New Exhibits Opening at Montpelier Arts Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2021

Media contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program Contact: Sara Morgan, 301-377-7807

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

New Exhibitions at Montpelier Arts Center

Riv...

Brentwood Arts Exchange and Montpelier Arts Center are reopening to the public

The Brentwood Arts Exchange and Montpelier Arts Center are reopening to the public on Monday, March 29. A reservation is required to visit the center. Schedule your visit.

For a complete list of facilities reopening, read our news release here. For more in...

2021 Kid’s Care Registration & COVID Regulations

We are excited to bring our Kid’s Care program back for the 2021-2022 school year, but due to the ongoing pandemic, we have some changes to how the program will operate. Please review everything below and if you have any further questions, please reach ou...

2021-2022 Childcare Transportation Message

Attention patrons - At this time Prince George's Parks Pre-School, Kids' Care, & Therapeutic Rec programs are UNABLE to provide transportation to or from childcare facilities. Please reach out to the PGCPS through their transportation webpage to view ...

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2022

Media Contact: Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities 

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Par...

Watch Jessica Cox's landing and interview at the College Park Airport

To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Jessica Cox visited the College Park Airport. Jessica is best known for becoming the first armless pilot in aviation history. Her arrival coincided with the ADA’s ...

College Park Aviation Museum with STEAM

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If you have any comments or concerns regarding our website, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.

Our Catering Policy has changed

Beginning September 1, 2017, the historic rental properties will offer an exclusive listing of full-service caterers for your convenience. 

Interested caterers are welcome to apply to be included on this listing through the M-NCPPC bidding process...

Welcome to our newly redesigned website

We are happy to unveil our newly redesigned website. If you have any comments or concerns regarding our website, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.

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May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

In support of the mission of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, join the Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County in celebrating National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! The Department is...

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2022

Media Contact: Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities 

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Par...

Seeking Fitness in the Park Instructor

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking individuals with prior fitness experience to instruct Fitness in the Parks sessions. Fitness in the Parks is a free exercise program that provides a variety of fitness opportunities within our parks and na...

Seeking Walk with Ease Instructor

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking individuals to become Walk With Ease certified to instruct during our upcoming sessions. Walk With Ease is a free, evidence-based exercise program developed by the Arthritis Foundation aiming to reduce the...

View the Health & Wellness Action Plan

We are delighted to showcase the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Health & Wellness Action Plan. The Plan implements the health and wellness objectives of the Formula 2040: Functional Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space and demonstrat...

The Historic Venues of Prince George’s are back to 100% capacity and booking into 2023.

The Historic Venues of Prince George’s are back to 100% capacity and booking into 2023. Call or click today to reserve your date before its gone!

Continuous Improvements

Our sites have undergone a massive multi-million dollar renovation period during the COVID-19 closure and are offering an even better experience to our clients.

Small Groups Welcome

Now accepting small group bookings at all our sites for bridal showers, baby, showers, photo shoots and more.

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2022

Media Contact: Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities 

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Par...

Check out Pictures from the American Indian Festival

View Photos from the Event

MARIETTA HOUSE MUSEUM TO UNVEIL NEW COMMEMORATIVE “INDIGENOUS PEOPLES GARDEN”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program Contact: Stacy Hawkins, 301-464-5291

MARIETTA HOUSE MUSEUM TO UNVEIL NEW COMMEMORATIVE “INDIGENOUS PEOPLES GARDEN” ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

Riverdale, MD -...

Dino-Sized Ambitions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Dino-Sized Ambitions:

2018 Doodle 4 Google Winner Inspir...

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2022

Media Contact: Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities 

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Par...

Department of Parks and Recreation to Begin E-Bike and E-Scooter Pilot Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 1, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       &...

Dino-Sized Ambitions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Dino-Sized Ambitions:

2018 Doodle 4 Google Winner Inspir...

Historical Film Drama "The Bell Affair" Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program contact: Megan Merchant, 301-277-0015

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Announces Historical Film Drama

“The Bell Af...

Enterprise Golf Course Renovation Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces

Bermuda Grass Upgrade to Enterprise Golf Course

Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Depa...

Pesticide-Free Parks Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Pesticide-Free Parks

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Par...

MD Historical Trust's Preservation Award Received by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Receives

Maryland Historical Trust Award for M-NCPPC Black History Program

Riverdale, MD – T...

'Hoops up, Crime down' Basketball Tournament Coming to Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County to Host 

Community Engagement Basketball Tournament

‘Hoops Up, Crime Down&rsquo...

Water Safety Month Plans Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Plans for 

Water Safety Month

Riverdale, Md. – The Department of...

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Activities Announced by Dept of Parks & Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Announces Events for

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Riverdale, MD – In c...

Return of Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2022

Media contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program Contact: Megan Merchant, 301-277-0015

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Return of

Dallas Black Dance Theatre to Pub...

