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Classes and Registration


You can view our classes online in SMARTlink Internet or read about them in Your Guide. Printed four times a year (May, August, December and March), it features a comprehensive listing of classes, programs and activities. If you are a SMARTlink customer, you will automatically receive this publication in the mail. Or, print out, complete, and mail in the FREE Subscription Application. Copies of the Guide will still be available at all County community centers & facilities, as well as at County libraries.

General registration information for Spring 2009 Courses:

  • There are now four ways to register for parks and recreation classes and activities. See below!
  • Spring classes and activities will display in SMARTlink beginning February 1, 2009.
  • Some classes fill quickly; register early.
  • Payment is due at the time of registration.
  • A separate form must be completed for each person/class.
  • Spring registration for county residents begins Tuesday, February 17, 2009.
  • Spring Non-resident registration begins Monday, February 23, 2009.

  • Wayne K. Curry Sports & Learning Center priority registration for Impact Area (IA) residents begins on Monday, February 9, 2009 for spring courses. To receive the benefit of early registration, Impact Area residents must register in person at that facility only.


4 ways to register!

1. Use SMARTlink Internet for quick and easy registration online at www.pgparks.com. Just click on the SMARTlink logo wherever you see it. On-line registration for Spring classes begins at 7 am Tuesday, February 17, for Prince George's County residents, and on Monday, February 23, for residents of other jurisdictions.

2. Use SMARTlink Touch-Tone for quick and easy registration by telephone. For spring courses, call 301-583-BOOK (2665) beginning at 7 am on Tuesday, February 17, if you are a Prince George's County resident, or beginning on Monday, February 23 if you live outside the county.

3. Register by mail. Just download, print, and complete the Registration Form, and mail it to the appropriate address listed below. Mail will be opened and registrations processed for spring courses beginning Tuesday, February 17 (for Prince George's County residents), or Monday, February 23 (for non-residents).

(You will need the Acrobat Reader to download the registration form Download Acrobat Reader here if you don't have it.)

4. Register in person. For spring course registration, drop by any of our staffed Department of Parks and Recreation facilities during regular business hours beginning Tuesday, February 17 (Prince George's County residents) / Monday, February 23 (for non-residents) and our friendly Parks and Recreation staff will take your registration and payment. Do not attempt to register at school sites.

SMARTlink activities are sorted first by category and then by age group
    Pre-Schoolers: primarily for children not yet in school
    Children & Youth: school-aged children through age 13
    Teens & Pre-teens: ages 10-17
    Adults & Young Adults: ages 13 & up
    Seniors: ages 60 & up
    Families: primarily for families
    Mixed Ages: a mixture of age groups





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M-NCPPC The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County
6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737 • 301-699-CALL (2255)