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February 27, 2026

Planned Maintenance and Temporary Closure of Kirkwood Pedestrian Bridge along the Northwest Branch Trail

RIVERDALE, Md. -- M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, announces planned maintenance work on a Kirkwood Pedestrian…

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March 02, 2026

M-NCPPC Invites Residents to Join FREE 9-Week Park Police Citizens Academy – Starting March 10

Riverdale, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George's County Division, is hosting a FREE, nine-week Park Police Citizens…

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View from the rafters looking down into a large sports arena that is still under construction. A blue running track is partially completed, and stacks of flooring and building materials are all over.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Opening of New Indoor Track at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex

February 20, 2024

Riverdale, Md. – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of the M-NCPPC, announces the completion of…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Reopens Prince George's Sports and Learning Competition Pool

February 08, 2024

The Competition Pool at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex will reopen on Wednesday, February 14, at 6 am. M-NCPPC,…

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Woods in autumn, with most of the trees covered in yellow or brown leaves, if at all. The forest floor is a blanket of fallen brown leaves.

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Finalizes Momentous Acquisition of Over 500 Acres of Forested Land

January 09, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2024 Media Contact: Alex Brown, 202-657-9796 Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311  The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and…

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Nighttime view of a road in a wooded area with holiday light decorations in the grass on both sides. The road leads to a Christmas tree made entirely of colored lights.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces the 37th Annual Winter Festival of Lights

November 28, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 22, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Riverdale, MD – Today, the Department of Parks…

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Nighttime view of a road in a wooded area with holiday light decorations in the grass on both sides. The road leads to a Christmas tree made entirely of colored lights.

M-NCPPC, Departamento de Parques y Recreación, Condado de Prince George’s Anuncia el 37º Festival Anual de las Luces  

November 28, 2023

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 22 de noviembre, 2023 Contacto con los Medios: Jennifer Munoz, 301-580-8831 RIVERDALE, Md.-- El Departamento de Parques…

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Four runners race on an indoor track in a very large track and field arena with bleachers on both sides. In the center of the track is an area set up for high jump and other events.

The Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Indoor Track Extended Closure

November 21, 2023

UPDATE (November 21, 2023): The Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex indoor track installation is currently in the second phase…

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Saturday Enrichment Academy

October 18, 2023

Riverdale, Md – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County in partnership with the County Council is proud to again offer its weekend tutoring program, Saturday Enrichment Academy (SEA), to help improve grades and test scores…

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African Historical and Cultural Events in September

October 17, 2023

African Cultural Events in September at PG Parks Riverdale, Md – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, is proud to present several upcoming events about African History…

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Harmony Hall Arts Center October Programming

October 16, 2023

Riverdale, Md – Harmony Hall Arts Center, part of the Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, is…

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