Community Message
During cold weather conditions, lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water may appear frozen but are not safe. Ice can be thin and unstable and may give way without warning, posing a serious risk of injury or worse.
For your safety, please do not walk, skate, or enter any frozen water surface at any time, regardless of how solid it may appear.
We appreciate the community’s cooperation in helping keep everyone safe during winter weather.
RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, announces that all facilities, parks, programs, and services will open and operate under normal hours on Friday, January 30, 2026, following the recent winter snowstorm.
As winter weather continues to impact our region, employees are reminded to stay alert for updates regarding departmental operations and monitor official M-NCPPC communication channels frequently, including broadcast emails, the Weather Alert Line, and departmental announcements.
Warming Centers Operations through Thursday, January 29:
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County’s operating procedures activate warming centers during business hours when the Department is open. The emergency warming centers CLOSED at 6 pm Thursday, January 29, 2026.
The following Warming Centers are available under normal operating hours. Please visit pgparks.com for full details regarding locations and hours of availability.
For additional warming center accommodations, visit princegeorgescountymd.gov
The following childcare centers will be re-open under normal operations on Friday, January 30, 2026:
5310 Judges Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
The following childcare centers and programs will be CLOSED on Friday, January 30, 2026:
7200 Gallatin Street, Landover, MD 20784
Residents are urged to limit travel, when possible, check on neighbors, especially older adults and individuals with disabilities, and take precautions to prevent cold-related injuries. Community members are asked to use extreme caution while traveling the park system.
The Department will continue monitoring weather conditions and provide updates as they become available. M-NCPPC Prince George’s County’s commitment to People First, Purpose Always remains our focus, with an emphasis on service excellence and the safety of County residents, facility patrons, and employees.
Report Park and Trail Conditions
Residents should contact the Help Desk at 301‑699‑2255 with any concerns or questions regarding park and trail conditions.
For the latest information on facility operations, reopening, and program updates, or to sign up for PGParks Alerts visit pgparks.com or follow @pgparks on all social media platforms.
About the Department
With over 29,000 acres of parkland, trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and more, the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County provides an award-winning park system through progressive, quality, innovative leadership and commitment to its community and environment. The Department delivers first-class recreational activities and programs for people of all ages and ability levels. It strives to improve the quality of life for Prince George’s County residents and the communities in which they live, work, and raise families. The Department’s Formula 2040 Plan establishes a framework that will ensure the Department can meet future parks and recreation programmatic and facility needs. To learn more, visit www.pgparks.com.
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As winter weather and dangerously cold temperatures continue across our region, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
While facilities are closed, the Department remains focused on resident safety and will continue operating designated emergency warming centers to ensure countywide access to heated spaces during this weather event.
Warming Centers Open Thursday, January 29:
The following childcare centers will also be closed:
Residents are encouraged to take precautions, limit unnecessary travel, and check on neighbors who may need assistance. We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as they become available.
Learn more at pgparks.com, follow @pgparks, or sign up for PGParks Alerts.
