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June 09, 2026

M-NCPPC Raises Concerns Over Prince George’s County’s FY27 Budget  

Commission calls for transparency and equity in the budget process while reaffirming nearly 100 years of essential services to Prince George's County LARGO, Md. (June 9, 2026) —…

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June 10, 2026

Statement from M-NCPPC on Legal Action Against Prince George’s County Regarding FY27 Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2026  MEDIA CONTACT: Calista Black, Calista.Black@mncppc.org                                       Anika B. Jackson, Anika.Jackson@pgparks.com Statement from M-NCPPC on legal…

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

October 31, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31,2025 COMMUNITY MESSAGE UPDATE (October 31, 2025) – The major aquatic capital improvement project and renovation…

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Celebrate the Season! Holiday Fun Begins this November with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County

October 28, 2025

From cultural celebrations to family activities, enjoy free and affordable events all November long RIVERDALE, Md. – Kick off the…

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Extended Closure at the indoor pool at Allentown Splash, Tennis & Fitness Park

October 24, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 24, 2025 COMMUNITY MESSAGE M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County regrets to inform…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is open for History, Culture, Nature, and More!

October 03, 2025

Free recreational opportunities are available during the federal government shutdown  RIVERDALE, Md. – In support of the community impacted by the…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Provides Free and Low-Cost Recreation During Federal Government Shutdown

October 03, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces Events for October

September 25, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County invites the community to participate in a…

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State, County Officials Cut Ribbon on WB&A Trail Patuxent River Bridge, Closing Major Trail Gap

September 16, 2025

Bridge Strengthens Regional and National Trail Networks While Expanding Safe Recreation and Transportation Options Prince George's County, Md.  (September 16, 2025)…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Honors and Celebrates the Diverse Hispanic Community with Vibrant Events for the Community

September 08, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announces the official lineup of events and…

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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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