2016 Spring Guide

SPRING 2016 March 1- May 31

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PLAY! Art on the Trails Imagination Playgrounds Regional Parks

Visit our new American Indian Village. Details on page 8.

The Power of #PGParks Can’t wait for warmer weather and longer days? Looking forward to flowers and trees in bloom? Welcome--Department of Parks and Recreation parks, picnic areas, athletic fields, historic sites, community centers, and recreation facilities are for you and your family!

Walk along more than 100 miles of trails and spy the first robin of spring.

Discover our new public art project “Art on the Trails” with natural sculptures at five parks in Prince George’s County. Take your child or grandchild to any one of 209 playgrounds--including Imagination Playgrounds--for fun play and learning experiences. Decompress after a long work week and see the County’s natural beauty at one of our four regional parks.

Be sure to view our newest video about “Our Trails” at www.pgparks.com/Your_Parks/Trails.htm Don’t forget to take a photo or a selfie and share it with us!

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Art on the Trails

at Cosca Regional Park

Visitors hiking the Department of Parks and Recreation trails will be pleasantly surprised when they stumble upon original artwork created on the trail for that location. Art on the Trails recycles, reuses and repurposes materials found in nature such as downed trees and other natural materials and changes them into sculptures that reflect native wildlife. Working as a team with an artist, tree crews, naturalists and park rangers, young people learned the importance of protecting the environmental by creating art from found materials.

For more information and an up-to-date list of sculptures, go to www.pgparks. com›YourParks›Trails.

Louis F. Cosca Regional Park in Clinton is situated on 500 acres of rolling, wooded terrain and offers a variety of recreation for any outdoor enthusiast.

Stroll or hike one of several richly preserved trails. Play baseball or tennis in the athletic area. Enjoy lakeside activities or learn about the wonders of nature at Clearwater Nature Center. Go camping or rent a paddle boat.

PLAY AND LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD… at an Imagination Playground!

Visiting some new (and very unique) park playgrounds is certain to put a smile on everyone’s faces. Using our new passport guide, discover all of the newest “Imagination Playgrounds”- amazing, themed play areas designed with attractive, colorful equipment to promote children’s imagination. Pick up a passport at your nearest community center or email public.affairs@pgparks.com.

Visit www.pgparks.com›YourParks›Imagination Playgrounds for more information.

Becoming a SMARTlink customer

Stay in Touch!

If you have registered for a class or trip within the last 2 years via SMARTlink, you will automatically receive the quarterly Your Guide to Parks and Recreation.

New to the area, or haven’t used SMARTlink in the past 2 years? Then, e-mail public.affairs@pgparks.com and we’ll put you on our mailing list.

Want to get the latest in your parks and recreation events and programs via our Monday morning e-newsletter?

Send an e-mail request to public.affairs@pgparks.com and you’ll receive a weekly e-newsletter about upcoming Department of Parks and Recreation programs and events.

You must establish a SMARTlink account before you can register for classes and activities. It is easy to get started, and we’ll answer any questions you may have.

What do you need to join SMARTlink?

First, you need to set up an account for your family. Just stop by any M-NCPPC community center or other staffed recreation facility in Prince George’s County, and bring appropriate identification for each member of your immediate family— a driver’s license or other documentation* with current address and birthdate. You will be issued a family Personal Identification Number (PIN) and Client Barcode. Once you have these, you’ll be ready to log on or register in person as soon as the registration period begins. NOTE: Children’s birthdates must be verified. Be sure to open your SMARTlink account before registration begins; registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. * Must be an immediate family member or any child who is under your legal temporary or permanent custody.

Documentation is required to prove custody. * Accepted proof of residency: driver’s license or MVA ID card, utility bill, lease agreement, property settlement sheet or original letter from Disability Agency on official stationary. Accepted proof of identity: driver’s license or MVA ID card, passport, resident alien card, school or military ID card, or other government-issued ID. Accepted proof of age: driver’s license or MVA ID card, passport, resident/alien card, birth certificate with a raised seal, baptismal certificate with birthdate and raised seal, or original letter from school or Disability Agency on official stationery.

Ready to register?

To register online Internet registration is available 24 hours a day, beginning at 7 am on Tuesday, February 16 for Prince George’s County residents, and on Monday, February 22 for all others. You may view classes and activities, sign up, make a payment, and view your family’s current registrations.

Have the following...

• Client Barcode and Family PIN (given to you when you set up your SMARTlink account) • VISA credit/debit card or MasterCard credit/debit card number and expiration date Steps to follow...

• Visit our web site at www.pgparks.com and click on the SMARTlink logo at the top left of the page.

Need assistance?

• Click on the “help” tab on the SMARTlink web site, call any Parks and Recreation facility

during regular office hours, or email the Customer Help Desk at help4smartlink@pgparks.com.

To register in person Drop by any of our staffed Department of Parks and Recreation facilities during regular business hours beginning Tuesday, February 16 for Prince George’s County residents, and on Monday, February 22 for all others. Our friendly Parks and Recreation staff will take your registration and payment. Do not attempt to register at school sites.

Have the following...

