Specialized sports facilities throughout the park system serve the varied interests of residents and visitors. Baseball players, track athletes, gymnasts, disc golfers, trap and skeet enthusiasts, boxers, and miniature golfers will all find outstanding public facilities in Prince George's County for recreational pursuits.
- Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex in Laurel
- Paint Branch Parkway Community Park Disc Golf Course in College Park
- Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Center in Glenn Dale
- Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex in Landover
- Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center in Palmer Park
- Watkins Miniature Golf Course in Watkins Regional Park
Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex13820 and 13950 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707
301-362-6060; TTY 301-362-6090/301-490-4750
The Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex includes the Fairland Aquatics Center and the Fairland Sports Center, both on the grounds of Fairland Regional Park.
Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex is hiring water fitness instructors, lifeguards, land fitness instructors, swim instructors and gymnastics instructors. Please see the front desk for more information.
Saturday, April 18, 10 am-2 pm
Community Health Fair
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General Information
April Calendar
April Group Exercise Schedule
April Water Fitness Schedule
Aquatics Center Swim Meets Schedule
Liability Form for Gymnastics Class Program
Senior Aquatics Fitness Enthusiasts Schedule
| A snap shot of activities and services offered at Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex | |
| Aquatics | Swimming Classes, Recreational Swimming, Lap Swimming, Water Fitness Classes, Water Walking, Swim Team Practice, Swim Meets, Lifeguard Classes, Junior Lifeguard Camp |
| Sports | Gymnastic Classes, Gymnastic & Trampoline Teams, Tennis Group & Private Lessons, Tennis Contracts & Spot Time, Racquetball Spot Time, Land Fitness Classes, Weight Room & Personal Training, Open Gym |
| General | Drop-in Child Sitting, Kids Club, Massage Therapy, ADA-Designed Playground, Meeting Room Rental, Pool Parties, Gymnastics Parties, Tennis Parties, Summer Day Camps |
Fairland Aquatics Center is open year-round. The aquatics center includes the following facilities: a heated, 50-meter, indoor pool with moveable floor, a heated, indoor 25-yard leisure pool with a fountain, diving board, a heated whirlpool, family changing room, locker rooms with coin-operated lockers, meeting rooms, spectator seating, an outdoor, sand volleyball court, and an outdoor deck area. Swim center passes or combo swim-fit passes are available for sale in increments of one day, one month, three months, six months, nine months or twelve months.
Fairland Aquatics Center, built for youth competitive swimming and host to many swim meets in the Washington Metropolitan Area, recently underwent installation of improved lighting throughout the pool area. Swim teams and synchronized swimming teams that train and compete at Fairland include: Fairland Aquatics Swim Team (FAST); Maryland Suburban Swim Club (MSSC); Potomac Valley Pearls; and Flying Gulls, along with many local high schools.
Swimming lessons for people of all ages and abilities are offered, from infant through masters. Class levels include: Bubblers, Bubblers, Bobbers, Floaters, Strokers 1, Strokers 2, Youth 1, Youth 2, Youth 3, Youth 4, Youth 5, Youth 6/7, Stroke and Turn, Adult 1, Adult 2, Adult 3 and Masters Swimming.
Water fitness classes are also offered including water aerobics, deep-water aerobics and aqua arthritis. These classes are offered at various times of the day and are offered both on a drop-in basis or registration basis (see S.A.F.E. below). One free water fitness day per month is offered. Stop in to pick up our monthly calendar. Water walking is also available throughout the day on the moveable floor area, as well as lap swimming and recreational swimming. After your workout, relax in the spacious hot tub which seats 20 people.
The Senior Aquatics Fitness Enthusiasts Program (S.A.F.E.) is designed for individuals 55 years of age and over who want to maintain their current level of fitness or get in shape while having fun! Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for 10 and 12 week sessions.
Fairland Sports Center is a multi-sport center that includes a 12,000 sq. ft. indoor gymnastics facility, six indoor tennis courts (in the Fairland Tennis Bubble), two outdoor, HarTru tennis courts, an indoor racquetball court, a Cybex weight training center, a fitness and dance studio and a trampoline training room.
Gymnastics and trampoline competition events and classes for people of varying ages and skill levels are offered year-round. Class levels include: One, Two & You, Tiny Tumblers, Gym Kids, Girls Bronze, Girls Silver, Girls Bronze & Silver, Girls Gold, Girls Platinum & Diamond, Tumbling, Trampoline & Tumbling, Boys Bronze, Boys Bronze & Silver and Boys Platinum & Diamond.
USA Gymnastics competitive training is available for both boys and girls at all levels, including elite. Fairland has sponsored many gymnastics competitions at the state and regional level.
Racquet sports classes for tennis and racquetball are conducted for beginners, intermediates and advanced participants, for children, pre-teens, teens and adults. Summer and winter junior tennis teams are available for both girls and boys.
