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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces

Enterprise Golf Course Grand Reopening Event

Riverdale, MD – Enterprise Golf Course is excited to announce its Grand Reopening Celebration after completing an extensive Bermuda grass and tee-leveling renovation. Join us at 9am on Friday, August 12 for great golf, fun and enjoyment. After golf and during lunch, Department leadership will address attendees. All players are invited, no matter the group size. Come out and be part of the first to golf our newly renovated course.

Reopening Schedule

• Continental breakfast
• Shotgun start – $80/$40 per player/member, 100 players max, 18 holes, format: own ball
• On-course contests – closest to the pin, long drive
• After golf lunch – guest speakers
• 08/13/22 – normal daily golf operations resume

To make reservations, Contact Toby Todd, Enterprise Golf Course Facility Manager or Shirley Wilson, Administrative Assistant with your group name, size, phone number, and email. Please register as a single, twosome, threesome, or foursome.

For questions about the renovation, call the golf shop at 301-249-2040 or Maryland Relay 7-1-1 for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability.

About the Department

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, PhotoShelter, and Instagram. The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. 

About Enterprise Golf Course

The Enterprise Golf Course is a premier public golf course in the Mid-Atlantic Region. It opened in 1976 and is built on a historic property that was formerly the old Newton White Dairy Farm. Features of the course include: 18-hole, par 72, championship course open, rolling fairways, natural scenery, and year-round access.

Governor Larry Hogan Declares July 2022 as Parks and Recreation month! Governor Hogan states “Parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country including the State of Maryland…Our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors”

View the Official Proclamation (PDF) Here

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2022 

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Throughout July, “Rise Up for Parks and Recreation” with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County

Riverdale, Md. – This July, join M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County for National Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Prince George’s is stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient because of parks and recreation.

The Department invites the Prince George’s County community to share their experiences, memories, and stories about what parks and recreation means to them. With everything from free outdoor concerts and movies, Senior Line Dance Party, and the Safe Summer program for teens – there are plenty of ways that you can celebrate too.

Events 

Arts on the Waterfront –Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Sundays, 6 pm

July 10: Eclipse International Band/ Reggae

July 17: The Exclusives/ Motown, Dance

July 24: The Gayle Harrod Band/ Blues, Soul

July 31: The Brian Cunningham Project/ Jazz, R&B

Movies in the Park – Watkins Regional Park

Wednesdays, 7 pm

July 6: Ghostbusters Afterlife

July 13: The Boss Baby – Family Business

July 20: Little Giants

Senior Line Dance Party 

July 22, 9 am – 12 pm

Participants must register on pgparksdirect.com

“Parks and recreation is a vital part of our community. We help preserve and protect more than 28,000 acres of parkland, strive to keep our community healthy, and provide quality programs for people of all ages,” said Bill Tyler, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County. “We’re excited to celebrate our impact in Prince George’s County.”

On July 15, Park and Recreation Professionals Day, the Department will celebrate its employees for their hard work and dedication to building stronger and healthier communities. Join us in showing your appreciation.  

National Park and Recreation month is an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). To learn more, visit pgparks.com.

About the Department

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, PhotoShelter, and Instagram. The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.