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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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Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Announces Summer Arts in the Parks

May 29, 2025

Free Outdoor Performances Across Prince George’s County All Summer Long RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince…

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Dive into Summer! The 2025 Summer Pool Season at M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County begins Memorial Day Weekend

May 19, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County outdoor aquatic facilities will officially open for the…

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission selected as a finalist for the National Gold Medal Award in Parks and Recreation Management

May 06, 2025

Agency vies for its seventh Gold Medal Award against three other agencies. RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Events for May

April 29, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – Get out and get active this May with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Marlow Heights Community Center with Ribbon Cutting

April 23, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, along with elected officials and the community, celebrated…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County to host Spring 2025 Job Fair at the Show Place Arena

April 04, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County will…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Events and Festivals for April

March 27, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – Discover something new this spring with the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County! From…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of the Southern Regional Aquatic Wellness Center

March 07, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is pleased to announce the reopening of the…

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Federal Workers Encouraged to Explore Job Opportunities with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County 

March 03, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is actively seeking talented individuals to fill a…

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