5k Glow Walk/Run for Autism Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 7, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program Contact: Kathryn Zarate, 301-249-7200

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces 5k Walk/Run for Autism

Riverdale, MD – The Department ...

April Events at Montpelier Arts Center Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2022

Media contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program Contact: Marcus Seisay, 301-377-7807

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

April Events at Montpelier ...

Sculpture Garden Tours Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program Contact: Stuart Diekmeyer, 301-446-3251

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

Sculpture Garden tours at Oxon H...

Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County Gymnast Wins Gold in Germany

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Gymnast Secures

Gold Medals in Germany

Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks a...

Black Art Showcase Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program Contact: Tristan Colding, 301-864-1611

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

Local Artists at Black ...

Early Opening of Baseball Fields Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Early Opening of Baseball/Softball Fields

Riverdale, MD – To...

Updated Requirements on Use of Face Masks Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Updated Requirements on Use of Face Masks/Coverings

Riverdale, MD – The...

Electric Vehicle Charging Options Expanded by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

For immediate release:? 

February 24, 2022

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Media Contacts:

Melissa Chotiner

Media Relations and Community Engagement Manager, Montgomery Parks

Melissa.Chotiner@MontgomeryParks.org

(O) 301.650.2866 (C) 202.351.9063

Sean Matthews

Senior...

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2022

Media Contact: Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities 

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-...

Anuncia La Reapertura de las Instalaciones

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 28 de enero, 2022

Contacto con los Medios: Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Departamento de Parques y Recreación, Condado de Prince George's Anuncia La Reapertura de...

Department of Parks and Recreation Announces 2022 Black History Month Programming

For Immediate Release:January 20, 2022

Media Contact:Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, in Prince George’s County Announces 2022 Black History Month Programming

Riverdale, MD – The...

La Reapertura Limitada de las Instalaciones

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 13 de enero, 2022Contacto con los Medios: Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Departamento de Parques y Recreación, Condado de Prince George's Anuncia La Reapertura Limitada de...

Limited Reopening of Facilities Announced by M-NCPPC, Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Limited Reopening of Facilities 

Riverdale, MD – ...

Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County Closes Most Facilities and Cancels Public Programs and Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 28, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

In the Interest of Public Health and Safety, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Closes Most Facilities and Canc...

Holiday Schedule Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 22, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Holiday Schedule

Riverdale, MD –?The Department of Parks and Recreati...

Inaugural 'In the Water Basketball Battle' Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 1, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

In the Water Basketball Bat...

2021 Winter Festival of Lights Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 18, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

The 35^th Annual Winter Festival of Lights

Riverdale, MD &ndash...

The M-NCPPC FAST-TRACKS MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES TO $15 PER HOUR

For Immediate Release

October 28, 2021

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION FAST-TRACKS MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES TO $15 PER HOUR

Pay increases start January 1, 2022, and impact 3,128 employees.

RIVERDALE, Md. ...

Help M-NCPPC Shatter the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

                            &...

Volunteers Build Kid-designed Playground at Suitland Community Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

M-NCPPC Contact: Angel Waldron | 301-446-3311 | angel.waldron@pgparks.com

BGE Contact: Richard Yost | 410-470-7433| richard.yost@bge.com

Pepco Contact: Sean Matthews | 202-872-2680 | sean.mat...

MARIETTA HOUSE MUSEUM TO UNVEIL NEW COMMEMORATIVE “INDIGENOUS PEOPLES GARDEN”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program Contact: Stacy Hawkins, 301-464-5291

MARIETTA HOUSE MUSEUM TO UNVEIL NEW COMMEMORATIVE “INDIGENOUS PEOPLES GARDEN” ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE...

Publick Playhouse Fall Programming Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Fall Programming at Publick Playhouse

Riverdale, MD – The Departme...

Volunteers Build New Kid-Designed Playground at Bladensburg Community Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

M-NCPPC Contact: Angel Waldron | 301-446-3311 | angel.waldron@pgparks.com   

MSE Foundation Contact: Anu Rangappa | 202-276-9345 | arangappa@monumentalsports.com 

 ...

Hispanic Heritage Month Events Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Hispanic Heritage Month Events

Riverdale, MD - September 15 marks the beginning of His...

African Historical and Cultural Events Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 8, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

African Historical and Cultural Events

Riverdale, MD – The Departme...

New Exhibits Opening at Montpelier Arts Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2021

Media contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program Contact: Sara Morgan, 301-377-7807

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

New Exhibitions at Montpelier Arts...

Reopening of Tucker Road Ice Rink

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 30, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Reopening of Tucker Road Ice Rink

Riverdale, MD – The Department of P...

Dept of Parks & Rec, Pr. Geo. County Partners with Amerigroup to Offer First Responders Movie Night

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 9, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Partners with Amerigroup to Offer First Responders Movie Night

Riverdale, MD – ...

