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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Cancels Outdoor Programs for July 17 Due to Extreme Heat; Cooling Centers and Pools Open
July 17, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2024
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Cancels Outdoor Programs for July 17 Due to Extreme Heat; Cooling Centers and Pools Open
Riverdale, MD – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, announces the cancellation of all outdoor programming for July 17 due to the extreme heat temperatures in the Washington Metropolitan area. The safety of our patrons and staff is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay cool and hydrated.
To help residents stay cool, all indoor facilities will remain open, and indoor programs will continue as planned. Cooling centers and indoor pools will operate under their regular hours. Some outdoor pools will extend their general swimming hours to 8:00 pm. More details regarding aquatic facilities, reservations, and hours can be found at pgparks.com.
Patrons are encouraged to delay visits to the following locations:
- Parks
- Trails
- Outdoor tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts
- Synthetic turf fields
- Playgrounds
- Golf courses
- Picnic pavilions
- Campgrounds
- Trap & skeet
- Old Maryland Farm
- Any other outdoor Parks and Recreation facility
The volunteer playground build at Palmer Park Community Center will proceed as planned, but with safety modifications due to the heat. The build will run from 8:30 am to noon, ending with lunch for the volunteers. To ensure everyone’s well-being, we will provide extra coolers filled with ice and water and cooling tents, fans, and additional shade tents. Park Rangers will be onsite to provide any necessary first aid. Volunteers will take a 15-minute break each hour, and an air-conditioned room at Palmer Park Community Center will be available for those needing a cool break.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our top priority is the safety of our patrons. For updates on outdoor activities, please visit pgparks.com.
Below is a complete list of available cooling centers that are owned and operated by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County:
Cooling Centers
- Berwyn Heights Community Center: 6200 Pontiac St, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
- Camp Springs Senior Activity Center: 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748
- Cedar Heights Community Center: 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
- Glenarden Community Center: 8615 McLain Ave, Glenarden, MD 20706
- Harmony Hall Recreation Center: 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Hillcrest Heights Community Center: 2300 Oxon Run Dr, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748
- Huntington Community Center: 13022 8th St. Unit B, Bowie, MD 20720
- John C. Howard Community Center: 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
- John E. Howard Senior Activity Center: 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
- Kentland Community Center: 2413 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, MD 20785
- Langley Park Community Center: 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783
- Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center: 431 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
- Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center: 7120 Contee Road, Laurel, MD 20707
- Oakcrest Community Center: 1300 Capitol Heights Blvd, District Heights, MD 20747
- Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex: 8001 Sheriff Rd, Landover, MD 20785
- Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center: 6120 Sargent Rd, Chillum, MD 20782
- Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex: 13601 Missouri Avenue, Brandywine, MD 20613
- Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex: 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Suitland Community Center: 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville, MD 20747
- Temple Hills Community Center: 5300 Temple Hill Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748
- Tucker Road Ice Rink: 1770 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Vansville Community Center: 6813 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
About the Department
With over 28,000 acres of parkland, trails, athletic fields, playgrounds and more, the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County provides an award-winning park system through progressive, quality, innovative leadership and a commitment to its community and environment. The Department delivers first-class recreational activities and programs for people of all ages and ability levels. It strives to improve the quality of life for residents in Prince George’s County and the communities in which they live, work, and raise families. The Department’s Formula 2040 Plan establishes a framework that will assure the Department can meet future parks and recreation programmatic and facility needs, fulfilling its mission to determine the combination of land, facilities and programs that will provide appropriate experiences for Prince Georgians in the future. To learn more, visit www.pgparks.com.
