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March 16, 2026

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Early Closures Due to Tornado Warning and Severe Weather Threat

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, announces…

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March 23, 2026

Tee Time to Tree Time: A Lake Arbor Golf Course Transformation

10,000+ Trees to Rewild Former Fairways into a Thriving Park Riverdale, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission…

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April 29, 2026

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

FREE and low-cost events for the entire family!   RIVERDALE, Md. – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince…

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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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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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