News Releases

The Latest

Dark blue and green logo for M-NCPPC Parks & Recreation, with the green words live more, play more and the URL pgparks.com.
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…

Department News
Dark blue and green logo for M-NCPPC Parks & Recreation, with the green words live more, play more and the URL pgparks.com.
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…

 Department News

Sign up for our Live More, Play More weekly E-Newsletter

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

News Archive

FILTER
Reset
SORT

Major Aquatic Capital Improvement Project and Renovation at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Scheduled to Begin Wednesday, December 10, 2025  

December 05, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, will be conducting a major aquatic capital improvement project and renovation at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. During this first phase,…

Department News
Aerial image of a wooded area with a path or a creek winding through dense, bare trees with no leaves.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Cancellations of Aftercare Programs Due to Inclement Weather 

December 05, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – Due to inclement weather conditions affecting the region, The Maryland – National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC, Department of…

Department News
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.

Celebrate the Holiday Season with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County

November 25, 2025

Free or low-cost Holiday Events for the Entire Family   RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission…

News Release
View looking down into a large, indoor pool complex with multiple pools, including one filled with lap lanes. The walls are painted tan, white, yellow, and orange.

Major Aquatic Capital Improvement Project and Renovation at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Scheduled to Begin December 2025

October 31, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31,2025 COMMUNITY MESSAGE UPDATE (October 31, 2025) – The major aquatic capital improvement project and renovation…

Department News
Six smiling women in orange sweatshirts and winter accessories on a road at night. Behind them are multiple arches over the road made of holiday lights.

Celebrate the Season! Holiday Fun Begins this November with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County

October 28, 2025

From cultural celebrations to family activities, enjoy free and affordable events all November long RIVERDALE, Md. – Kick off the…

Department News
Indoor swimming pool facility with lanes, lifeguard chairs, and natural light coming through large windows at Allentown Splash, Tennis, and Fitness Park.

Extended Closure at the indoor pool at Allentown Splash, Tennis & Fitness Park

October 24, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 24, 2025 COMMUNITY MESSAGE M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County regrets to inform…

Department News
A pathway with stairs leading to a building, surrounded by forest. A wooden sign reads CLEARWATER NATURE CENTER.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is open for History, Culture, Nature, and More!

October 03, 2025

Free recreational opportunities are available during the federal government shutdown  RIVERDALE, Md. – In support of the community impacted by the…

Department News
A lush green forest with a trail winding through the trees, lined with bright green grass.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Provides Free and Low-Cost Recreation During Federal Government Shutdown

October 03, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is…

Department News
Adults and kids dance with plastic hoops in the grass in front of a portable bandstand with musicians. A sign in the bandstand reads

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Events for October

September 25, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County invites the community to participate in a…

Department News