is located at 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744.  

At that time, we will h...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #1

The Tucker Road Ice Rink, an indoor rink in Ft. Washington owned and operated by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Department of Parks and Recreation, is closed due to a significant, 2-alarm fire that took place on Wed...

Teens & Jeans: 2019 Denim Collection Drive for the Homeless

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 17, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Teens & Jeans:2019 Denim Collection Drive for the Homeless 

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Welcome to our newly redesigned website

We are happy to unveil our newly redesigned Xtreme Teens website. If you have any comments or concerns regarding our website, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.