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Airmail Centennial Celebration

Join us the weekend of August 10-12 as we celebrate the centennial of the first Airmail flight from College Park!

Abbreviated Hours for Exhibit Install

College Park Aviation Museum will be open 10am - 12:30pm on Monday, July 30, Tuesday, July 31 and Wednesday, August 1 as we prepare our new exhibit Delivering America: Airmail to E-mail.The museum will resume normal hours on Thursday, August 2.

A Monstrous New Exhibit!

The museum just opened its newest exhibit – Gamera: A Monstrous Achievement. Do you have the balance, strength and power to be a helicopter? Find out in this exhibit exploring the evolution of helicopters through the University of Maryland&r...

Field of Firsts Foundation Announces Matching Grant

The Field of Firsts Foundation (FOFF) received a grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to help fund the museum’s creation of a new semi-permanent exhibit to celebrate the Air Mail Centennial, which kicks off in August 2018. You can be...

New Program - Legends by Lantern on October 28!

Find out what happened to Corporal Frank Scott and see the airfield by lamplight while hearing tales of the past. This new program is a spin-off from the museum’s long-standing, Haunted Hangar, which was long overdue for a tune-up! Participants ...

Welcome to our newly redesigned website

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The Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees Wishes Dr. Alicia Hart Farewell

Dr. Hart has consistently extended her sincere efforts and willingly dedicated herself to support the members and staff of the Employees’ Retirement System, as well as the M-NCPPC retirees in the ERS system.

The Board of Trustees and Staff thanks...

ERS LifeTimes Newsletter

Once a month, the ERS LifeTimes is included in the Commission's Update employee's newsletter.  It is the ERS' means for communicating important information to all members.

Our Catering Policy has changed

Beginning September 1, 2017, the historic rental properties will offer an exclusive listing of full-service caterers for your convenience. 

Interested caterers are welcome to apply to be included on this listing through the M-NCPPC bidding process...

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Welcome to our newly redesigned website

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Watkins Nature Center Hosts Audubon Photography Awards Traveling Exhibit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 16, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Airmail Centennial Takes off at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 –or- Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com;IYANA MOORE - 301-446-3313; Iyana.Moore@pgparks.com - or -

ANDREA COCHRANE TRACEY 301-864-5310 - or- Andrea.Tracey@...

The Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Blazing Backyard Beach Party Provides Fun in the Sun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Express Yourself! Support Teens Using the Power of Hip Hop at 12th Annual Performance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 25, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Independence Day 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

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Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 14, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule

for Memorial Day 2018

RIVERDALE, MD &nd...

Department of Parks & Recreation Recipients 2018 All-Star Initiative by MLB & Washington Nationals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 7, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 – or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Recipients of 2018 All-Star Legacy Initiative by MLB and Washingt...

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex 11th Annual Health Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 13, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex Hosts 11th Annual Health Fair

&...

M-NCPPC STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT “PEACE CROSS” WORLD WAR I VETERANS MEMORIAL DECISION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 1, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT 

“PEACE CROSS” WORLD WAR I VETERANS MEMORIAL DECISION

&...

Department of Parks and Recreation Presidents’ Day Holiday Schedule Facilities Open with Few Except

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 12, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 - or - Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

Department of Parks and Recreation Presidents’ Day Holiday Schedule Facilities Open with Few Exce...

The M-NCPPC Black History Program Presents “We Return Fighting” Annual Black History Month Exhibit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 24, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

The M-NCPPC Black History Program Presents “We Return Fighting”Annual Black History Month Exhibit

Riverda...

Department of Parks and Recreation Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 11, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

Department of Parks and Recreation Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule Facilities ...

Department of Parks and Recreation is Searching for Centenarians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 27, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 or Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation is Searching for Centenarians

Riverdale, MD – D...

Three Kings Day Celebration Registration Open Now!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 13, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 or Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Three Kings Day Celebration

Registration Open Now!

