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February 27, 2026

Planned Maintenance and Temporary Closure of Kirkwood Pedestrian Bridge along the Northwest Branch Trail

RIVERDALE, Md. -- M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, announces planned maintenance work on a Kirkwood Pedestrian…

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March 02, 2026

M-NCPPC Invites Residents to Join FREE 9-Week Park Police Citizens Academy – Starting March 10

Riverdale, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George's County Division, is hosting a FREE, nine-week Park Police Citizens…

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January 28 Closure & Warming Center Update

January 27, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. – As dangerously cold temperatures persist following the ongoing snow emergency, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and will…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Operations and Emergency Warming Centers Updates for January 27  

January 26, 2026

Riverdale, MD — January 26, 2026 — The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to the icy weather conditions. Emergency warming centers will remain open to provide residents with safe,…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation to Operate Emergency Warming Centers on Monday, January 26

January 25, 2026

As dangerously cold temperatures persist following the weekend snow emergency, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County will continue operating emergency warming centers on Monday, January 26, to provide safe,…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation to Open Warming Centers During Snow Emergency

January 25, 2026

Riverdale, MD — January 25, 2026 — In response to the ongoing snow emergency, icy conditions, and dangerously low temperatures, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, will open emergency…

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Inclement Weather Prompts Early Closures Saturday, Full Closures January 25–26

January 24, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2026   Media Contact: public.relations@pgparks.com,  M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces January 24 Early Closures and January 25 Facility Closures Due to Inclement Weather RIVERDALE, Md. – Due to inclement weather conditions affecting the…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces January 24 Early Closures and January 25 Facility Closures Due to Inclement Weather

January 23, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. – Due to inclement weather conditions affecting the region, The Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, announces Department offices and facilities will close early on Saturday, January 24,…

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New Year, New You! M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation announces New Year Health and Wellness Programs

December 23, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – Start the New Year strong with free fitness classes, interactive cooking workshops, and live cooking demonstrations from…

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Major Aquatic Capital Improvement Project and Renovation at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Scheduled to Begin Wednesday, December 10, 2025  

December 05, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, will be conducting a major aquatic capital improvement project and renovation at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. During this first phase,…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Cancellations of Aftercare Programs Due to Inclement Weather 

December 05, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – Due to inclement weather conditions affecting the region, The Maryland – National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC, Department of…

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