Pr. Geo. County Planning Board Mandates Vaccination & Testing Protocols

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Calista Black, M-NCPPC, 301-952-3038

THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD TO MANDATE VACCINATION AND TESTING PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT WORKERS AND PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY RESIDE...

LEED Green Building Certification Awarded to Southern Area Aquatic and Recreation Complex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Awarded Prestigious

LEED Green Building Certification at Southern Area Aquatic and Recreat...

Reopening of Venue Rentals Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Reopening of Venue Rentals

Riverdale, MD – The Department of ...

Negro League Legends Game Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Negro League Legends Hall of Fame Baseball Game and Auto Show

Riverdale, MD &...

Garnet Hathaway to Participate in Playground Design at Bladensburg Comm Ctr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2021

Program Contact: Claire Worshtil, 301-699-2536

Garnet Hathaway to Participate in KABOOM! Playground Design Day at Bladensburg Community Center on July 21

Bladensburg, MD – Washington Capitals player Garnet Hatha...

Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County Opens New Park in Capitol Heights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Opens

New Park in Capitol Heights 

Riverdale, MD – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George&...

Dept of Parks and Rec, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of Senior Activity Centers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces 

Reopening of Senior Activity Centers

Riverdale, MD – The Department of ...

Local Pastor's Life Saved by Dept of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Aquatics Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Aquatics Staff Save Local Pastor’s Life

Aggressive Recruitment for Additional Lif...

Amerigroup Partners with Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County to Offer Summer Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 28, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Amerigroup Partners with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County to Grant Summer Scholarships to Local Families

Riverdale, MD &...

In honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day, Dept of Parks and Rec Offices Closed June 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

In honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices Closed Friday, June 18

Community Centers, Sports Fa...

Public Comment Invitation from M-NCPPC, Park Police, Prince George's County Division

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2021

Program Contact: Lt. Lakeisha Robinson, 301-429-3827

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division Invites

Public Comment in Accredita...

Departamento de Parques y Recreación anuncia la Reapertura de instalaciones adicionales

PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA, lunes, 14 de junio de 2021

Contacto con los Medios:  Nydia Ocasio, 301-325-3562

M-NCPPC, Departamento de Parques y Recreación, Condado de Prince George’s anuncia la

Reapertura de instalacion...

LGBTQ+ Pride Event Announced by M-NCPPC, Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2021

Program Contact: Tristan Colding, 301-864-1611

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Pride Month Event In the...

Reopening of Additional Facilities Announced by M-NCPPC, Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Reopening of?Additional Facilities

RIVERDALE, MD?–?The Dep...

Juneteenth Hybrid Festival Announced by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2021

Program Contact: Dr. Dennis Doster, 240-264-3415

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Juneteenth Hybrid Festival Announced by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, 

Prince George’s ...

Memorial Weekend Openings Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Open Amenities for Memorial Day Weekend 2021

Riverdale, MD – The Department of Park...

La Reapertura de Instalaciones Adicionales

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA, martes, 19 de mayo de 2021

Contacto con los Medios: Nydia Ocasio, 301-325-3562

M-NCPPC, Departamento de Parques y Recreación, Condado de Prince George’s Anuncia??

La Reapertura de Instalaciones Adicionales

RIVERDALE, MD -...

Reopening of Additional Facilities Announced by M-NCPPC, Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May 19, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Reopening of?Additional Facilities

RIVERDALE, MD?–?The Depa...

2021 Summer Programs Announced by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

2021 Summer Programs

Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, D...

Dept of Parks and Rec, Pr. Geo. County & Pepco Partner to Help Residents Reduce Carbon Footprint

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2021

Media contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

In Celebration of Earth Day, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County and Pepco Partner to Help Residents Reduce Their Carbon Foo...

Earth Day Programming Announced by Dept of Parks & Rec, Prince George's County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Earth Day Programming Announced by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in 

Prince George’s County

Riverdale, MD – Earth Day 2021 is Thursday, April 22....

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Activities Announced by Dept of Parks & Rec, Pr. Geo. County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 14, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Riverdale, MD – In celebrat...

La reapertura de algunas instalaciones

PARA DIVULGACIÓN INMEDIATA, 24 de marzo de 2021

Contacto con los medios: Nydia Ocasio, 301-446-3427

 M-NCPPC, Departamento de Parques y Recreación,  Condado de Prince George’s anuncia??

La reapertura de algunas instalacio...

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of Selected Faci.....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, March 24, 2021Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation,?Prince George’s County?Announces??Reopening of?Select Facilities?

RIVERDALE, MD?–?The Department of Parks and Recreation, ...

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Update on Playground Lead Testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 8, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT: ANGEL WALDRON, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Provides Update on Playground Lead Testing 

&nb...

Virtual Teen Art Summit Announced by Dept of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb 22, 2021

Program Contact: Elizabeth Malone, 301-446-3259

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Virtual Teen Art Summit

 ...

Dept of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces President’s Day Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces President’s Day Schedule

Riverdale, MD...

Celebrate Black History Month 2021 with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation

For Immediate Release:January 26, 2021

Media Contacts:Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Celebrate Black History Month 2021 with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County

Riverdale, MD – The Department of Parks and Recr...

2021 Deer Population Management Operations Announced by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation

For Immediate Release:January 28, 2021

Media Contacts:Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

2021 Deer Population Management Operations Announced by 

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

Riverdale, MD - The Department of...

M-NCPPC Earns National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation

For Immediate Release:January 14, 2021

Media Contacts:Chanda Washington, Division ChiefPublic Affairs and Marketing DivisionM-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s CountyMobile: 240-565-2584 Direct: 301-446-3305Chanda.Washing...

M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Announces Holiday Schedule

Riverdale, MD –?The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, announces programming for the Christmas and New Year holidays.  The administra...

Parks and Recreation Aquatics Recognized in 2020 Best of the Best for COVID-19 Response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2020

Media Contact: Angel.Waldron@pgparks.com, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Aquatics Recognized in 2020 Best of the Best for COVID-19 Response and Reopening Plan

Rive...

Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Thanksgiving Community Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 9, 2020

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Riverdal...

Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County Announce The 2020 Winter Festival of Lights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 13, 2020

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

The 2020 Winter Festival of Lights

Riverdale, MD –&nb...

Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Giving Tuesday Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 24, 2020

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

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

Giving Tuesday Campaign to Benefit Peace Cross Restoration

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Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Friday, November 6, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: ANGEL WALDRON, 301-446-3311 - angel.waldron@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Holiday Schedule for Veterans ...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Cancellation of Rentals for Venues, Park Bu...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Friday, October 23, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: ANGEL WALDRON, 301-446-3311 - angel.waldron@pgparks.com - OR - CHANDA WASHINGTON, 240-565-2584 - chanda.washington@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Ca...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Confirms Safe Lead Levels

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, October 21, 2020

MEDIA CONTACT: ANGEL WALDRON, 301-446-3311 - Angel.Waldron@pgparks.com; or

CHANDA WASHINGTON, 240-565-2584 – Chanda.Washington@pgparks.com

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Openings of Wells Ice Rink and Several Indoor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Thursday, September 24, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS, 301-446-3327 - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Openings of Wells Ice Rink an...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Issues Post Flooding Closures and Precautions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Friday, September 11, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS, 301-446-3327 - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and RecreationIssues Post Flooding Closures and Precautions 

RIVER...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Labor Day 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday, August 31, 2020                                    ...

M-NCPPC, Dept. of Parks & Recreation Announcing Extending Summer Swimming & Expanding Fall Fun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 28, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS, 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announcing Extending Summer Swimming and Expanding Fall Fun&n...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Presents Shakespeare in the Parks 2020 Macbeth: Radio Dr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 13, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS, 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com PROGRAM CONTACT: CHRISTEL STEVENS at Christel.Stevens@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation PresentsS...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Cancellation of Rentals for Park Buildings...

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 20, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS, 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Cancellation of Rentals for Park Buildings, Picnic Shelte...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Updates on Programs & Activities for July & August 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 9, 2020

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Updates onPrograms and Activities for July and August 2020

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), De...

M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Announces Additional Amenities Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 29, 2020 

M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Announces Additional Amenities Available for Prince George’s County Residents, Visitors

RIVERDALE, MD – The Maryland-...

M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Announces Summer Fun for Prince George’s County Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 11, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS, 301-446-3327 - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

 M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Announces Summer Fun for Prince George’s County Youth

RIVERDALE...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Independence Day 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday, June 29, 2020

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and RecreationHoliday Schedule for Independence Day 2020

M-NCPPC and Bowie State University Create Play More TV

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 18, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS, 301-446-3327 - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

 M-NCPPC and Bowie State University Create Play More TV  Partnership Features a Fun and Informative Family Show for Pr...

M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Announces Registration for Virtual Summer Clubhouses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 10, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS, 301-446-3327 - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

 M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Announces Registration for Virtual Summer Clubhouses

RIVERDALE, MD &n...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Welcome Back to Golf in Prince George's County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 22, 2020?MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS, 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

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M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WELCOME BACK TO GOLF IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Plans for Summer Cancellations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 8, 2020?MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS, 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com ?CHANDA WASHINGTON, 240-565-2584 – or - Chanda.Washington@pgparks.com 

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks ...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks & Recreation in Prince George’s County Launches Online Resource Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 15, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: CHANDA WASHINGTON 240-565-2584 – or chanda.washington@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks & Recreation in Prince George’s County Launches Online Resource ...

