Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Health and Wellness Fair
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join us at the Southern Area Aquatic and Recreation Complex for a fun and exciting health fair designed to promote wellness and fitness education, and encourage healthier lifestyles.

Dinosaur Park Open House
2026-05-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-10 12:00 - 16:00
Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research

Tree-mendous Trees
2026-05-02 13:30 - 15:30
Discover the incredible variety of trees that thrive at Clearwater Nature Center as you learn the fundamentals of tree identification, explore the historical uses of different species, and understand the vital roles trees play in the ecosystem. Participants will get to know many common species through hands‑on, close‑up observation.

Animal Encounters
2026-05-03 13:00 - 13:45
Meet the nature center’s live animals (including reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey) and learn about their natural habitats while enjoying the mood‑boosting benefits of interacting with animals. This program, held at Clearwater Nature Center, requires all children and adults to be individually registered and paid through ParksDirect, and may be canceled if there are insufficient registrations.

Fitness in the Parks - Urban Line Dancing
2026-05-04 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-05-11 08:30 - 09:30
Let your creativity loose on the dance floor! Learn all the latest dances suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers. Enjoy this great way to exercise, socialize, and energize yourself.

Living Strong (Wednesdays)
2026-05-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-12 09:30 - 10:30
Whether you’re a graduate of Fit & Strong! or new to group fitness and would like a challenge, Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment. This class includes strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, flexibility and more, along with goal setting to help you stay motivated and consistent. Come improve your endurance, boost your energy, and keep Living Strong!

Living Strong
2026-05-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-11 09:30 - 10:30

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-05-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-11 18:30 - 19:30
Dance your way into fitness with this Zumba® class!  The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine. Experience Zumba’s benefits to your mood, heart, and dance skills!

Fit & Strong
2026-05-05 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-07 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-12 09:30 - 11:00
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong!, an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Fit & Strong
2026-05-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:30
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for “Fit & Strong,” an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Fit & Strong (Tuesdays)
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:30
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong, a program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.

Immersive Sound Meditation
2026-05-06 14:00 - 15:00
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Take a trip to a calming destination as the Publick Playhouse stage transforms into a peaceful retreat. Sound Meditation provides an opportunity to slow down and dive deeper into a state of relaxation to bring balance to your mental, physical and spiritual health. The use of instruments such as crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, bells, gong and voice blend together to invite the mind to a state of calm and the body to release held emotions and tension. Whether you are looking to try something new, meditate or seek a moment of peace, sound meditation can help you do it. Space is limited; advanced registration is recommended.

Fitness in the Parks - Circuit Workout
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:00
Shake up your routine with this dynamic Circuit Workout! Move through a series of timed exercises that target strength, cardio, and endurance — perfect for a full-body challenge. Work at your own pace with options for all fitness levels. Please bring a mat or towel.

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:00
Dance your way into fitness with this outdoor Zumba® class! The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine. Experience Zumba’s benefits to your mood, heart, and dance skills!

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly @ Fairwood Park
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:00
Join our outdoor mobile fitness experience in the scenic parks of Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of body weight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class. Ages 13 & up; FREE

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly @ Watkins Regional Park
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:00

Mindfulness Nature Hike
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:00
De-stress the natural way by taking a guided mindfulness walk on one of our trails, where you’ll refresh your body, mind, and spirit through calming nature‑based activities. Join us at Clearwater Nature Center for a mindfulness walk or hike led by a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, designed to deepen your connection with the natural world—just wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

Basic Birding 101
2026-05-12 09:00 - 10:30
Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season. Enjoy the beauty of nature as you search for the many birds moving through our area.
