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Weather Policies 

All M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation facilities and offices in Prince George’s County will be open on time Tuesday, Feb. 9. However, scheduled classes and activities are cancelled. 

The M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation weather policy  explains overall weather-related changes in activity schedules and facility openings. Specific information about closures and cancellations will be posted in this notice box as they go into effect--please check back as conditions change.

Mis Quince Aneos
Make dreams come true with Mis Quince Años

Young ladies ages 14 & 15 and their families are invited to an open house for the Mis Quince Años program at Langley Park Community Center on Wednesday, February 17 from 6-8 pm.  Learn about preparing for a magnificent spring Quinceñeara celebration. Read more »

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Famous Couples of Marietta
Celebrate Valentine's Day early at Marietta House Museum. Bring your sweetheart to a candlelight tour highlighting famous couples who lived at or visited the museum on Saturday, February 13. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or punch and desserts. Read more »

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Follow the Drinking Gourd
Enjoy a night hike, campfire (cup of cocoa included!) and African star stories and tales told by a professional storyteller at Clearwater Nature Center as part of the center’s Black History Month program “Follow the Drinking Gourd” on Friday, February 12 from 7-8:30 pm.  Read more »

summer daycamp 2010 Start planning your child’s summer fun now!
In a few months, warm weather will return and so will summer fun.  Start planning your child’s summer plans and browse SMARTlink for a listing of day camps, playgrounds and teen centers.  Resident registration for day camps starts Saturday, February 27 at 9 am.
black history ICON How will you celebrate Black History Month?
February is Black History Month, and the Department of Parks and Recreation is offering more than 100 special activities and events to help you celebrate. Browse all of the possibilities and plan your month at http://blackhistory.pgparks.com.
envision logo ICON Compete for cash prizes in the Envision Prince George's art and video contests for youth
Celebrate your love for Prince George’s County by participating in one of Envision Prince George’s two contests—an art contest for kids ages 5-12 or a video contest for young people ages 13-25—and you could win a cash prize! Read more »
Festival of Nations ICON Be a part of the Festival of Nations
Calling all vendors and sponsors--plan now to be part of the Festival of Nations, a unique cultural celebration on Sunday, May 16, at Tucker Road Athletic Complex in Fort Washington. We are looking for food and goods vendors, as well as sponsors. Click here to learn more about the festival.
capra icon M-NCPPC has earned national reaccreditation for innovative parks and recreation programs and strong management—one of few such agencies in the U.S.
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biker on trail icon Commission partners with ACLU to protect free speech in parks
Effective immediately, Notice 09-03 suspends the enforcement of certain park rules relating to free speech, in response to a request by the American Civil Liberties Union.
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