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A nighttime holiday light display along a wooded road featuring large illuminated candy canes, a brightly lit Christmas tree, and colorful light sculptures including a train and other festive shapes, all glowing against an orange-tinted sky.
November 25, 2025

Celebrate the Holiday Season with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County

Free or low-cost Holiday Events for the Entire Family   RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission…

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Safe Summer Youth Campaign Launched by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

June 27, 2024

Riverdale, MD – Today the Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of M-NCPPC, proudly announced its…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Cancels Sunday Afternoon Outdoor Events Due to Extreme Heat

June 22, 2024

RIVERDALE, Md. – Due to the forecast of extreme heat, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County afternoon…

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Enjoy Summer Fun at M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Aquatic Facilities

June 18, 2024

RIVERDALE, Md. – Get ready to dive into summer with Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of…

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New Chief of Park Police Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

May 28, 2024

Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is pleased to announce the confirmation…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Honored with Historic Preservation Award

May 14, 2024

A significant moment for the Department’s Historic Preservation Unit Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Riverdale, MD – Today, the Department of Parks…

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Oakcrest Community Center Playground Ribbon Cutting

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Joins KABOOM! in National Initiative to End Playspace Inequity

May 07, 2024

25 in 5 Initiative Aims to Ensure Every Child Has an Amazing Place to Play MEDIA CONTACT: Angel Waldron |…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County announces revamped swim lesson program for Summer 2024

May 01, 2024

Dive in! Now offering more classes, more opportunities! RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County,…

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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County’s College Park Aviation Museum Wins Grant from Maryland Center for History and Culture

March 15, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2024 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Program Contact: Samantha Ferris, 301-864-5315 Riverdale, MD – The…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 01, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2024 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Riverdale, MD – The Department of Parks and Recreation…

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