• Client Barcode and Family PIN (available when you set up your SMARTlink account) • Program information (class/trip barcode needed)

Park and Planning Help Desk M-NCPPC’s Park and Planning Help Desk offers customers a quick and convenient connection to our services and programs. Whether you are curious about a biking trail or confused about our summer programs, need help with registration or want to know more about parks planned for your area, our Help Desk will steer you in the right direction. To get your questions answered right now, e-mail help4smartlink@pgparks.com or call us at 301-699-CALL (2255); TTY (Text Telephone) for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability 301-699-2544.

Resident Registration and Fees The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission policy gives priority to Prince George’s County residents during program and class enrollment; it also increases registration fees by approximately 20 percent for non-residents, or those living outside Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. This procedure ensures that the citizens who fund these programs through their tax dollars have the first option to enroll. After the priority registration period, registrations are accepted from residents of all jurisdictions. The fee schedule applies to all Commission programs and facilities in Prince George’s County, with a few exceptions such as performance tickets and historic site admission fees. *NOTE: Full payment is due at registration unless a class or program has a scheduled payment structure i.e. Kids’ Care, Trips & Excursions.

Need help? E-mail the Park and Planning Help Desk at help4smartlink@pgparks.com.

Fee Structure

Please note that fees are listed in groups, allowing a reduced fee for county residents. A guide to this fee structure is shown below.

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(RM) (NRM)

Residents of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties Non-residents: residents living anywhere except Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties Residents living in the impact area of the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex A member of a facility group, independent of residency A resident of Prince George’s or Montgomery Counties who is also a member of the facility A non-resident of Prince George’s or Montgomery Counties who is a member of the facility

Impact Area Fees & Registration (IA) means residents living in the Impact Area of the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex/ Wayne K. Curry Sports & Learning Center. Impact Area Residents are allowed one-week priority registration and receive a fee reduction for programs at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex/Wayne K. Curry Sports & Learning Center only. Call 301-583-2400, TTY 301-699-2544 for information about the impact area.

Refund Policy The registrant is entitled to a 100% refund, or a credit to his/her account, in the event that The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission cancels a course. The registrant may withdraw from a course at any time prior to course end, and will be entitled to receive a pro-rated credit to his/her account, based on the number of classes remaining at the time the withdrawal is requested. All withdrawals must be processed by the facility offering the program. If the registrant chooses to request a refund of the pro-rated amount, a 20% Refund Administration Fee will be imposed, reducing the amount to be refunded. No requests for refunds will be accepted after a course is completed. No cash refunds will be allowed. Refunds for credit card purchases will be issued as a credit to the credit card account, subject to the 20% Refund Administration Fee. Check refunds may take 3–4 weeks to process. No refund or credit will be issued for classes missed by the participant. Some activities have different refund/withdrawal policies that supersede this standard policy, as identified in the course description or details.

Non-Sufficient Funds Fee The NSF fee for returned checks is $35.

Fee Assistance Fee assistance is available for Prince George’s County residents only (does not apply to recreation council classes). Formal proof of need is required. Forms are available at area community centers and can be downloaded from www.pgparks.com.

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PRINCE GEORGE’S PLANNING BOARD

Elizabeth M. Hewlett, Chairman Dorothy F. Bailey Manuel R. Geraldo John P. Shoaff A. Shuanise Washington

MONTGOMERY PLANNING BOARD

Casey Anderson, Chair Norman Dreyfuss Natali Fani-Gonzalez Amy Presley Marye Wells-Harley

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Patricia Colihan Barney, Executive Director

6 Senior Activity Centers, Services & Clubs

The facilities and services of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, or ability to pay.

7 Volunteer Opportunities, Youth Services, Programs For People With Disabilities

Our Mission

8 Parks And Trails

In partnership with our citizens, the Department of Parks and Recreation provides comprehensive park and recreation programs, facilities, and services which respond to changing needs within our communities. We strive to preserve, enhance, and protect our open spaces to enrich the quality of life for present and future generations in a safe and secure environment.

Department of Parks and Recreation Ronnie Gathers, Director Debbie Tyner, Deputy Director of Area Operations Roslyn Johnson, Deputy Director of Facility Operations Darin Conforti, Deputy Director of Administration and Development

Park & Planning Help Desk 301-699-CALL (2255) TTY 301-699-2544 Park Permits: 301-699-2400; TTY 301-699-2544

Park Police 301-459-9088 TTY 301-459-3051 TTY (Text Telephone) for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability. Unless otherwise listed, please call 301-699-2544.

9 Trails, Park Permitted Sites 10 Historic Sites & Museums 12 Formal Rental Sites 13 Aquatics 21 Computer Skills 23 Crafts & Hobbies 24 Day Camps 24 Fitness & Health 31 Kids’ Day Out 32 Lifestyle & Learning 34 Martial Arts

38 Performing Arts 43 Programs For People With Disabilities 43 Sports 53 Trips & Excursions 54 Visual Arts 57 Our Facilities 60 InformaciÓn en español 61 Prince George’s County Planning Department 62 Sports Facilities

64 Sports, Health & Wellness Division; Prince George’s County Boys & Girls Club 65 Natural Areas & Programs 66 Cultural Arts Complexes 68 Calendar Of Events

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Administration and Development Administrative Services | 301-699-2255 Information Technology & Communication | 301-454-1515 Park Planning & Development | 301-699-2525

Area Operations Northern Area Operations | 301-445-4500 Central Area Operations | 301-218-6700 Southern Area Operations | 301-203-6000 Special Programs | 301-446-3400

Facility Operations Arts & Cultural Heritage | 301-446-3232 Public Affairs & Marketing | 301-446-3300 Maintenance & Development | 301-780-2300 Natural & Historical Resources | 301-627-2270 Sports, Health & Wellness | 301-446-6800

Photo and Video Policy M-NCPPC’s Department of Parks and Recreation staff may take photos or videos of participants in programs and special events, or people in parks or on park property, and use these images to promote M-NCPPC activities, events and facilities.

