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Dark blue and green logo for M-NCPPC Parks & Recreation, with the green words live more, play more and the URL pgparks.com.
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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Dark blue and green logo for M-NCPPC Parks & Recreation, with the green words live more, play more and the URL pgparks.com.
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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In a sunny, outdoor pool, six kids play in and around an alligator-shaped feature installed in the pool. Behind them is the bottom of a green waterslide. Behind this area, a sign on the deck near another section of the splash park reads Lap Swim Only.

Enjoy Summer Fun at M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Aquatic Facilities

June 18, 2024

RIVERDALE, Md. – Get ready to dive into summer with Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of…

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Headshot of a smiling bald man with a beard, wearing a dark brown uniform with gold stars on the epaulets, jacket lapels, and shirt collar. Behind him are an American flag and the Maryland flag.

New Chief of Park Police Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

May 28, 2024

Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is pleased to announce the confirmation…

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Seven men and women in business attire pose in a room with a historic-looking wood floor, in front of an exhibit titled Enlightenment v. Enslavement. The man in the middle holds a framed certificate decorated with a gold seal and the Maryland flag.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Honored with Historic Preservation Award

May 14, 2024

A significant moment for the Department’s Historic Preservation Unit Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Riverdale, MD – Today, the Department of Parks…

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Oakcrest Community Center Playground Ribbon Cutting

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Joins KABOOM! in National Initiative to End Playspace Inequity

May 07, 2024

25 in 5 Initiative Aims to Ensure Every Child Has an Amazing Place to Play MEDIA CONTACT: Angel Waldron |…

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Three small kids stand in a pool at the edge, peering up. On the deck near the edge are five blue foam dumbbells. Behind the kids, other adults and kids are using the pool.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County announces revamped swim lesson program for Summer 2024

May 01, 2024

Dive in! Now offering more classes, more opportunities! RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County,…

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A mannequin dressed in historical pilot gear, including goggles, a brown leather cap, a brown leather jacket, and a white silk scarf, posed in front of a dark green, two-man propeller plane in a large museum gallery. Three more historical aircraft are displayed in the gallery, some suspended from the ceiling.

Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County’s College Park Aviation Museum Wins Grant from Maryland Center for History and Culture

March 15, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2024 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Program Contact: Samantha Ferris, 301-864-5315 Riverdale, MD – The…

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Pink graphic featuring the words NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH above the Parks and Recreation logo. At the bottom are overlapping silhouettes of women in blue, brown, and pink shades.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 01, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2024 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Riverdale, MD – The Department of Parks and Recreation…

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View from the rafters looking down into a large sports arena that is still under construction. A blue running track is partially completed, and stacks of flooring and building materials are all over.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Opening of New Indoor Track at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex

February 20, 2024

Riverdale, Md. – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of the M-NCPPC, announces the completion of…

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Bird's-eye view of a large indoor pool where about 20 people take part in a water aerobics class.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Reopens Prince George's Sports and Learning Competition Pool

February 08, 2024

The Competition Pool at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex will reopen on Wednesday, February 14, at 6 am. M-NCPPC,…

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