College Park, MD – The M-NCPPC,...

Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 12, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327 or Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation Upcoming Holiday Schedule

Riverdale, MD – All Department of Parks a...

Department of Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 15, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

Department of Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Riverdale, MD – All Departmen...

Department of Parks and Recreation Facilities OPEN Veterans Day Holiday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 1, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Department of Par...

M-NCPPC PETITIONS FOR REHEARING OF COURT DECISION REGARDING “PEACE CROSS” WWI VETERANS MEMORIAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 2, 2017

Contact: Andrea Davey, Public Affairs Officer, 301-952-4314

              Anika Jackson, Principal Public Affairs Specialist, 301-952-4584

M-NCPPC PETITIONS ...

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! Celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 30, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!

Celebrate Scien...

Create New Connections this November With the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 30, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Create New Connections this November

W...

The Publick Playhouse Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 23, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

The Publick Playhouse Celebrates its 40^th Anniversary &nbs...

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Presents Bombay Rickey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 13, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com 

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation PresentsBombay Rickey

Riverdale, MD – Join ...

Prestigious Horse Show Hits New Highs More than 1,000 entries to compete in the Capital Challenge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 29, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Prestigious Horse...

Kinderfest 2017: Bigger and Better

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 28, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com– or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Kinderfest 2017:

B...

Fall into Nature: What’s Happening at Watkins this October

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 26, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Fall into Nature...

iCelebración! Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

iCelebración!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritag...

Live, Laugh, and Learn this September with the Department of Parks and Recreation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 30, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

Live, Laugh, and Learn this Septemberwith the Departme...

Family FREE Day: Celebrate M-NCPPC's 90th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 15, 2017MEDIA CONTACTS: Kira Calm Lewis - 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgarks.com - or - Veronica Marshall - 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgarks.com

Family FREE Day: Celebrate M-NCPPC's 90^th Ann...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Labor Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 1, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Labor Day

Riverdale,...

Santana Moss Talks Life, Sports, and Success with Department of Parks and Recreation Campers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 14, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Santana Moss Talks Life, Sports, and Success

with ...

Department of Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule for Independence Day 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 28, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS

301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com

Riverdale, MD – The Department of Parks and Recreation facilities will operate on the following schedule on Tuesday, July 4, 2017:

For more details, ...

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Issues Updated Park Rules and Regulations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 30, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commi...

Durant Gives Back to the Department of Parks and Recreation By helping others follow in his footstep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA CALM LEWIS 301-446-3327; Kira.CalmLewis@pgparks.com – or –

VERONICA MARSHALL 301-446-3313; Veronica.Marshall@pgparks.com

Durant Gives Back to the Department of Parks and Recreation

By helping others fol...

Upcoming Cancellations and Closures

Friday, July 27, 2018Event @ FedEx (Beyoncé & Jay-Z)6 am– 3:30 pm (facility hours)Saturday, July 28, 2018Event @ FedEx (Beyoncé & Jay-Z)6 am– 3:30 pm (facility hours)

Saturday, August 4, 2018Event @ FedEx (...

Discounted Amusement Tickets

Get your discounted amusement park tickets here for Busch Gardens (VA), Diggerland USA (NJ), Dorney Park (PA), Dutch Wonderland (PA), Hershey Park (PA), Kings Dominion (VA), Sahara Sam’s (NJ), Sesame Place (PA), Six Flags America (MD), Six Flags...

NOW HIRING Lifeguards

Looking for a fun and exciting job? Consider a position at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex, Aquatics Center. From lifeguards to swim instructors, we have something for everyone! Positions are currently available; you must be 16...

Welcome to our newly redesigned website

We are happy to unveil our newly redesigned website. If you have any comments or concerns regarding our website, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.

Chairman Hewlett Honored with Several Professional Awards

The Commissioners and staff congratulate Prince George’s County Planning Board Chairman Elizabeth (Bet­ty) M. Hewlett on her selection as the recipient of several prestigious awards this spring. 