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

A fresh new look to Your Guide to Parks and Recreation –and a new digital version!

We’ve been working hard to update the print version of Your Guide and now have a digital version available with easy to use interactive features. In the print version, we’ve consolidated information and events so you can quickly learn about a facility or find a class.

Calendar events are now in one section making it easier for you to plan your recreation time.

Whether you’re at your desktop or on the go, the new tablet-friendly e-zine has tools for you to click the class barcode and register for an upcoming class, watch a video or share the e-zine with friends and family. Using a smartphone or tablet, all of the information is right at your fingertips. Visit www.pgparks.com to view the e-zine or download a PDF of the new Guide.

No matter which version you prefer, it’s an exciting new way to find out more about parks and recreation in Prince George’s County. Let us know what you think. Drop us a comment at public.affairs@pgparks.com.

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senior activity centers, services & clubs M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation is dedicated to meeting the social, intellectual and recreational needs of residents who are 60 years old & better. Enjoy social activities, fitness/health/wellness programs and classes, sports, the arts, trips, crafts, hobbies, games, movies, nature and more through a wide range of programs, clubs, facilities and services. Use the parks, trails and recreation facilities at your leisure. Six senior activity centers offer a variety of activities including special events, trips, classes & clubs, health & wellness programs, information and more. Provided by the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services Aging and Disabilities Services Division, limited transportation and hot lunches are also available at these sites. Many community centers have senior clubs that meet on specific days at set times each week. For details about senior activities, visit www.pgparks.com and click on Things To Do > Seniors, or send an e-mail to seniors@pgparks.com.

Senior Activity Centers Six senior activity centers offer a wide range of programs and services for those ages 60 & better. Special events, recreation classes, day trips, educational classes, and social activities are offered Monday–Friday.

The Department of Family Services, Aging Services Division provides limited transportation and nutritious hot lunches at the centers. Call 301-265-8450 for more information and reservations.

Seniors 60 & better who reside in Prince George’s or Montgomery County can obtain their FREE Community Center/Fitness Room ID cards by simply bringing proof of residency and age to any M-NCPPC community center during operating hours. New members are always welcome, so join today!

REDUCED RATES. Many activities and programs offer reduced rates for seniors. Visit www.pgparks. com and click on the SMARTlink logo to browse through classes. Reduced rates also are available for seniors 60 & better at Enterprise, Paint Branch and Henson Creek Golf Courses.

Camp Springs Senior Activity Center 6420 Allentown Rd., Camp Springs, MD 20748 301-449-0490; TTY 301-699-2544 Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center (Located in Seat Pleasant Activity Center) 5720 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant, MD 20743 301-386-5525; TTY 301-699-2544 Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center (Located in North Brentwood Mun. Center) 4009 Wallace Rd. North Brentwood, MD 20722 301-699-1238;TTY 301-699-2544

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John E. Howard Senior Activity Center 4400 Shell St., Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-735-2400; TTY 301-699-2544 Langley Park Senior Activity Center 1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville, MD 20783 301-408-4343; TTY 301-699-2544 Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center 7120 Contee Rd, Laurel, MD 20707 301-206-3350; TTY 301-699-2544

volunteer opportunities Opportunities to volunteer with the Department of Parks and Recreation are almost unlimited. Individuals (at least 13 years old) and groups can help with a one-day project or serve on an ongoing basis.

Some volunteer opportunities are eligible for student service learning hours or Scout service hours. Visit www.pgparks.com/volunteer.htm to see the full list of volunteer opportunities and to sign up to volunteer.

youth services Build skills through classes, special events, developmental programs, excursions and relaxing, drop-in activities.

These opportunities give youth a chance to be more successful in life by building their assets and positive experiences.

Get total access with a FREE youth ID card!

Youth ID cards for those ages 6–17 are FREE to Prince George’s County residents. Teens (ages 13–17) also have free access to community center fitness/weight rooms with their ID cards. Stop by any M-NCPPC community center to get your FREE Youth ID.

Xtreme Teens and Xtreme Pre-Teens Programs For those ages 10-17, the Xtreme Teens and Xtreme Pre-Teens programs offer opportunities to explore and enjoy the arts, nature, sports, travel and other healthy, fun, interesting recreational pursuits. Socialize with peers, participate in workshops, volunteer, perform, learn new skills, and gain a greater familiartity with the extraordinary parks and recreation opportunities available throughout the county.

For more information, call 301-446-3400 or e-mail myxtremeteens@pgparks.com.

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therapeutic recreation & program access Therapeutic Recreation Programs Programs available to Prince George’s County residents only.

For more information see page 43 or visit www.pgparks. com>ThingsToDo>Individuals with Disabilities.