Spanish - M-NCPPC, El Departamento de Parques y Recreación cierra proactivamente las instalaciones

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA - 13 de marzo de 2020CONTACTO CON LOS MEDIOS: CHANDA WASHINGTON240-565-2584 - o chanda.washington@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Departamento de Parques y Recreación cierra proactivamente las instalaciones y cancela p...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks & Recreation Closes Facilities and Cancels Programs and Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 13, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: CHANDA WASHINGTON 240-565-2584 – or chanda.washington@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Proactively Closes Facilities and Cancels Programs and...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Opens First Multi-Generational Facility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 27, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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 PHOTO OP: A full schedule of events, tours, and demos, including the ribbon-c...

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Names Bill Tyler as New Director

STATEMENTMEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Names Bill Tyler as New Director to the Department of Parks and Recreation ...

Department of Parks and Recreation Presidents’ Day Holiday Schedule Facilities Open with Few Except

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 7, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

Department of Parks and Recreation Presidents’ Day Holiday Schedule Facilities Open with Few Exceptions 

River...

2020 Teen Dating Violence Summit: No Excuse For Dating Abuse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 6, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                    ...

Annual Black History Month Opening Reception/Exhibition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 13, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com EXHIBIT CONTACT: CAROLEE SMITH 301-203-6070 - or – Carolee.Smith@pgparks.com 

Annu...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 9, 2020MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Maryland-National Capital Park Police Surprise Local Family with Annual Secret Santa Giveaway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 18, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS at 301-446-332, Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com  - or –IYANA MOORE at 301-446-3313, Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Photo Op: Maryland- National Capi...

Spanish - M-NCPPC, Dept. of Parks & Recreation Receives the Three Kings at Kentland Comm. Ctr.

PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA - 19 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2019CONTACTO CON LOS MEDIOS: NYDIA OCASIO 301-446-3427 Nydia.Ocasio@pgparks.com –o- KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Receives the Three Kings at Kentland Community Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 19, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: NYDIA OCASIO at 301-446-3427, Nydia.Ocasio@pgparks.com - or – KIRA CALM LEWIS at 301-446-3327, Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

Photo Op: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation cele...

STATEMENT FROM THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK POLICE, PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY DIVISION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 7, 2019Contact: Kira Calm Lewis at 301-446-3327Public Affairs/SpokespersonM-NCPPC, Dept. of Parks and Recreation,Prince George’s County -   or – Stanley R. Johnson at 301-459-8333Park...

Department of Parks and Recreation to Begin E-Bike and E-Scooter Pilot Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 1, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                     &...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Operating Schedule for Veterans Day 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 30, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Operating Schedulefo...

Run for Wildlife: Annual Fun Run-Walk at Jug Bay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 21, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Run for Wildlife:Annual Fun Run-Walk at Jug Bay

Riverdale, MD - T...

Teens & Jeans: 2019 Denim Collection Drive for the Homeless

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 17, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Teens & Jeans:2019 Denim Collection Drive for the Homeless&a...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Presents Annual American Indian Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 10, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Presents A...

Belgian Fall Fest: Celebrate Fall the Belgian way!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 1, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: RIVERSDALE HOUSE MUSEUM – 301-864-0420 // TTY 301699-2544 –or - riversdale@pgparks.com 

Belgian Fall Fest:Celebrate Fall the Belgian way!&nb...

Help M-NCPPC Shatter the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 23, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Lakeisha Robinson 301-459-9088 - or – Lakeisha.Robinson@pgparks.com 

Help M-NCPPC Shatter the Silence:Domestic Violence Awareness Month&nb...

Experience Montpelier: Cultural Arts Programming by the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 16, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301- 446- 3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -                    &...

The Publick Playhouse 2019-2020 Season Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 29, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Merchant 301-277-0015; Megan.Merchant@pgparks.com – or –Omrao Brown 301-277-0005; Omrao.Brown@pgparks.com 

The Publick Playhouse 2019-2020...

“Redefining Active” with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Celebrating Active Aging Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 28, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                     ...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Labor Day 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 19, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Gymnast Wins Gold Medal in Women’s Individual Trampoline

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 11, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Gymnast Wins Gold Medal...

Aviation Museum Teams Up with Smithsonian Channel and Blue Star Families to Celebrate 50th Anniversa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 25, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Chelsea Dorman/Andrea Cochrane Tracey, College Park Aviation Museum(301) 864-6029 or Chelsea.Dorman@pgparks.com /Andrea.Tracey@pgparks.com

Aviation Museum Teams Up with Smiths...

M-NCPPC RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT DECISION ON THE PEACE CROSS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 20, 2019

Contact: Anika B. Jackson, Acting Public Affairs Officer, 301-952-4584

M-NCPPC RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT DECISION ON THE PEACE CROSS

Riverdale, MD - Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled the Bladensbu...

Kicking-Off A ‘Safe Summer’ with Xtreme Teens Annual TeenFest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       ...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Presents Summer Concert Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       ...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Independence Day 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 17, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                     &a...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Honored at the MAEOE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 6, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                        ...

June Reception at the Montpelier Arts Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 13, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       &...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 14, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       &...

