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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 6 Snow Closures

January 05, 2025

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Closure of All Facilities and Cancellation of All Programs Due to Snow Riverdale, Md – Due to the significant snowstorm forecasted to affect the…

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UPDATED Warming Centers

January 04, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2025 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 UPDATED: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Availability of Warming Centers During Frigid Weather Riverdale, MD – The Department of Parks and Recreation in…

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Warming Centers

January 03, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2025 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Availability of Warming Centers During Frigid Weather Riverdale, MD – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Welcomes Patrons to the Newly Renamed Lakeland College Park Community Center!

December 16, 2024

Riverdale, MD -- We are thrilled to announce that the College Park Community Center has officially been renamed the Lakeland College Park Community Center! This name change is part of a restorative justice effort by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Hispanic Festival Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

September 12, 2024

RIVERDALE, Md. – Thousands of people gather at Lane Manor Park in Adelphi every year to kick off the official…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County celebrates Latina pioneers in aviation in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

September 09, 2024

RIVERDALE, Md. – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County presents Latinas…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces official programming for Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

September 04, 2024

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

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Cancels Outdoor Programs for August 9 Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions

August 09, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 9, 2024 Media Contact: Jennifer Munoz, 301-580-8831 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County…

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Extreme Heat Alters M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Outdoor Programs for August 2 Due to Extreme Heat; Cooling Centers and Pools Remain Open

August 02, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2024 Riverdale, MD - The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of…

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