Therapeutic recreation programs are designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and facilitate the development of leisure and recreation skills, socialization, independence, and overall quality of life. Programs are highly structured utilizing trained staff, adapted equipment and activities accompanied by a high staff/participant ratio. Programs include Kids’ Care after school programs, leisure skills development program, summer day camps, teen & adult social clubs, a performing arts club, adaptive aquatics programs, special events, sports/outdoor programs, and fitness/health & wellness programs.

Visit our NEW Therapeutic Sensory Room at South Bowie Community Center (1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie 20716), where participants have the opportunity to discover and explore stations involving tactile, auditory, and visual experiences in a safe and nurturing environment.

Inclusion Services Inclusion Services staff provide disability accommodations to facilitate opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities to engage in recreation and leisure activities together. These services include, but are not limited to, the use of companions, the provision of support staff to enhance the staff/participant ratio, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and adapted equipment. Register a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.

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Mon, Apr 11, 7-9 pm Summer Job Opportunity: Auditions for Summer Teen Actors Teens ages 16 & up who love to act, sing and dance are invited to audition for the Teen Performance Ensemble or the Prince George’s Children’s Theater. Those selected will be employed to perform in one-act live musical theater productions for children enrolled in M-NCPPC summer playgrounds and camps during June and July 2016. Choose an audition nearest your home: Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center or North Brentwood Community Center.

Prepare one-minute monologue and up-tempo song or dance. No appointment necessary. For details call 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544.

Disability Accommodation Statement The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities.

Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. For information about Inclusion Services and disability accommodations, call your area Inclusion Services Office: Northern Area: 301-445-4500; TTY 301-699-2544 Central Area: 301-390-3412; TTY 301-699-2544 Southern Area: 301-203-6000; TTY 301-699-2544 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation continually welcomes input from the community about programs and services for individuals with disabilities. If you have ideas to share, or have any questions or comments about our programs, please contact the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3400; TTY 301-699-2544 or send an email to Program.Access@pgparks.com.

Please contact the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3400; TTY 301-699-2544, if you would like to receive information in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille).

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parks & trails Nearly 16,000 acres of regional stream valley parkland provide open space, natural beauty, watershed protection, and recreation opportunities. Regional parks are more than 200 acres in size and offer a variety of facilities. Large portions of each regional park remain undeveloped in a natural state.

Find a Park For general information about local parks, use the Find a Park application online. Log on to www.pgparks.com and click on the “Find a Park” button on the right side of the page.

fishing & boating

regional park

Cedar Haven Fishing Area

Dinosaur Park

18400 Phyllis Wheatley Blvd., Eagle Harbor, MD 20608 Fishing is permitted along the shore; a Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing License is required.

Clyde Watson Boating Area 17901 Magruder’s Ferry Rd., Baden, MD 20613

Provides boating access to the Patuxent River. Standard boat ramp with pier and fishing area. Permit required.

Governor Bridge Natural Area & Canoe Launch 7600 Governor Bridge Rd., Bowie, MD 20715

2 miles of scenic woodland trails and an eight-acre lake managed as “catch-and release” for bass. Prince George’s Audubon Society leads bird/nature walks the 3rd Saturday of every month. Meet in parking lot at 7:30 am. Binoculars and waterproof footwear suggested. The area also provides access to the river for canoes and kayaks and is a launch site for the Patuxent Water Trail. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and to plan ahead. Access is restricted.

Queen Anne Natural Area and Canoe Launch 18405 Queen Anne Rd. Bowie, MD 20715

Over 2 miles of scenic woodland trails. Fishing is permitted near the old Queen Anne Bridge with parking at 18700 Queen Anne Bridge Road. Area provides access for canoes and kayaks and is a launch site for the Patuxent Water Trail.

dog parks College Park Dog Park at Acredale Community Park 4300 Metzerott Rd., College Park, MD 20740

Membership required; $30/first dog; $10/second dog. Open for new members who would like to exercise and socialize their dogs, in a half-acre fenced area. For more information, visit www.cpdogpark.org.

13201 Mid Atlantic Blvd., Laurel, MD 20708 Public programs: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month, 12 noon-4 pm; Call 301-627-1286; TTY 301-699-2544

Dinosaur Park preserves a rare deposit of fossils from the Cretaceous Period (115 million years ago). Join the search for fossilized remains of dinosaurs, reptiles, and ancient plants under the direction of knowledgeable paleontologists. Interpretive signs tell the story of Maryland’s dinosaurs and the industrial history of the area. Park grounds and interpretive signs can be visited daily.

Dinosaur Park has plenty of history to discover! Check out our Dinosaur Park video to learn more. www.youtube.com/user/pgparksandrecreation

Patuxent River Park 16000 Croom Airport Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544

Over 7,000 acres of natural area parklands along the eastern boundary of Prince George’s County. The park has a “limited use” policy, permitting only activities that protect the natural resources and scenic character of the river while providing compatible public recreation activities. Boat ramps, fishing piers, and hiking, bicycling and horseback riding trails, camping, canoe and kayak rentals, nature hikes, river ecology boat tours, and natural history programs. A limiteduse park with areas open for public recreation including: n

Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Tour - A 4-mile, self-guided tour that connects Patuxent River Park & Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary. Educational displays, observation towers, and a wooden bridge across the marsh. Driving tour open Sundays, 10 am-3 pm; open for hikers and bicycles daily. Guided tours available by reservation.