Private and semi-private lessons are available, as is league play. Contract time and spot time is available everyday of the week and can be reserved with your SMARTlink barcode number by calling 301-362-6060.
Lose weight, get in shape, or stay in shape at Fairland's fitness center. The fitness center includes both the weight room and the dance room - where land fitness classes are held. Fitness center passes and combo fit-n-swim passes are available for sale. Fitness classes include: Silver Sneakers, Shape, Step, Hi-Lo Sculpt, Basic Step, Shape, P.A.C.E., Yoga, Rep Reebok, Circuit Step, Body Steppin', Tae Bo, and Reebok Toning. One free land fitness day per month is offered. Stop in to pick up our monthly calendar. Personal training and custom designed workouts are also available.
Drop-In Child Sitting
In response to our parents needs, Fairland offers child sitting services in the West Room Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, from 9 am to 11 am for ages infant through 11.
Now you can…swim, water walk, play tennis and racquet ball, weight train, join land and water aerobics classes, take a private swim lesson, meet with our on-site trainer … all while your children are being cared for by our competent staff. The fee per hour is $3 for residents, and $4 for non-residents. Parent or guardian is required to remain in facility while the child is in our care.
Kids Club
Kids Club is a wonderful after-school program for children in kindergarten through 6th grade developed to introduce children to sports, swimming, tennis, gymnastics, and arts and crafts. Afternoon snacks are provided. All instruction is by certified teachers. We follow the Prince George's county school calendar - if school is closed or closes early, Kids Club will not meet that day. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 2-6 pm. The cost is $300 per month for Prince George’s and Montgomery county resident and $360 for all other counties, plus a $25 registration fee. Call 301-362-6060 for more information. Transportation is provided by Prince George's county school bus for children from Bond Mill Elementary School.
Boundless Playground
The M-NCPPC installed a Boundless Playground adjacent to the Fairland Aquatics Center parking lot. A public/private partnership recognized the need for playgrounds where children of all abilities could laugh, play and grow together. A Boundless Playground is a playground where at least 70% of the entire playground is universally accessible to all children. It features a sand play area with a shade structure, a pre-school play area designed for children ages 2-5 and a swing area. Fairland's Boundless Playground is Maryland's tenth.
Birthday Parties
Pool and gymnastics birthday parties are available at Fairland. All persons who are signing up for Birthday parities need to set up a SMARTlink account. Birthday party reservations are now being made in our Facility Booking software and will require submission of a Birthday Party Application to the party coordinator before reservations can be made. See the front desk for applications.
Gymnastics Birthday Parties
Children love having gymnastics birthday parties at Fairland! Parties are 1˝ hours long, 55 minutes of gymnastic instruction and 35 minutes of "party time" for children ages 4 to 12 years old. The gymnastics portion of the party consists of a quick warm-up, rule time, obstacle course, trampoline, balance beam, pit play, and parachute. Parties are geared to the age of the birthday child, so please remember that too large of an age span is difficult for a successful party. Please call 301-362-6060 to schedule an appointment with the Gymnastics Birthday Party Coordinator.
Pool Birthday Parties
Kids between the ages of 1 and 15 love having birthday parties at the Fairland pool! Rent the party room for one hour to open gifts or enjoy cake and ice cream. You also get a free 15-minute setup time and 15-minute cleanup time. The fee is based on the number of children, and includes the daily admission to the pool. The birthday child is free and is not included in the number of party participants. Please call 301-362-6060 to schedule an appointment with the Pool Birthday Party Coordinator.
Saturday Night Tennis Parties
Rent all 6 courts in our indoor tennis bubble with a $100 non-refundable deposit for a fun-filled evening. Fee includes use of the meeting or dance room, lobby and entire bubble. Please call 301-362-6060 to make arrangements.
7 pm to 11 pm $345 resident, $414 non-resident
7 pm to 12 am $391 resident, $469 non-resident
Meeting Rooms
Rooms are available for rent for private functions or for your non-profit group's use. Please stop in to pick up a meeting room brochure or speak to the birthday party coordinators for availability and costs.
Lifeguard
Training classes are periodically offered to the public at Fairland and other M-NCPPC facilities for a modest fee. Please check for class availability in the Guide or call 301-362-6060 to check upcoming class offerings at Fairland.
Junior Lifeguard Camp
This day camp meets during the summer for two-week sessions for ages 13-15. Campers learn the basic skills necessary to pass the Lifeguard Training pre-test. Campers may buddy guard to earn volunteer service hours for high school.
