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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces

Bermuda Grass Upgrade to Enterprise Golf Course

Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is proud to announce its upcoming renovation to Enterprise Golf Course in Mitchellville, MD. From Memorial Day weekend to the end of July, the course will undergo an extensive upgrade to continue the Department’s commitment to improve playing conditions.

Growing Bermuda Grass and ensuring proper soil adhesion is necessary during the hottest months to enable the grass to spread and grow quickly. Benefits of the renovation include:

• More sustainable, environmentally friendly golf turf

• Less pesticide and fertilizer applications

• Latest and greatest golfing turf in the Mid-Atlantic region

• Improved course conditions and playing surface during peak times

• Fewer resources such as water, gas, electricity needed to maintain the course

Enterprise Golf Course and all short game practice facilities will be closed for renovation starting Friday, May 27.  However, the driving range and golf shop will be open every day during renovation from 9am-7pm. The tentative Grand Reopening for the course is Saturday, July 30. For more information and updates, visit  https://pgparks.com/5197/Course-Renovation-Updates.

About the Department

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Pesticide-Free Parks

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces it has completed steps to make all 249 playgrounds, dog parks, and 132 of its parks now pesticide-free as a part of its mission to conserve and protect natural spaces and species.

The Department of Parks and Recreation is reducing its environmental impact by implementing more sustainable efforts and initiatives. After careful review of best practices, the Department has decreased the use of pesticides in its overall parks and increased the use of manual, mechanical and organic means to control pests. It will also reduce the number of ornamental landscape beds that can significantly decrease the need for pesticides.

In addition, the Department has launched a 48-hour pesticide pre-notification requirement for all pesticide applications on parkland that will be available on the new Integrated Pest Management & Sustainability website. The site will also have the list of parks that are pesticide free. Visit Integrated Pest Management Program and Pesticide Use (pgparks.com) for more details.

The Department reviews best practices for land management, along with effective organic options to implement pesticide reduction efforts in support of its Sustainability Plan. It recently launched Mission Zero – a long-term sustainability initiative that aims to reduce environmental footprint as close to zero as possible by 2040.

About the Department

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Receives

Maryland Historical Trust Award for M-NCPPC Black History Program

Riverdale, MD – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of The M-NCPPC, is proud to announce it has been chosen as an award recipient of the Maryland Historical Trust’s (MHT) prestigious Preservation Award for its Black History Program. As part of Preservation Month (May 2022), the Trust will present 10 awards for noteworthy accomplishments in the preservation field, recognizing outstanding education, restoration, and revitalization projects, as well as organizational and individual leadership.

The Department’s Black History Program was chosen for Outstanding Organizational Leadership at the Local Level. The award recognizes organizations for laudable activities or accomplishments that advance the public’s appreciation, understanding and involvement in historic preservation or archaeology in Maryland. Founded in 1982, the Department’s Black History Program has developed public programming on African American history for 40 years, enhancing site interpretation and history education in Prince George’s County. 

“For four decades, the Black History Program has been at the forefront of preserving local black history, uncovering and celebrating those narratives that were too often relegated to the margins. We are honored to be recognized by MHT for this work. This award reflects the hard work, dedication and innovation of our staff, both past and present.”

The award presentation will be live streamed to the Trust’s Facebook page on May 11 at 12 noon. To tune in, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/314383414019526.

About the Department

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. 

About the Trust

The Maryland Historical Trust is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education, the Maryland Historical Trust assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. Part of the Maryland Department of Planning, the Maryland Historical Trust serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. In addition to its administrative office in Crownsville, the Maryland Historical Trust includes the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in St. Leonard, Maryland, which houses the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory.

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