Connect, Create, Contribute: M-NCPPC, Dept. of Parks and Recreation Celebrates Older Americans Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       &a...

Namaste: Yoga with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 1, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301- 446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Namaste: Yoga with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks a...

GEICO Foundation Supports Publick Playhouse Free Matinees for Prince George’s County Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 25, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                      ...

Ceremony for the Reopening of Selby’s Landing Boat Ramp and Dock at Patuxent River Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 22, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -                   &nbs...

Maryland-National Capital Park Police Host 3rd Annual Regional Law Enforcement Career Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 11, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                         &am...

Wellness in the Woods: A Family Zen Festival Celebrate National Park Rx Day with M-NCPPC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 8, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Wellness in the Woods: A Family Zen FestivalCelebrate National Park...

Train Like a Champion With Two-Time Olympic Medalist Lia Neal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       ...

Flocking For Autism: Light It Up Blue Zumbathon with the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 26, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

 Flocking For Autism:Light It Up Blu...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Makes Repairs at College Park Airport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 21, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       ...

Springtime at Montpelier Arts Center: Cultural Arts Programming by the M-NCPPC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 19, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com                       ...

Dine ‘N’ Learn: Celebrate National Nutrition Month with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 25, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Dine ‘N’ Learn:Celebrate National Nutrition...

Women in Music: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation’s Spring 2019 Lecture Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 22, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Women in Music:M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation&...

March Madness: Upcoming M-NCPPC, Arts and History Events in Prince George’s County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 22, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

March Madness:Upcoming M-NCPPC, Arts and History Events in Prince George&...

2019 Teen Dating Violence Summit: No Excuse For Dating Abuse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 7, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation present...

Department of Parks and Recreation President’s Day Holiday Schedule Facilities Open

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 6, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com - or -IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation President’s Day Hol...

2019 Teen Dating Violence Summit: No Excuse For Dating Abuse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 5, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Moving Out, Moving In, Moving Up:The Department of Parks & Recreation Celebrates Black History Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 24, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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A Slice of History: Sweet Stories from the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 23, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission to Waive Fees for Furloughed Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 10, 2019MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

Maryland-National Capital Parks an...

Perdonará el pago de tarifas para cuidado de niños para empleados federales

Comunicado de Prensa

Para difusión inmediata - 11 de enero de 2019

Para más información, comunicarse con:

KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - o - Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

La Comisi...

Dino-Sized Ambitions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT:KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Dino-Sized Ambitions:2018 Doodle 4 G...

21st Annual Teen Cotillion: 2019 Recruitment Application Process Begins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 15, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

21^st Annual Teen Cotillion:

2019 Recruitmen...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 10, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and ...

Maryland-National Capital Park Police Surprise Local Family with Annual Secret Santa Giveaway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 17, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com IYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Photo Op: Maryland- National C...

Holiday Happenings: Celebrate the Best of the Season with Fun for All Ages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 3, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.comIYANA MOORE 301-446-3313 - or – Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com 

Holiday Happenings: Celebrate the Best of the Season with Fun fo...

Santa Flies into Historic Airport and Greets Public at College Park Aviation Museum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/19/18 

Chelsea Dorman/Andrea Cochrane Tracey               

College Park Aviation Museum

(301) 864-6029

Chelsea.Dorman@pgparks.com/Andrea.Tracey@pgparks...

Deck the Halls: A Guide to Holiday Arts with the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 19, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                    &nb...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 13, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                   ...

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation to Host 21st Annual Teen Cotillion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 23, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                   ...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 15, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                   ...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Gymnast Heads to Gymnastics Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 25, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                   ...

Don’t Run Out of S.T.E.A.M.! A Month – long Celebration

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                            &...

M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Updates To Community Center Rental Rates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 5, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                     ...

Frightening Fall Festivities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 1, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                     ...

37th Annual Kinderfest: A Family Tradition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 20, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                    &n...

Fall for the Arts with the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 17, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                  &nbs...

Hispanic Heritage Festival --- CANCELED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 5, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                   ...

September Events with the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 6, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                   ...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Labor Day 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 20, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                    ...

Are You Up for the Patuxent Challenge?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 13, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: TOMMY BADEN 301-627-6074 - or – Thomas.Baden@pgparks.com 

KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

Are You Up for the Patuxent Challenge?

&...

Watkins Nature Center Hosts Audubon Photography Awards Traveling Exhibit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 16, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                    &a...

Airmail Centennial Takes off at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 –or- Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com;IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com - or -

ANDREA COCHRANE TRACEY 301-864-5310 - or- Andrea.Tracey@...

The Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                            &...

Blazing Backyard Beach Party Provides Fun in the Sun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                    &am...

Express Yourself! Support Teens Using the Power of Hip Hop at 12th Annual Performance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 25, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                    &a...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Independence Day 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

                    &a...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 14, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule

for Memorial Day 2018

RIVERDALE, MD &nd...

