Under the current weather conditions, the Department is opening designated emergency warming centers for individuals and families without heat, experiencing homelessness, or otherwise in need of shelter during the storm.
Weather Alert: Due to inclement weather, all M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County offices, facilities, and programs will remain closed through Tuesday, January 27, 2026
For the latest information on facility operations, reopening, and program updates, please visit pgparks.com, follow us on social media @pgparks, or sign up for PGParks Alerts.
Click here for more information and a list of warming centers
Mount Rainier Nature Center will be closed for renovations from January 8-17, 2026.
Join M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Anacostia Watershed Society, & Mount Rainier Public Library to celebrate National Seed Swap Day. Exchange seeds with your neighbors and meet local organizations as you prepare for spring and diversify your garden!
Ticket Price: Free
Program Registration
To guarantee your spot within a program, advance registration is required for all programs with a PARKS DIRECT number. Drop-in admission (no registration) for programs are accepted only as space permits. Space availability is never guaranteed for drop-ins. Programs may be canceled 24-48 hours prior to the start of the program due to insufficient registrations via Parks Direct.
If you already have a PARKS DIRECT account, please register for programs via Parks Direct. Most of our programs allow for “spots booked” where only one person in the family needs to have an account to register for the total number of desired spots. However, for programs that do not allow for spots booked, each person desiring to attend the program must have their own Parks Direct account and be registered individually.
Don’t have an account yet? Check out the Parks Direct page for information on how to set up an account for yourself and your family.
For programs or boat tours that do not have a Parks Direct course number, please call for information.
Program Requirements
Check the age requirements for each program before registering. All participants must meet the age requirement to attend a program. For some programs, children must be accompanied by a registered adult, who must participate in the program with the child. Unless a program says otherwise you may not drop your child off and leave.
Fees for programs are based on your residency.
Program Fees
Make sure that your email and other contact information is up-to-date on your Parks Direct account prior to registration. Staff may need to contact you if they have questions or in the event that a program must be canceled due to inclement weather or other reasons.
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Mount Rainier Nature & Recreation Center offers specific curriculum-based programs for school groups at their school, on-site, or at a nearby park.
Mount Rainier Nature & Recreation Center offers specific curriculum-based programs for school groups at their school, on-site, or at a nearby park. Most programs generally last about 45 minutes. All programs are by reservation only and need to be booked in advance. A limited number of adult chaperones and teachers will be admitted free, additional adults will be charged the same rate as students. Some of the programs may include a craft, game, hike, or story.
Fill out this form to make a reservation for your class.
For information on program fees, please email serenella.linares@pgparks.com.
Mount Rainier Nature & Recreation Center has a multipurpose room available for your meetings or special occasions. The kitchenette is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. The room holds around 125 people. Rectangular tables (6’x2′), circular tables, and chairs are available with your rental.
The renter will have to set up a PARKS DIRECT account. Rental hours run Sunday-Saturday from 9 am-11 pm. All rental times include set-up and breakdown time.
Call for 301-927-2163 for additional information and availability.
At Bladensburg Waterfront Park, we offer rental facilities for birthday parties, family reunions, weddings, meeting and more! We also get your equipped with recreational rental gear like kayaks, canoes, and bicycles! For more information, call (301) 779-0371.
Ropewalk Pavilion
The Ropewalk Pavilion is available for daily rentals and has approximately 24 picnic tables with a maximum seated capacity of 150 people. For information or to book the Ropewalk Pavilion, please call 301-779-0371 or come to the park office. Remember to bring a form of ID and payment.
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Waterfront Studio
The Waterfront Studio is available to rent by the hour for meetings, gatherings, parties, programs, lectures/exhibits, and other elegant functions.
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Minimum 4-hour rental on Saturdays and Sundays
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