Summer Day Camps
Fairland offers a Swim & Fitness Camp and a Sports & Gym Camp during the summer. The camps meet for two-week sessions for ages 6 through 12. The swim & fitness camp offers swimming lessons from certified instructors, arts and crafts, free swim sessions and indoor/outdoor games. The sports & gym camp offers gymnastics instruction from professional instructors, indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, tennis and swimming. Day camp registration for Summer 2009 begins at 9 am on Saturday, February 28 for Prince George's County residents and Saturday, March 7 at 9 am for all others at 9 am on both days. For more information, please stop by any M-NCPPC center and pick-up a summer camp brochure. Fairland camps are very popular and fill quickly so register early!
Open Gym
A one-hour gymnastics class is available in the gym on Monday & Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ages walking to 6 years. Fee is $5 per child. Child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the gym.
Massage
Come let our massage therapists at Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex relax or rejuvenate you with the latest in massage therapy techniques. After a vigorous work-out, strenuous class, long day at work, or while your children are taking a class, take advantage of our on-site, Maryland State licensed and nationally certified massage staff to help make you feel great!
Job Opportunities
Ongoing job opportunities include: lifeguard, water safety instructors, day camp counselors (summer only), swim lesson aides, customer service representatives and custodians. Please inquire at the front desk about any openings.
Location/Directions - The complex is located in Laurel, Maryland, on Old Gunpowder Road between Powder Mill Road and Route 198.
From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take 95 North toward Baltimore. Take Exit 29A (Beltsville-Route 212). At the first light, make a left onto Old Gunpowder Road. Go approximately 2.5 miles to the complex on the left.
From Baltimore/Washington Parkway, go North toward Baltimore. Take Powder Mill Road Exit. Make a left off the exit and travel through the Agricultural Center. Take Powder Mill Road across Route 1. Make a right onto Old Gunpowder Road. Go approximately 2.5 miles to the complex on the left.
Paint Branch Parkway Community Park Disc Golf Course
5202 Paint Branch Parkway
College Park, MD 20740
301-445-4500; TTY 445-4512
Open year-round, this 18-hole disc golf course is one of the finest disc golf courses on the east coast. The object of the game is to successfully throw a disc into a caged disc hole basket. Discs are available for purchase at the Herbert Wells Ice Rink/Ellen Linson Swimming Pool facility across the street at 5211 Paint Branch Parkway. The course is free of charge to use, and is located in a park which includes picnic areas, tennis courts, a picnic shelter, play equipment, and a sand volleyball court. For additional information, contact staff at the number above.
Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Center
10400 Good Luck Road
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
301-577-7178; TTY 301-249-4252
Open Friday-Monday, 10 am-5 pm,
Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am-8:30 pm
Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Center is a year-round, recreational trap, skeet, and sporting clay shooting facility. General public shooting, and league shooting in sporting clays, trap, skeet, five stand, international bunker, and international skeet are available at this facility. Competitive and instructional programs are offered, and the center is available for corporate events. Shotgun rental is offered, and a retail store on-site offers a comprehensive selection of related supplies and accessories. A teen target shooting camp provides a safe introduction to clay target shooting for youths ages 12 to 16. For information about days/hours of operation, programs, fees, or facility availability for corporate functions, contact staff at the number above.
Location/Directions - Located in Glenn Dale, adjacent to Goddard Space Flight Center and the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center.
From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 22A to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Proceed 400 yards and take Greenbelt Road exit (Route 193) east. Continue through eight traffic lights and make a left onto Good Luck Road. We are located .07 miles on the left.
Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center7707 Barlowe Road
Palmer Park, MD 20785
301-386-5888; 301-918-8108; TTY 301-918-8123
Located in central Prince George's County, Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center is a co-ed facility which offers opportunities for amateur and professional training, as well as boxing shows. The center has produced two Olympic champions - Sugar Ray Leonard, the 1976 welterweight champion, and Andrew Maynard, the 1988 light heavyweight champion. Comedian/actor Martin Lawrence also trained at the boxing center. To find out more about training opportunities, or to learn about upcoming boxing shows, please contact the facility at the number above.
Location/Directions - Located in Palmer Park, Maryland, inside the Capital Beltway (I-495) off Route 202.
From Cheverly, take Route 202 (Landover Road). Make a right at the signal for Barlowe Road. The Boxing Center is located in the strip shopping center on the left.
From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 17B Route 202 (Landover Road) west toward Bladensburg. At the second light, make a left on Barlowe Road. Continue two blocks to Boxing Center on the left in shopping center.
Watkins Miniature Golf Course301 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
301-218-6757; TTY 301-218-6768
Watkins Miniature Golf Course is an 18-hole miniature golf course, located
in Watkins Regional Park adjacent to the Train and Antique Carousel. The
course is open seasonally, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend,
Tuesday - Sunday (weather permitting).Open weekends only in September.
Hours: 10 am-7 pm; last game starts at 6:30 pm
Fee: $3.50/per person per game for Residents; $4.25 per person per game
non-resident
For more information call 301-218-6757
Directions to Watkins Regional Park
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