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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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Fall into Fun! M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Announces Events for September

September 03, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – Fall into fun this September with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County with a…

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Major Aquatic Capital Improvement Project and Renovation at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Scheduled to Begin October 2025

August 12, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. -- M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is excited to announce the upcoming start of…

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Hispanic Festival Community Message

August 04, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 4, 2025 COMMUNITY MESSAGE M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s has made the difficult decision to not move forward with this year’s Hispanic Festival. This decision comes after careful consideration and growing concerns within…

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Prince George’s County Planning Board Announces New Director Darius A. Stanton for the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County

July 22, 2025

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announces its appointment of Darius A. Stanton as the new Director of the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County. Effective Monday, July 21,…

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M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Welcomes New Chairman Darryl Barnes

July 16, 2025

For Immediate Release: July 14, 2025 M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Welcomes New Chairman Darryl Barnes LARGO, MD –…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Welcomes M-NCPPC Chairman Darryl Barnes and Honors National Parks and Recreation Month with Holidays in July celebration  

July 16, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – In celebration of the appointment of the new M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Chairman Darryl Barnes…

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Heat Advisory in Effect: M-NCPPC Encourages Safety and Use of Cooling Resources

June 24, 2025

Riverdale, MD – June 24, 2025 – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County remind residents and visitors to take precaution and use local cooling resources during the extreme heat advisory…

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Extreme Heat Advisory in Washington Metropolitan Area: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Encourages Caution and Offers Cooling Relief Options

June 23, 2025

Riverdale, MD – Due to the extreme heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service, The Maryland-National Capital Park and…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Honors and Celebrates African American History and Resilience with 2025 Juneteenth Festival

June 05, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is proud to host the 2025 Juneteenth Festival,…

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