Department of Parks & Recreation Recipients 2018 All-Star Initiative by MLB & Washington Nationals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 7, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 – or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Recipients of 2018 All-Star Legacy Initiative by MLB and Washingt...

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex 11th Annual Health Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 13, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex Hosts 11th Annual Health Fair

&...

M-NCPPC STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT “PEACE CROSS” WORLD WAR I VETERANS MEMORIAL DECISION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 1, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT 

“PEACE CROSS” WORLD WAR I VETERANS MEMORIAL DECISION

&...

Department of Parks and Recreation Presidents’ Day Holiday Schedule Facilities Open with Few Except

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 12, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

Department of Parks and Recreation Presidents’ Day Holiday Schedule Facilities Open with Few Exce...

The M-NCPPC Black History Program Presents “We Return Fighting” Annual Black History Month Exhibit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 24, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

The M-NCPPC Black History Program Presents “We Return Fighting”Annual Black History Month Exhibit

Riverda...

Department of Parks and Recreation Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 11, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

Department of Parks and Recreation Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule Facilities ...

Department of Parks and Recreation is Searching for Centenarians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 27, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 or Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation is Searching for Centenarians

Riverdale, MD – D...

Three Kings Day Celebration Registration Open Now!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 13, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 or Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Three Kings Day Celebration 

Registration Open Now!

College Park, MD – The M...

Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 12, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 or Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Holiday Schedule

Riverdale, MD – All Department of Parks a...

Department of Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 15, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Riverdale, MD – All Departmen...

Department of Parks and Recreation Facilities OPEN Veterans Day Holiday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 1, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Department of Par...

M-NCPPC PETITIONS FOR REHEARING OF COURT DECISION REGARDING “PEACE CROSS” WWI VETERANS MEMORIAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 2, 2017

Contact: Andrea Davey, Public Affairs Officer, 301-952-4314

              Anika Jackson, Principal Public Affairs Specialist, 301-952-4584

M-NCPPC PETITIONS ...

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! Celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 30, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!

Celebrate Scien...

Create New Connections this November With the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 30, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Create New Connections this November

W...

The Publick Playhouse Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 23, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

The Publick Playhouse Celebrates its 40^th Anniversary &nbs...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Presents Bombay Rickey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 13, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation PresentsBombay Rickey

Riverdale, MD – Join ...

Prestigious Horse Show Hits New Highs More than 1,000 entries to compete in the Capital Challenge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 29, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Prestigious Horse...

Kinderfest 2017: Bigger and Better

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 28, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Kinderfest 2017:

B...

Fall into Nature: What’s Happening at Watkins this October

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 26, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Fall into Nature...

iCelebración! Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

iCelebración!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritag...

Live, Laugh, and Learn this September with the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 30, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

Live, Laugh, and Learn this Septemberwith the Departme...

Santana Moss Talks Life, Sports, and Success with Department of Parks and Recreation Campers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 14, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Santana Moss Talks Life, Sports, and Success

with ...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Independence Day 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 28, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS

301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

Riverdale, MD – The Department of Parks and Recreation facilities will operate on the following schedule on Tuesday, July 4, 2017:

For more details, ...

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Issues Updated Park Rules and Regulations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 30, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commi...

Durant Gives Back to the Department of Parks and Recreation By helping others follow in his footstep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Durant Gives Back to the Department of Parks and Recreation

By helping others fol...

Reduced Hours in observance of Memorial Day

REDUCED HOURS IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

Monday May, 30: 9 am–4 pmCompetition Pool: 9 am–3 pmLeisure Pool: 12 noon–3 pmFitness Center: 9 am–4 pmField House: 9 am–2 pmOutdoor Stadium: 9 am–2 pm

W...

Parking Lot Paving 5/11 - 6/24

Please be advised - Ongoing maintenance and paving will affect portions of the parking lots periodically at the Prince Georges Sports & Learning Complex between 5/11 - 6/24

Plan Prince George's 2035

Plan Prince George’s 2035 will assess existing conditions and trends to develop a “blueprint” to help the community achieve its long-term vision by guiding future growth, development, and public investments.

GIS Open Data Portal

Beginning on July 1, 2015, the Planning Department implemented its GIS open data initiative which allows for the distribution of digital data to anyone in the public and private sectors.

The Prince George’s County Planning Department maintains an...

New Zoning Ordinance

Visit http://zoningpgc.pgplanning.com/ to learn more about the new Zoning Ordinance.

Speaker Series Sessions

As the Planning Department embarks on its new countywide PlanPGC2035, the Speaker Series is also entering its 6th year providing engaging discussions relevant to planning efforts in our county. This year, the Speaker Series will seek to support the overal...

Development Review COVID-19 Containment Initiatives/Procedures

During these challenging and unprecedented times, we wish to convey to our development community that safety is our top priority. To that end, we are updating you on the latest decisions made by The Maryland- National Capital Park and Planning Commission ...

