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May 18, 2026

Splash into Summer Fun! M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Opening of 2026 Outdoor Aquatic Season

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

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May 27, 2026

Summer Arts in the Parks Announced by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County

Free outdoor concerts, movies, and performances all summer long RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince…

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All Outdoor Programs Cancelled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County

July 16, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2024 All Outdoor Programs Canceled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s…

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All Outdoor Programs Cancelled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County

July 15, 2024

Monday, July 15 Riverdale, MD - M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces the cancellation of…

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All Outdoor Programs Cancelled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County

July 10, 2024

Wednesday, July 10 Riverdale, MD - The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince…

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All Outdoor Programs Cancelled by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County

July 09, 2024

All Outdoor Programs Cancelled July 9 Due to Extreme Heat (PG Parks) Riverdale, MD - M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces the cancellation of all outdoor programming for July 9 -including Shakespeare in the Parks,…

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Safe Summer Youth Campaign Launched by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

June 27, 2024

Riverdale, MD – Today the Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of M-NCPPC, proudly announced its…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Cancels Sunday Afternoon Outdoor Events Due to Extreme Heat

June 22, 2024

RIVERDALE, Md. – Due to the forecast of extreme heat, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County afternoon…

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Enjoy Summer Fun at M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Aquatic Facilities

June 18, 2024

RIVERDALE, Md. – Get ready to dive into summer with Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of…

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New Chief of Park Police Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

May 28, 2024

Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is pleased to announce the confirmation…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Honored with Historic Preservation Award

May 14, 2024

A significant moment for the Department’s Historic Preservation Unit Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Riverdale, MD – Today, the Department of Parks…

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