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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 12, 2025 

Media Contact: public.relations@pgarks.com, 202-657-9796 

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Closure of All Facilities and Cancellation of All Programs Due to Snow – February 12, 2025 

Spring Registration to continue online beginning at 9:00 am 

Riverdale, Md – Due to ongoing inclement weather impacting the region, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County announces the closures of all offices, facilities, and scheduled programs on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The safety of our community members and staff remains our highest priority. We encourage everyone to exercise caution and limit travel as necessary. 

Effective Wednesday, February 12, the following adjustments will be in place: 

• Spring registration for programs, classes, ticketed events, and more will proceed as scheduled online. Prince George’s County residents can begin registering at 9:00 am on February 12, while non-residents may register starting Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis at pgparksdirect.com. For assistance, please call 301-699-2255 to speak with a representative regarding account-related issues and general questions. 

• All offices and facilities, including community centers, will be closed.

• All recreational programs, including classes, events, and sports leagues, are canceled.  

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed. For the latest information on facility hours and program schedules, please visit pgparks.com. 

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety during this weather event. 

About the Department 

With over 29,000 acres of parkland, trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and more, the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County provides an award-winning park system through progressive, quality, innovative leadership and a commitment to its community and environment. The Department delivers first-class recreational activities and programs for people of all ages and ability levels. It strives to improve the quality of life for Prince George’s County residents and the communities in which they live, work, and raise families. The Department’s Formula 2040 Plan establishes a framework that will ensure the Department can meet future parks and recreation programmatic and facility needs, fulfilling its mission to determine the combination of land, facilities, and programs that will provide appropriate experiences for Prince Georgians in the future. To learn more, visit www.pgparks.com. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2025 

Media Contact: public.relations@pgarks.com, 202-657-9796 

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Early Closure of All Facilities on February 11 

Riverdale, Md – Due to inclement weather conditions in the forecast, The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, announces that all offices and facilities will close promptly at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Ensuring the safety of our community members and staff is our highest priority. We urge everyone to take precautions and limit travel unless necessary during the storm. 

Effective immediately, the following actions are being taken: 

• All offices and facilities, including community centers, will close at 4:00 pm. 

• All recreational programs, including classes, events, and sports leagues scheduled after 4:00 pm, will be canceled. 

• Outdoor facilities, including playgrounds and sports fields, may be inaccessible. 

We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates as needed. Please visit pgparks.com, follow our social media, or sign up for alerts ( https://www.pgparks.com/news/news-releases/pgparks-alerts) for the latest information on facility operations and program rescheduling. 

About the Department 

With over 29,000 acres of parkland, trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and more, the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County provides an award-winning park system through progressive, quality, innovative leadership and a commitment to its community and environment. The Department delivers first-class recreational activities and programs for people of all ages and ability levels. It strives to improve the quality of life for Prince George’s County residents and the communities in which they live, work, and raise families. The Department’s Formula 2040 Plan establishes a framework that will ensure the Department can meet future parks and recreation programmatic and facility needs, fulfilling its mission to determine the combination of land, facilities, and programs that will provide appropriate experiences for Prince Georgians in the future. To learn more, visit www.pgparks.com. 

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Riverdale, Md – Due to forecasted inclement weather conditions, the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, announces that all offices and facilities will close promptly at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Ensuring the safety of our community members and staff is our highest priority, and we urge everyone to take precautions and limit travel unless necessary during the storm.

Effective immediately, the following actions are being taken:

• All offices and facilities, including community centers, will close at 4:00 pm.
• All recreational programs, including classes, events, and sports leagues scheduled after 4:00 pm, will be canceled.
• Outdoor facilities, including playgrounds and sports fields, may be inaccessible.

We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates as needed. Please visit pgparks.com, follow our social media, or sign up for alerts for the latest information on facility operations and program rescheduling.