Monthly Meeting

Please join us for our monthly meeting at the Maryland-National Capital Park Police Headquarters, 8100 Corporate Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20875, every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.

Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on Memorial Day.

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2022

Media Contact: Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities 

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Par...

LEED Green Building Certification Awarded to Southern Area Aquatic and Recreation Complex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2021

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Awarded Prestigious

LEED Green Building Certification at Southern Area Aquatic and Recreation Comple...

Arts at SAARC

As you arrive at SAARC, you are greeted with the gorgeous trees, beautiful architecture of the building and an intriguing sculpture right out front. 

"The Guardians" sculpture, created by Judy Sutton Moore one of the first things that yo...

Box Office Closure 5/24 - 6/2

Due to graduations taking place in the Show Place Arena, the box office will be closed from May 24th through June 2nd. The box office will be open for normal business hours (Tues-Thurs, 12-4 PM) beginning Tuesday, June 7th.

Statement regarding event on Saturday, May 7

We apologize to our guests and surrounding neighbors for the regrettable impact the traffic and unforeseen circumstances had on an otherwise successful Mother’s Day concert, last Saturday. Show Place Arena staff take this seriously and have immediately ta...

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2022

Media Contact: Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities 

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Par...

Washington International Horse Show Plans Return to the D.C. Area as a Five Star in 2022

WASHINGTON, December 9, 2021 – The board of directors of the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS EquestrianTM is pleased to announce the storied and prestigious equestrian event has officially applied to the USEF and FEI for a cha...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates #23

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Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #19

The Construction Documents Phase of the Tucker Road Ice Rink replacement project has been completed. In February, the design team, Grimm + Parker, conducted a series of meetings with Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) operations and maintenance staf...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #18

TRIR January 25, 2019 Update

The Tucker Road Ice Rink (TRIR) replacement project is in the final stage of design known as the Construction Documents phase, which is anticipated to be completed in the Spring of 2019. During the Construction Documents Phase,...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #17

Join us for a Community Meeting

We will be discussing the rebuilding of a NEW
TUCKER ROAD ICE RINK on Thursday, October 25, 2018, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex on 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington. Come out a...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #16

TRIR September 20, 2018 Web Update

Work during the Design Development Phase of the Tucker Road Ice Rink (TRIR) replacement project continues and remains a priority. In August, the design team, Grimm + Parker, conducted a series of internal technical meetin...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #15

The Site Stormwater Concept Design for the Tucker Road Ice Rink has been approved by the Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement. Work during the Design Development Phase continues. In July, staff worked with the desig...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #14

The project is proceeding with the Design Development Phase of the Tucker Road Ice Rink. Recentactivities have concentrated on obtaining sufficient funding to avoid value engineering of the currentschematic design. In June, the Prince George’s County Coun...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Entry Updates #13

Project Status:  

This update provides information on a number of positive developments as the Department of Parks and Recreation continues the progress of constructing a new Tucker Road Ice Rink. The most recent community meeting was held on Marc...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Entry Updates #11

Join us for a Community Meeting for the rebuilding of a new Tucker Road Ice Rink and to review status of project.

March 15, 2018, 6:30-8 pmSouthern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #9

Join us for a Community Meeting regarding the rebuilding of a NEW Tucker Road Ice Rink! Topics covered will include:

    •    Update on Project Funding

    •    Capita...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #8

Thank you to those of you who joined us at our last TRIR update meeting!

As promised, we have posted an online survey to gather your feedback. Please click http://www.pgparks.com/Open_Town_Hall to access the survey.

In addition to this information page, and...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #7

Congratulations to the Ducks for their exciting 1st place win at the 2017 York Ice Arena Rec/In-house Tournament, March 10-12, in York, PA.  We are extremely proud of the Ducks and our coaches! Go Ducks!??Please join us for a community meeting re...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #6

The Tucker Road Ice Rink staff and M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation representatives met with various Ice Rink consultants to discuss temporary and long-term solutions. Preliminary recommendations will be forthcoming, with our goal of providing ...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #5

We want to thank the Tucker Road Ice Rink community for coming out to the Community Meeting last night at Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex. The meeting was informative and gave us an opportunity to hear your concerns. ??As we mentioned ...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #4

Just a reminder that we will be holding a community meeting where M-NCPPC staff will share the extent of the damage and detail our next steps as we move forward. All who are interested are invited.

The meeting will be held Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 6:3...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #3

On February 9 at 6:30 pm, we will be holding a Tucker Road Ice Rink Community Meeting at Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex.  The facility is located at 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744.  

At that time, we will h...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #1

The Tucker Road Ice Rink, an indoor rink in Ft. Washington owned and operated by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Department of Parks and Recreation, is closed due to a significant, 2-alarm fire that took place on Wed...

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2022

Media Contact: Jennifer Munoz, 301-446-3317

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Reopening of all Facilities 

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Par...