On April 15, 2018, Chairman Hewle...

Chamber Of Commerce Honors Planning Board Vice Chair Bailey With Prestigious Award

The Commissioners and staff congratulate Prince George’s County Planning Board Vice Chair Dorothy F. Bailey on receiving the “Leadership Achievement Award” from the Women in Business Development Committee of the Prince George...

M. Andree Green Checkley Named Director M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department

UPPER MARLBORO, MD. – The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) today announced its selection of M. Andree Green Checkley as Director of the M-NCPPC’s Pr...

Zoning Rewrite

The Prince George’s County Planning Department is conducting a comprehensive rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.. These laws define how land in certain geographic areas can be used. The current Zoning Ordinance is more t...

Monthly Meeting

Please join us for our monthly meeting at the Maryland-National Capital Park Police Headquarters, 8100 Corporate Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20875, every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.

Welcome to our newly redesigned website

We are happy to unveil our newly redesigned Show Place Arena website. If you have any comments or concerns regarding our website, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #14

The project is proceeding with the Design Development Phase of the Tucker Road Ice Rink. Recentactivities have concentrated on obtaining sufficient funding to avoid value engineering of the currentschematic design. In June, the Prince George’s C...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Entry Updates #13

Project Status:  

This update provides information on a number of positive developments as the Department of Parks and Recreation continues the progress of constructing a new Tucker Road Ice Rink. The most recent community meeting was held on Marc...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Entry Updates #12

Join us for a Community Meeting to discuss the Rebuilding of a NEW Tucker Road Ice Rink - Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 6:30-8 pm at the Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex at 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington.

Update 4/25: View the present...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Entry Updates #11

Join us for a Community Meeting for the rebuilding of a new Tucker Road Ice Rink and to review status of project.

March 15, 2018, 6:30-8 pmSouthern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington

Tucker Road Ice Rink Entry Updates #10

Join us for a Community Meeting for the rebuilding of a new Tucker Road Ice Rink to receive an update and to review the Preliminary Design.

Thursday, October 5, 2017, 6:30-8 pmSouthern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex7007 Bock Road, Fort Washin...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #9

Join us for a Community Meeting regarding the rebuilding of a NEW Tucker Road Ice Rink! Topics covered will include:

    •    Update on Project Funding

    •    Capita...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #8

Thank you to those of you who joined us at our last TRIR update meeting!

As promised, we have posted an online survey to gather your feedback. Please click http://www.pgparks.com/Open_Town_Hall to access the survey.

In addition to this information page, and...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #7

Congratulations to the Ducks for their exciting 1st place win at the 2017 York Ice Arena Rec/In-house Tournament, March 10-12, in York, PA.  We are extremely proud of the Ducks and our coaches! Go Ducks!

Please join us for a community meeting re...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #6

The Tucker Road Ice Rink staff and M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation representatives met with various Ice Rink consultants to discuss temporary and long-term solutions. Preliminary recommendations will be forthcoming, with our goal of providing ...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #5

We want to thank the Tucker Road Ice Rink community for coming out to the Community Meeting last night at Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex. The meeting was informative and gave us an opportunity to hear your concerns. 

As we mentioned ...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #4

Just a reminder that we will be holding a community meeting where M-NCPPC staff will share the extent of the damage and detail our next steps as we move forward. All who are interested are invited.

The meeting will be held Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 6:3...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #3

On February 9 at 6:30 pm, we will be holding a Tucker Road Ice Rink Community Meeting at Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex.  The facility is located at 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744.  

At that time, we will h...

Tucker Road Ice Rink Updates Entry #1

The Tucker Road Ice Rink, an indoor rink in Ft. Washington owned and operated by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Department of Parks and Recreation, is closed due to a significant, 2-alarm fire that took place on Wed...

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We are happy to unveil our newly redesigned Xtreme Teens website. If you have any comments or concerns regarding our website, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.