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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…

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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…

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

M-NCPPC Invites Residents to Join FREE 9-Week Park Police Citizens Academy – Starting March 10

March 02, 2026

Riverdale, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George's County Division, is hosting a FREE, nine-week Park Police Citizens…

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

Planned Maintenance and Temporary Closure of Kirkwood Pedestrian Bridge along the Northwest Branch Trail

February 27, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. -- M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, announces planned maintenance work on a Kirkwood Pedestrian…

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Advance Notice of Planned Maintenance and Temporary Closure of Kirkwood Bridge along the Northwest Branch Trail

February 23, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. -- MNCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County, is planning maintenance work on the Kirkwood bridge along the Northwest Branch Trail. Recent evaluations indicate the bridge is aging and requires attention to support continued safe public…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Delayed Opening Due to Inclement Weather

February 22, 2026

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 operate on a delayed schedule on Monday, February 23, 2026, opening…

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Weather Alert

February 22, 2026

   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2026     Media Contact:  Anika B. Jackson  Division Chief, Public Affairs & Community Engagement  301-742-3627  Anika.Jackson@pgparks.com   M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Delayed Opening   RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department…

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M-NCPPC Mourns the Passing of Former Director Marye Wells-Harley

February 17, 2026

Visionary Leader and Champion of Excellence RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announces with profound sadness the passing of Marye Wells-Harley, a transformational leader whose legacy shaped parks, recreation, and planning across the National Capital…

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Safety Alert: Stay Off Frozen Lakes and Ponds

February 03, 2026

Community Message During cold weather conditions, lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water may appear frozen but are not safe.…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Resumes Normal Operations Following Snowstorm 

January 29, 2026

  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…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Operations and Emergency Warming Centers Updates  

January 28, 2026

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…

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