M-NCPPC, Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George's County
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission welcomes you to the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation's web site. The Commission is a bi-county agency serving Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in Maryland, located just to the north and east of Washington, DC. The original charge of the Commission was to practice "long-range planning and park acquisition and development". Since it was founded in 1927, the Commission's responsibilities have expanded to include administration of Prince George's County's public recreation program.
A well-respected leader in the field, the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to providing quality recreation programs, facilities, and services for residents and visitors. The Commission owns and maintains more than 26,267 acres of parkland throughout the county, including land developed to provide parks, picnic areas, athletic fields, historic sites, community centers, and recreation facilities. In an effort to maintain the county's natural beauty, a large percentage of the land has been left undeveloped to serve as buffers and to provide natural open spaces.
The Department operates a comprehensive park and recreation system that offers programs and facilities designed to meet the needs and interests of patrons of all ages. Outdoor festivals, live performances, trips, self-improvement classes, teen and senior activities, summer camps, fitness and sports programs, art and nature programs, and more than 40 miles of hiker/biker/equestrian trails are just a few of the recreational amenities offered.
A skilled and qualified workforce-community recreation specialists, park planners, naturalists, park police, maintenance workers, support staff, and many more-help the Department provide quality services to the citizens of Prince George's County.
For more information, please call the Customer Service Help Desk at 301-699-CALL(2255); TTY 301-699-2544. The office is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Or, write to: Public Affairs & Marketing Office, M-NCPPC, Room 100, 6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737.