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March 16, 2026

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Early Closures Due to Tornado Warning and Severe Weather Threat

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, announces…

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March 23, 2026

Tee Time to Tree Time: A Lake Arbor Golf Course Transformation

10,000+ Trees to Rewild Former Fairways into a Thriving Park Riverdale, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission…

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April 29, 2026

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

FREE and low-cost events for the entire family!   RIVERDALE, Md. – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince…

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Two adults in fitness clothing walk along a wide, shady, paved path in a wooded area. Tall trees surround the path on both sides.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Wins $18.5 Million Federal Grant to Improve Trail Networks

June 29, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2023 Media Contacts: Melissa.Chotiner@MontgomeryParks.org and Angel.Waldron@pgparks.com Money from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and…

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Celebrations for New Dog Park and Community-Designed Park Upgrades Announced

June 29, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Riverdale,…

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A bench sits under a tree on a grass lawn overlooking a large body of water. A brick path leads to a covered seating area with views over the water.

Despite July 1 Marijuana Legalization, Outdoor Parks in Prince George’s County Remain Smoke-Free

June 27, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Riverdale, MD – Today The Department of Parks and…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces the cancelation of all outdoor programming for June 8 - 9

June 08, 2023

**ALERT** M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Cancels All Outdoor Programs Riverdale, MD - M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces the cancelation of all outdoor programming for June 8 - 9…

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All About the NEW Pgparks.com Web Experience

June 08, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County…

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Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest Summer 2023 Tour

June 08, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 7, 2023 Program Contact: Megan Merchant, 301-446-3228 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks…

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2023 Fairwood Community Park Performance Series

June 08, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Program Contact: Sarah Byrne, 301-446-3241 Department of Parks and…

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2023 Juneteenth Festival

June 08, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2023 Program Contact: Dr. Dennis Doster, 240-264-3415 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Juneteenth Festival Announced…

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FREE Weekend Tutoring Offered by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

February 16, 2023

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Launches  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Saturday…

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