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Jug Bay Natural Area - 2,000 acre property serves as the park headquarters. It has over eight miles of multi-user, scenic woodland trails, boardwalks, public boat ramps, fishing areas, canoe and kayak rental, group picnic facilities and primitive tent camping, history programs and river ecology boat tours aboard a pontoon boat.

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Patuxent Rural Life Museums - Museums include a late 19th century log cabin, blacksmith shop, and a 1923 Sears Catalog house. The W. Henry Duvall Tool Museum has implements, household items, and trade tools from the past. The Tobacco Farming Museum includes exhibits about the history of tobacco in Maryland. The “Working the River” museum features exhibits on hunting, trapping and fishing.

Cosca Regional Park 1100 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735 301-868-1397; TTY 301-699-2544 Picnic shelter/pavilion reservations: 301-699-2400; Field permits: 301-446-6800; Tennis Bubble: 301-868-6462; Boat House: 301-868-7561 More than 690 acres with picnic areas/shelters, picnic pavilion, outdoor tennis courts, lake (for boating & fishing), boathouse, playgrounds, equestrian & nature trail network, campsites, softball fields, baseball fields, Cosca Tennis Bubble, and Clearwater Nature Center. Athletic fields; picnic pavilion & some shelters also reserved by permit.

Boathouse - Open May through October, weather permitting. Paddle boats for rent. Accommodations made for large groups with advance notice.

Skate Park- Visitors are encouraged to wear personal safety equipment at all times. Park is open from dawn to dusk. Use of the facility is at your own risk.

The American Indian Village at Patuxent River Park is a replicated Eastern Woodland Village with various components giving visitors opportunities to explore the history of the Indigenous peoples of Prince George’s County, Maryland and the surrounding areas.

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Heurich Dog Park Corner of Nicholson and Ager Roads, Hyattsville, MD 20782

Heurich Dog Park is a one-acre, fenced area for dogs to play off-leash with fellow canines. The park includes separate areas for large and small dogs. Future improvements will include a pavilion for shade, agility obstacles, and a drinking fountain. No membership required.

Fairland Regional Park 13820 & 13950 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel, MD 20707 301-362-6060; TTY 301-699-2544 Tennis Bubble: 301-362-6060; The Gardens Ice House: 301-953-0100; Lighted field permits: 301-446-6800

More than 150 acres with: Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex (gymnastics center, racquetball court, fitness center, Fairland Tennis Bubble, sand volleyball court, and 50-meter indoor swimming pool), The Gardens Ice House (year-round), lighted softball fields (permit required), storm water management demonstration project area, trails and play equipment.

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Patuxent River 4-H Center 18405 Queen Anne Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-218-3079; TTY 301-699-2544 Educational center open to groups by reservation.

Environmental education programs, facility rentals, overnight cabins, 4-H activities, group camping, and farming programs. Canoe launch on-site.

Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-218-6700; TTY 301-699-2544 Picnic area reservations: see page 9 Campground permits, Tennis Bubble & Outdoor Tennis: 301-218-6870 Seasonal historic Chesapeake Carousel, train, mini-golf, refreshment depot: 301-218-6757 Watkins Nature Center: 301-218-6702 More than 850 acres. Facilities include: Watkins Nature Center, the Chesapeake Carousel (seasonal), Old Maryland Farm, miniature train (seasonal), snack vending (seasonal) miniature golf course (seasonal), lighted softball fields (permit required), practice softball field, lighted football/ soccer field (permit required), outdoor basketball courts, lighted outdoor tennis courts, Watkins Tennis Bubble, campsites, picnic areas with shelters, playgrounds, a paved, 1.7-mile circuitous hiker/biker trail, as well as miles of trail through deciduous forest.

Walker Mill Regional Park 8840 Walker Mill Rd., District Heights, MD 20747 Picnic area reservations: 301-699-2400; TTY 301-699-2544 | Field permits: 301-446-6800;

More than 470 acres. Facilities accessible from Walker Mill Road include: lighted baseball, softball & soccer/football fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, play equipment, picnic area, open shelter, and trail. Outdoor art sculpture on-site. Facilities accessible from Berry Lane include half basketball court, play equipment areas, and open shelter/ picnic area. Open shelter/picnic area by permit only.

skate parks Visitors are encouraged to wear personal safety equipment at all times. Park is open from dawn to dusk. Use of the facility is at your own risk.

Cosca Skate Park

1100 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735

Melrose Skate Park

4666 Rhode Island Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781

Mount Rainier Skate Park

3700 Block 37th St. and Wells Ave., Mount Rainier, MD 20712

Sunnyside Skate Park

10110 Rhode Island Ave., Beltsville, MD 20705

Walker Mill Skate Park

8001 Walker Mill Rd., District Heights, MD 20747

trails Approximately 46 miles of paved hiker/biker/equestrian trails run throughout the park system in the county.

Additionally, fitness trails, hiking trails, walking loop trails, and nature trails are also located in neighborhood and community parks. For information about the M-NCPPC trails below, call 301-699-CALL (2255); TTY 301-699-2544.

