Visual Arts Instructor Needed For Creative Expressions Camp

The Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking a Lead Instructor for its Creative Expressions Camp June 18 – August 10, 2018. Camps run 9 am-4:30 pm weekdays in 2-week sessions, ages 6-12, maximum 15 students/camp. The Lead Instructor works with Assista...

Arts On A Roll Seeks Event Coordinator

We're seeking an Event Coordinator for Arts on a Roll, an on-demand, mobile arts service that works with visual and performing artists to provide engaging activities that facilitate artist expression for the young and the young-at-heart.  The Art...

Brentwood Arts Exchange Seeks Teaching Artists, Proposals For New Classes

The Brentwood Arts Exchange is expanding its class offerings with the addition of a computer lab as well as a new event space that can be used for classes. Our goals are to meet community interest in hands-on arts activities, to provide in-depth learning ...

Brentwood Arts Exchange Seeks Artists For Front Window Exhibition

The Brentwood Arts Exchange is actively seeking artists for its Front Window Feature exhibitions. Front Window Features present functional art, ambitious craft, and small sculptures, especially those in media that is also used in craft. Features typically...

Win A Chance To Be On Stage With Your Favorite Performers

If you’ve seen our first combined Arts and Cultural Heritage Division brochure, please send us an email to let us know what you think. You’ll be entered to win a chance to announce a performance of your choice at one of our arts center...

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.

A Monstrous New Exhibit!

The museum just opened its newest exhibit – Gamera: A Monstrous Achievement. Do you have the balance, strength and power to be a helicopter? Find out in this exhibit exploring the evolution of helicopters through the University of Maryland&r...

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...

New Program - Legends by Lantern on October 28!

Find out what happened to Corporal Frank Scott and see the airfield by lamplight while hearing tales of the past. This new program is a spin-off from the museum’s long-standing, Haunted Hangar, which was long overdue for a tune-up! Participants ...

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.

The Board of Trustees Approved a 2.1% Cost-of-Living Adjustment

In accordance with each plan, Section 4.4, of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Employees’ Retirement System, an annual adjustment to benefits, based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index, will be made effective July ...

The Employees’ Retirement System was Awarded

The Employees’ Retirement System was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report...

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 rental rates have increased

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.

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.

New Parks Rules and Regulations

New Parks Rules and Regulations in effect July 1, 2017

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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

&...

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

&...

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-NCPPC,...

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...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Labor Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 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 Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Labor Day

Riverdale,...

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...

Community Outreach Donation Program

During the month of May, we will be accepting donations of new and/or slightly used items that are clean and free of stains.  All donated items will be distributed to local nursing and rehabilitation centers within our community who have expresse...

Discounted Amusement Tickets

Get your discounted amusement park tickets here for Busch Gardens (VA), Diggerland USA (NJ), Dorney Park (PA), Dutch Wonderland (PA), Hershey Park (PA), Kings Dominion (VA), Sahara Sam’s (NJ), Sesame Place (PA), Six Flags America (MD), Six Flags...

Upcoming Cancellations and Closures

Monday, May 28, 2018
Memorial Day (Observed)
9 am- 4 pm (facility hours)

Leisure Pool Slide Closed

The Leisure Pool Slide is closed for maintenance until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and will keep you apprised of the progress.

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...

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.

MPSSAA State Wrestling Tournament Cancelled

MPSSAA 2018 State Wrestling Tournament for March 2, 2018 is cancelled due to severe weather. The Tournament will continue for March 3, 2018 as scheduled.

The tournament will resume on Monday, March 4, 2018 beginning with the Consolation Finals and going th...

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 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 #12

Join us for a Community Meeting to discuss the Rebuilding of a NEW Tucker Road Ice Rink - Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 6:30-8 pm at the Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex at 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington.

Update 4/25: View the present...

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 Entry Updates #10

Join us for a Community Meeting for the rebuilding of a new Tucker Road Ice Rink to receive an update and to review the Preliminary Design.

Thursday, October 5, 2017, 6:30-8 pmSouthern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex7007 Bock Road, Fort Washin...

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...