Administration & Development
Administration and Development encompass the four major support divisions:
- Administrative Services,
- Park Planning and Development,
- Public Affairs and Community Engagement,
- and Information Technology Services.
In addition, Administration and Development include the department’s human resources management.
Divisions
Information Technology Services Division
Responsibilities
The Information Technology Services Division (ITS) coordinates IT and Communication services for all divisions of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Management Services Division
Responsibilities
The Management Services Division provides distinct Department-wide administrative services and special project functions.
Park Planning & Development Division
Capital Improvement Program
The Park Planning and Development Division’s (PPD) major functions are the preparation of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the planning, design, engineering, and construction management of those CIP projects.
About
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a six-year financial plan for the acquisition, development, improvement, and/or maintenance of capital assets.
- Includes capital projects in the planning, designing, and construction stages;
- funding for new and renovation of existing facilities; as well as the acquisition of land.
- Provides a detailed, year-by-year schedule of all planned expenditures and financing requirements for each project.
The CIP has two components: capital budget and capital plan. The capital budget refers to expenditures planned for the first year of the CIP and provides the appropriation authority to spend the funds. The capital plan is the proposed projects and related expenditures for the remaining 5 years.
Adoption
The FY20 Approved Budget is $74.8 million. The grand total for this six-year program is $285.8 million. The CIP program is supported by various funding sources including “Pay-As-You-Go” (PAYGO) Cash Funding, M-NCPPC Bonds, Maryland State Program Open Space (POS), Maryland State Authorization Bonds, Developer Contributions, and various grants.
Park Acquisition
The total cost for approved park acquisition is $7,287,000 for FY20 and covers three acquisition programs:
- Countywide Local Park Acquisition
- Regional/Stream Valley Park Acquisition
- Historic Agricultural Resources Preservation
Park Development
The total cost for approved park development is $22,005,000 for FY20 and covers specific park development projects, public safety improvements, and other facility development. This also covers the cost to renovate community centers, playgrounds, trails, and other public facilities.
Complete List
View the complete list of new projects and their respective budgets that make up the Capital Improvement Program.
Regulatory Functions
The division also performs regulatory functions of subdivision review, site plan review, and review of zoning applications.
Bridget Stesney
Division Chief
Maryland National Parks Commission
EMAIL: Bridget.Stesney@pgparks.com
Public Affairs and Community Engagement Division
Responsibilities
The Public Affairs and Community Engagement Division’s (PACE) work program:
- Promotes and markets parks and recreation facilities and programs and services
- Encourages public participation and involvement
- Manages partnership and volunteer programs
- Informs Prince George’s County residents and visitors about the Department of Parks and Recreation through various forms of communication
Use Maryland Relay 7-1-1 for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability.