Trail maps are available online at www.pgparks.com > Your Parks > Trails, or pick up your free copy at 7833 Walker Dr., 1st Floor, Greenbelt, 20770. Office hours are 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Anacostia Tributary Trail System A link in the national Shore-to-Shore American Discovery Trail and the East Coast Greenway.

Approximately 26 miles of uninterrupted trails along the Anacostia River. Numerous developed parks and recreation facilities are located along the trail system. Enjoy hiking, biking, jogging, horseback riding, and in-line skating.

Walk along the Luther Goldman Birding Trail.

Open from sunrise to sunset, daily.

Governor Bridge Natural Area Trail Two miles of scenic woodland trails for hikers and bicyclists.

All trails are identified by white fiberglass markers and color coded diamond directional arrows. Users are encouraged to evaluate trail conditions prior to use and follow proper trail etiquette. Call 301-627-6074 to request a map.

Henson Creek Trail This 5.7-mile trail extends from Oxon Hill Road to Temple Hill Road. The trail is a scenic, recreational route through the Henson Creek Stream Valley Park and passes through several neighborhood and community parks, including Tucker Road Athletic Complex and Community Center. Shared use for cyclists, walkers, hikers, joggers and inline skaters includes grassy shoulder to accommodates equestrians.

There are at-grade road crossings at Tucker Road, Bock Road and Brinkley Road.

Jug Bay Natural Area Trail The Patuxent River Park’s Jug Bay Natural Area has over 8 miles of scenic woodland trails for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. All trails are identified by white fiberglass markers and color coded diamond directional arrows.

Call 301-627-6074 to request a map.

Patuxent Water Trail This self-guided paddling trail is designed for kayaking and canoeing. Explore the river, camp along its banks and visit its numerous parks, historic sites, sanctuaries, and refuges.

The trail can be accessed from many points in several counties. Call 301-627-6074 to request a map. Detailed information is available at www.patuxentwatertrail.org.

Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis (WB&A) Recreational Trail A 5.6-mile trail along the site of a former railroad. Runs northeast from Route 450 in Glenn Dale to Race Track Road near the Patuxent River. Amenities include trailhead parking, rest rooms, benches, bike racks, kiosks, and boardwalks through wetlands.

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge Trail This 3.5-mile trail extends from Oxon Hill Road across the Potomac River to the Huntington Metro Station in Virginia. The trail connects to the network of trails in Northern Virginia, including the Mount Vernon Trail. The asphalt and concrete trail surface accommodates shared use for bicyclists, walkers, hikers, runners, and inline skaters and is completely separated from motor vehicle traffic. The trail has a rating of easy except for a difficult halfmile, uphill section to Oxon Hill Road from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge where the trail gains approximately 200 feet in elevation. There are at-grade road crossings at Oxon Hill Road and National Harbor Blvd.

park permitted sites Listed below are M-NCPPC facilities that may be reserved through the Park Permit Office. Fees are subject to change.

For information, visit www.pgparks.com for rules, fees, availability, and listed locations with photos. For information about permitting athletic fields, call 301-446-6823.

6600 Kenilworth Ave., Suite 100, Riverdale, MD 20737 301-699-2400; TTY 301-699-2544

Adelphi Mill 8402 Riggs Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783

(See description under Formal Rental Sites, page 12.)

Bandwagon (Mobile covered trailer with stage) The bandwagon is a mobile covered trailer with a stage that is available for rental through the Park Permits Office. All requests must be received at least two weeks in advance of an event or they will not be processed. Please note that the bandwagon can only be delivered to Prince George’s County or Montgomery County. Contact the Park Permit Office at 301-699-2400 to see if it is available for the date you are requesting.

Recreation Centers Unstaffed, heated/air-conditioned facilities located within neighborhood parks, recreation buildings are suitable sites for birthday parties, bridal showers, and other family or community events. Buildings can be rented for a full 15 hour day (8am-11pm) or for any 9 hour block during that time period except where noted.

All buildings require an additional $200 security/key deposit to be paid at key/permit pickup.

Rentals are available to Prince George’s County and Montgomery County residents only ages 21 and above.

Neighborhood Open Shelters Open shelters are outside structures with roofs and no sides. Picnic tables are placed underneath, and each rental area includes grills. All permitted parks have restrooms available onsite. Permits are valid between 10am and 7pm.

Reservation does not include play equipment or courts which are open to the public or otherwise permitted.

The outdoor permitting season (picnic areas and garden plots) runs from the first weekend in May through the second weekend in October.

Reserved Picnic Areas Host your next event at one of our parks! Our covered picnic shelters at Cosca Regional Park and Watkins Regional Park are perfect for get-togethers large and small. For details, visit www.pgparks.com > Rentals & Permits > Park Rental.

Garden Plots Four plot locations are situated around the county where our residents can come together and garden.

Visit www.pgparks.com for more information.

General Policies All renters must be verified SMARTlink customers and provide valid proof of residency, age and ID. All rentals must be paid in full at the time of reservation and requires a signed electronic contract.

All cancellations prior to sixty full days of an event will result in an 80% refund of the rental cost. All cancellations between sixty and fourteen full days of an event will result in a 50% refund of the rental cost. All cancellations within fourteen full days of an event will not be eligible for any refund.

Visit www.pgparks.com for options and availability.

