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African Historical and Cultural Events in September

October 17, 2023

Riverdale, Md – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, is proud to present several upcoming events about African History and Culture. Happening throughout September, the community will…

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A large, tan brick building with a dark red portico over entrance doors. Letters on the portico read John Addison Concert Hall.

Harmony Hall Arts Center October Programming

October 16, 2023

Riverdale, Md – Harmony Hall Arts Center, part of the Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, is…

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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County reopens Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Competition Pool

September 20, 2023

RIVERDALE, Md. – The Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex competition pool will reopen to the public with a limited schedule starting Monday, September 25, 2023. M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County has completed the pool assessment…

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A man and woman in colorful, coordinating dance costumes in black, blue, and green, dance or perform in a grass field. There are people sitting in folding chairs watching.

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

September 05, 2023

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County announces its official Hispanic Heritage Month programming for…

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Four runners race on an indoor track in a very large track and field arena with bleachers on both sides of the space. In the center of the track is a large area set up for high jump and other events.

The Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Indoor Track Extended Closure

August 28, 2023

*UPDATE: The Sports and Learning Complex indoor track renovations are expected to be completed by Winter 2024. The 2023- 2024…

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About 80 kids in gray t-shirts pose together on a football field with a handful of adults on either side. Behind them in the distance is a green scoreboard, goalposts, and some flag poles.

Collaboration Offering Commanders Flag Football League for Local Youth Announced

August 22, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County…

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About two dozen adults and kids, many in matching white t-shirts, are gathered in the sunshine behind a large red ribbon that has just been cut by a novelty pair of giant scissors by a tall man. Several of the kids are holding basketballs.

New Multi-Sport Court at Jesse J. Warr, Jr. Recreation Building to Complete Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playspace Unveiled

July 31, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Hour…

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Rare Dinosaur Fossils Discovered at M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Dinosaur Park

July 12, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2023 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Rare Dinosaur Fossils Discovered at M-NCPPC, Department of Parks…

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Several dozen young women in purple t-shirts pose during a summer camp visit with the First Lady of Maryland.

First Lady of Maryland Visits Summer Camp for Girls in Prince George's County

July 10, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2023 Media contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 RIVERDALE, MD – Today, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and…

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