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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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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Alters Outdoor Programming for August 1 Due to Extreme Heat; Cooling Centers and Pools Remain Open

August 01, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2024 Riverdale, MD - M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, announces…

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Channel Your Inner Champion with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County!

July 31, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2024 Celebrate the Olympic Spirit with M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation Riverdale, MD - As the world comes together to celebrate the Olympic Games, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County invites…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Provides Update on the Southern Regional Aquatic Wellness Center

July 16, 2024

RIVERDALE, Md. – The Southern Regional Aquatic Wellness Center will remain closed until further notice. M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and…

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All Outdoor Programs Cancelled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County

July 16, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2024 All Outdoor Programs Canceled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s…

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All Outdoor Programs Cancelled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County

July 15, 2024

Monday, July 15 Riverdale, MD - M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces the cancellation of…

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All Outdoor Programs Cancelled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County

July 10, 2024

Wednesday, July 10 Riverdale, MD - The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince…

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All Outdoor Programs Cancelled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County

July 09, 2024

Riverdale, MD - M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces the cancellation of all outdoor programming for July 9 -including Shakespeare in the Parks, Come Out & Play, and Baseball Skills Clinic- due to extreme heat…

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Safe Summer Youth Campaign Launched by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

June 27, 2024

Riverdale, MD – Today the Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of M-NCPPC, proudly announced its…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Cancels Sunday Afternoon Outdoor Events Due to Extreme Heat

June 22, 2024

RIVERDALE, Md. – Due to the forecast of extreme heat, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County afternoon…

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