Reservations for rec buildings for the next calendar year begin on the first business day in September. Reservations for picnic shelters and garden plots for the current calendar year begin on the first business day of February.

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historic sites and museums Learn about the county’s history through tours, exhibits, lectures, teas, special events, and programs at these unique sites. Several of these historic sites are also available for public rental. For information, visit history.pgparks. com, or contact the Natural and Historical Resources Division at 301-627-2270, TTY 301-699-2544. For information about a specific historic site or museum, contact the complex directly.

RIVERSDALE HOUSE MUSEUM

The Archaeology Program

Columbia Air Center

301-627-1286; TTY 301-699-2544

16000 Croom Airport Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544

Studies, interprets and preserves archaeological resources through excavations, exhibits and public programs. The program assists historic site managers and park planners protect and preserve archaeological resources on historic sites and park properties; and provides public programs at Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park, Northampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park, Cherry Hill Cemetery and Dinosaur Park. Call for information about: seasonal volunteering (ages 14 & up), student internships, educational programs, Mount Calvert and Northampton Slave Quarters group tours and programs, and Dinosaur Park programs.

Black History Program

For information, please visit blackhistory.pgparks.com or call 240-264-3415; TTY 301-699-2544.

The Black History Program conducts research about the history of African Americans in Prince George’s County.

Exhibits and cultural programs are available for schools, community centers, and organizations in Prince George’s County.

Abraham Hall 7612 Old Muirkirk Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705 call 240-264-3415; TTY 301-699-2544 Tours by appointment; Please call to schedule a tour.

Abraham Hall, home of the Benevolent Sons and Daughters of Abraham, Rebecca Lodge #6, was built on this site in 1889. It is a two-story front-gabled building of wood frame construction. Abraham Hall has served as a meeting place, landmark and touchstone of the African American community of Rossville. Today, the site houses M-NCPPC’s Black History Program.

Battle of Bladensburg Visitor Center 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg MD, 20710 301-927-8819; TTY 301-699-2544 The Visitors Center is located within the Bladensburg Waterfront Park, near the site of the Battle of Bladensburg.

This devastating American loss in August 1814 allowed the British to burn buildings in Washington, D.C. The Visitors Center and park are part of The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trial.

Located at Patuxent River Park’s Jug Bay Natural Area, the Columbia Air Center was the first licensed African American owned and operated airport in Maryland, if not in the nation. The outdoor exhibit tells the story of the Center and the group of African American aviators known as the Cloud Club.

Darnall’s Chance House Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544 Darnall’s Chance was built in 1742 for a wealthy Scottish merchant and entrepreneur named James Wardrop. The house, a 15-room Georgian mansion, was the mainstay of a dwelling complex that included eight brick outbuildings, a rare underground brick burial vault, ornamental & vegetable gardens, an orchard and livestock. Following Wardrop’s death in 1760, his widow Lettice Lee married medical pioneer Dr. Adam Thomson and later Revolutionary War patriot Col. Joseph Sim. Museum tours highlight the similarities and differences between Lettice Lee and the lives of other 18th century women gentry, middling and enslaved. Museum exhibits and gift shop on premises. Grounds and tented patio available for rental functions. Tented patio (available May-Oct.) Capacity: 125 people.

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Dorsey Chapel 10704 Brookland Rd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769 240-264-3415; TTY 301-699-2544 Dorsey Chapel is an excellent example of the small frame, meetinghouse-style church that was the focal point of the rural African American community. Constructed in 1900, the one-room chapel was used until 1971, when the congregation merged with Perkins Chapel to form the Glenn Dale United Methodist Church. M-NCPPC acquired the vacated and deteriorating chapel in 1992 and fully restored it. Capacity: 50.

Rental and history tours by appointment only.

Call for program information & reservations.

Cherry Hill Cemetery 6821 Ingraham St., Riverdale, MD 20737 301-627-1286; TTY 301-699-2544 Cherry Hill Cemetery is a late-1800s African American family burial ground. Established in 1884 on the farm of Josiah Adams, it is significant as the only intact African American family farm cemetery in the BladensburgRiverdale-Hyattsville area. Graves are marked with slabs of local ironstone and yucca plants. The cemetery has interpretive signage and is open for self-guided tours.

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Marietta House Museum 5626 Bell Station Rd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769 301-464-5291; TTY 301-699-2544 Tours by appointment only. Call for information about library hours.

Built in 1813 by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Duvall, this federal period brick home is situated on 25 acres. A two-story addition was built in 1832. Of the original outbuildings, the Judge’s law office and root cellar remain. Marietta houses the NHRD County History Library.

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College Park Aviation Museum 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park, MD 20740 301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544 www.CollegeParkAviationMuseum.com Hours: Daily, 10 am-5 pm; Closed major holidays.

Group tours by appointment.

Admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 2-18, FREE age 1 & under Adjacent to the historic College Park Airport, the museum explores the stories and adventures of early aviation, including the training of our nation’s first military pilots by the Wright Brothers, and the first controlled helicopter flight. Planes, props, simulators, a wonderful gift shop, and the chance to watch planes take off and land at the world’s oldest continuously operating airport ensure that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com to learn more about the museum’s programs and events.

Montpelier Mansion

9650 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD 20708 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544 Call for information about guided tours.

