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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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Despite July 1 Marijuana Legalization, Outdoor Parks in Prince George’s County Remain Smoke-Free

June 27, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Riverdale, MD – Today The Department of Parks and…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces the cancelation of all outdoor programming for June 8 - 9

June 08, 2023

**ALERT** M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Cancels All Outdoor Programs Riverdale, MD - M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces the cancelation of all outdoor programming for June 8 - 9…

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All About the NEW Pgparks.com Web Experience

June 08, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County…

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Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest Summer 2023 Tour

June 08, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 7, 2023 Program Contact: Megan Merchant, 301-446-3228 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks…

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2023 Fairwood Community Park Performance Series

June 08, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Program Contact: Sarah Byrne, 301-446-3241 Department of Parks and…

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2023 Juneteenth Festival

June 08, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2023 Program Contact: Dr. Dennis Doster, 240-264-3415 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Juneteenth Festival Announced…

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FREE Weekend Tutoring Offered by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

February 16, 2023

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Launches  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Saturday…

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First Date of Job Fair Series Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

February 15, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces  First Date of Job Fair Series Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is pleased…

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2023 Black History Month Programming Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

February 01, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces 2023 Black History Month Programming Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s…

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