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A group of women wearing matching orange shirts and winer gear pose in front of an outdoor light display at a park.
October 27, 2026

Celebrate the Start of the Holiday Season: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces November Events

RIVERDALE, Md. – The holiday season arrives in Prince George’s County! M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation announces free and…

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November 05, 2026

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation’s Festival of Lights Celebrates its 40th Annual Season in Prince George’s County

A beloved family tradition lighting up generations of memories RIVERDALE, Md. – The Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park…

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Several lights displays at a park at dusk. Including a tall Christmas tree and several candy cane lights along the road.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation’s Festival of Lights Celebrates its 40th Annual Season in Prince George’s County

November 05, 2026

A beloved family tradition lighting up generations of memories RIVERDALE, Md. – The Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park…

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A group of women wearing matching orange shirts and winer gear pose in front of an outdoor light display at a park.

Celebrate the Start of the Holiday Season: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces November Events

October 27, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. – The holiday season arrives in Prince George’s County! M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation announces free and…

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Executive leadership team poses at National Recreation and Park Association Conference holding the Gold Medal Finalist plaque.

M-NCPPC Highlighted as National Gold Medal Finalist for Parks and Recreation Excellence

October 01, 2026

M-NCPPC Recognized Nationally as a Top Four Parks and Recreation Agency Prince George’s County, MD — October 1, 2026 —…

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A girl wearing a beanie hat holds a magical wand outdoors.

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

October 01, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County will host a series of free and low-cost…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County logo with the slogan 'Live More, Play More' and website pgparks.com.

Statement from M-NCPPC on Rescheduled Hearings for FY27 Budget

September 18, 2026

The Circuit Court for Prince George’s County has issued a continuance in the matter related to The Maryland-National Capital Park…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County logo with the slogan 'Live More, Play More' and website pgparks.com.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Updates Cooling Center Operations for Residents Impacted by Storm-Related Power Outages

September 06, 2026

RIVERDALE, MD (September 6, 2026) – In response to ongoing power outages following recent severe storms, The Maryland-National Capital Park and…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County logo with the slogan 'Live More, Play More' and website pgparks.com.

M-NCPPC Activates Cooling Centers to Support Residents Impacted by Storm-Related Power Outages

September 05, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. (September 5, 2026) – In response to ongoing power outages following recent severe storms, The Maryland-National Capital Park…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County logo with the slogan 'Live More, Play More' and website pgparks.com.

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Provides Updates Following Severe Weather

September 04, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. (September 5, 2026) – Following severe storms that impacted the region, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince…

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

September 04, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. (September 4, 2026) – Following the recent severe storm that impacted the region, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and…

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