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All Outdoor Programs Cancelled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County
July 10, 2024
Wednesday, July 10
Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, has announced the cancellation of all outdoor programming starting at noon on July 10, 2024, due to extreme heat in the Washington Metropolitan area. This includes the closure of all athletic fields and the Wonderful World of Watkins Amusement Complex, will close at 2:00 pm today.
Indoor facilities remain open, and indoor programs will continue as scheduled. Patrons are encouraged to postpone visits to outdoor sites and instead take advantage of the many indoor activities and amenities available. All cooling centers and indoor and outdoor pools will remain open and operate under regular scheduled hours.
Cooling Centers
- Vansville Community Center 6813 Ammendale Road Beltsville, MD 20705
- Langley Park Community Center 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783
- Rolllingcrest-Chillum Community Center 6120 Sargent Rd, Chillum, MD 20782
- Huntington Community Center 13022 8th St. Unit B, Bowie, MD 20720
- Kentland Community Center 2413 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, MD 20785
- Berwyn Heights Community Center 6200 Pontiac St, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
- Largo/Kettering/ Perrywood Community Center 431 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
- Cedar Heights Community Center 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
- Glenarden Community Center 8615 McLain Ave, Glenarden, MD 20706
- Temple Hills Community Center 5300 Temple Hill Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748
- Suitland Community Center 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville, MD 20747
- Southern Regional Technology and Recreational Center 7007 Bock Road Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Harmony Hall Recreation Center 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Hillcrest Heights Community Center 2300 Oxon Run Dr. Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748
- John C Howard Community Center 4400 Shell Street Capitol Heights, MD 20743
- Oakcrest Community Center 1300 Capitol Heights Blvd, District Heights, MD 20747
- Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex 13601 Missouri Avenue, Brandywine, MD 20613
- Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex 8001 Sheriff Rd Landover, MD 20785
- Tucker Road Ice Rink 1770 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Camp Springs Senior Activity Center 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748
- Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center 7120 Contee Road, Laurel, MD 20707
- John E Howard Senior Activity Center 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Outdoor Aquatic Facilities:
- Allentown Splash Park: 7210 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Ellen Linson Splash Park: 5211 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740
- Glenn Dale Splash Park: 1901 Glenn Dale Boulevard, Glenn Dale, MD 20769
- Hamilton Splash Park: 3901 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781
- J. Franklyn Bourne Pool: 6500 Calmos Street, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
- Lane Manor Splash Park: 7601 West Park Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783
- North Barnaby Splash Park: 5000 Wheeler Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Indoor Aquatic Facilities (Hours vary by location):
- Allentown Splash Park: 7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex: 13820 Old Gunpowder Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
- Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex: 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785
- Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool: 6122 Sargent Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
- Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex: 13601 Missouri Avenue, Brandywine, MD 20613
- Theresa Banks Memorial Aquatic Center: 8615 McLain Avenue, Glenarden, MD 20706
The Department of Parks and Recreation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our patrons and staff. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period of extreme weather.
