Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies

We recognize the challenges faced by veterans returning home with a disability. To help meet your wellness needs, the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation has a unique program, Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies, FREE-of-charge to qualified veterans.

A logo reading Healthy Minds and Bodies - Veterans, Fitness Training, Networking in red and blue

Eligibility

  • Serves all military veterans
  • 10% or more service-related disability
  • Honorable discharge

Services

Veterans accepted as a member into the Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Program will receive:

  • Monthly members’ e-newsletter with HMHB events, including special events, social networking opportunities, and veteran resources.
  • One-year Fitness/Aquatics Combo Pass (*Note: Combo pass sales are currently on hold)
  • One-year Fitness/Aquatics Combo Pass for a spouse, partner, or friend (*Note: Combo pass sales are currently on hold)
  • Personal training sessions with a certified trainer experienced in post-rehabilitation exercise (*Note: HMHB Personal Training Sessions are currently on hold)

Start dates and training sessions with a certified trainer will be tailored to meet the needs of each participant. An initial consult with staff is required to determine if this program is right for you.

Fitness/Aquatics passes and personal training sessions are affiliated with:

Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex
13820 and 13950 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707

Wayne K. Curry, Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road
Landover, MD 20785

Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex
13601 Missouri Avenue
Brandywine, MD 20613

Additional Information

If you are interested in participating in the Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies fitness initiative for military veterans with disabilities, please complete the online Interest Form and an M-NCPPC staff member will contact you.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, please email HealthyMindsHealthyBodies@pgparks.com, or call the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3400; Maryland Relay 7-1-1 for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability.