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August 18, 2026

Capital Planning and Development Division Receives Award for the New Marlow Heights Community Center Project

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County’s Capital Planning and Development Division and MCN Build have received the…

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August 31, 2026

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Publick Playhouse Announces the 2026-2027 Season

CHEVERLY, Md. – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and…

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Performer in a yellow top and flowing white skirt twirls onstage beside live percussionists during a cultural dance performance.
September 02, 2026

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Events and Programs

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces the official lineup of events and…

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Heat Advisory in Effect: M-NCPPC Encourages Safety and Use of Cooling Resources

June 24, 2025

Riverdale, MD – June 24, 2025 – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County remind residents and visitors to take precaution and use local cooling resources during the extreme heat advisory…

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Extreme Heat Advisory in Washington Metropolitan Area: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Encourages Caution and Offers Cooling Relief Options

June 23, 2025

Riverdale, MD – Due to the extreme heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service, The Maryland-National Capital Park and…

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In a grassy area under the shade of trees, a tall man holding a microphone takes the hand of an audience member to dance with her while people sitting in rows of lawn chairs laugh and clap.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Honors and Celebrates African American History and Resilience with 2025 Juneteenth Festival

June 05, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is proud to host the 2025 Juneteenth Festival,…

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Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Announces Summer Arts in the Parks

May 29, 2025

Free Outdoor Performances Across Prince George’s County All Summer Long RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince…

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Dive into Summer! The 2025 Summer Pool Season at M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County begins Memorial Day Weekend

May 19, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County outdoor aquatic facilities will officially open for the…

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission selected as a finalist for the National Gold Medal Award in Parks and Recreation Management

May 06, 2025

Agency vies for its seventh Gold Medal Award against three other agencies. RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Events for May

April 29, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – Get out and get active this May with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Marlow Heights Community Center with Ribbon Cutting

April 23, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, along with elected officials and the community, celebrated…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County to host Spring 2025 Job Fair at the Show Place Arena

April 04, 2025

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

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