Once a thriving plantation, Montpelier is one of the finest examples of 18th c. Georgian architecture in Maryland. The house was built c. 1783 by Major Thomas Snowden.

Enslaved Africans and indentured servants provided the labor as field hands and skilled craftsmen at the plantation and the Patuxent Ironworks. Montpelier hosted famous individuals including George and Martha Washington and Abigail Adams.

Montpelier is fully restored and furnished as it might have been in 1830. The mansion is available for weddings, receptions, and meetings. Capacity: 85.

Call for information about birthday parties and merit badges for Girl Scouts & Brownies.

Discover Prince George’s County’s rich history!

Visit history.pgparks.com to learn more about the history of our 23 historic sites and museums, and for the latest

information on upcoming

events and programs at

our sites.

Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park 16801 Mount Calvert Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-1286; TTY 301-699-2544 View our self-guided exhibit, “A Confluence of Three Cultures”. This exhibit interprets the archaeology of American Indians, the colonial town of Charles Town, Prince George’s County’s first seat of government, and the lives of enslaved African Americans. Outdoor interpretive signs provide information on Mount Calvert and the surrounding area.

Northampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park 10915 Water Port Ct., Bowie, MD 20721 301-627-1286; TTY 301-699-2544 Reconstructed foundations of two slave quarters of the former Northampton Plantation (1673-1865). Archaeological excavations have recovered artifacts and information about the lives of enslaved African American and tenant farmers who lived there from the late 18th century through mid-20th century.

Interpretive signs describe the site’s history and research.

Ridgeley Rosenwald School 8507 Central Ave., Capitol Heights, MD 20743 240-264-3415; TTY 301-699-2544 Please call for information about guided tours.

Ridgeley School opened in 1927 as Colored School No. 1 in Election District 13 and in the African American community of Ridgely. A recipient of a Rosenwald Fund grant, the school was one of nearly 5,000 Rosenwald Schools built in the south for African American children.

Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park, MD 20737 301-864-0420; TTY 301-699-2544 Please call for information about guided tours.

This Federal-era manor house, a National Historic Landmark, was home to Belgian immigrant Rosalie Stier, who married George Calvert, a descendant of Maryland’s founding family. The restored dependency building features an exhibit on the African American Plummer family and openhearth cooking demonstrations on selected Sundays, March through November. The Visitor Center highlights the history and archaeology of the estate. Mansion available for rental for meetings and special events. Capacity: 75.

Seabrook Schoolhouse 6116 Seabrook Rd., Seabrook, MD 20706 301-464-5291; TTY 301-699-2544 Built in 1896, Seabrook is one of the earliest one-room schoolhouses still surviving in Prince George’s County.

Serving students until it closed in 1953, the building was constructed by residents of the Seabrook railroad community on a lot provided by Thomas Seabrook.

Surratt House Museum 9118 Brandywine Rd., Clinton, MD 20735 301-868-1121; TTY 301-699-2544 www.surrattmuseum.org Built in 1852 as a family home, tavern, hostelry, and post office, this site gained significance when the Surratt family became involved in the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Guided tours include costumed docents, visitors’ center, and gift shop. Research library available by appointment. Inquire about off-site bus tours offered throughout the year. Curriculumbased school programs available.

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formal rental sites M-NCPPC owns unique sites available for public rental. Weddings, parties, receptions, and meetings are just some of the functions you can host at these charming sites throughout the county. Visit www.pgelegantsettings.com to view floor plans and photos. For availability, contact the facility manager. Permits are needed for some M-NCPPC recreation facilities. Permits for garden plots, regional park picnic areas, and local park shelters are issued by the M-NCPPC Park Permit Office.

Permits for rental of the historic Adelphi Mill and for many recreation buildings are also available through the Park Permit Office. Call 301-699-2400, TTY 301-699-2544.

OXON HILL MANOR

Elegant Settings

can make an ordinary event an extraordinary event.

For floor plans, photos and more, visit www.pgelegantsettings.com

Adelphi Mill 8402 Riggs Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783 Rental Information – Park Permits: 301-699-2400; TTY 301-699-2544

Located on the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River.

A 2-story stone gristmill built in the 1790s. The only surviving mill in Prince George’s County, and the oldest and largest mill in the Washington area. This air-conditioned, historic facility has a kitchen, and is available for public rental to residents of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties.

Maximum capacity for building: 150 on two levels.

Billingsley House 6900 Green Landing Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-0730; TTY 301-699-2544 Tours: Tuesdays & Fridays, 9 am-3 pm, one Sunday each month, 1-3 pm

Built around 1740 this brick, Tidewater Colonial plantation house sits on 430 acres overlooking the scenic Patuxent River. It features a large, brick, tented patio, two warming kitchens, two dressing rooms, living room, dining room, study, and a small upper deck with a panoramic view of the Patuxent River. Please call for driving directions.

Indoor capacity: 60 seated. Tented patio: 120 seated.

Darnall’s Chance House Museum (Detailed description on page 10.)

14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544 Tented patio (May-Oct.): 125 seated.

Dorsey Chapel (Detailed description on page 10.)

10704 Brookland Rd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769 240-264-3415; TTY 301-699-2544 Capacity: 50.

The Great Room at Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center 7120 Contee Rd., Laurel, MD 20707 301-206-3355; TTY 301-699-2544

Montpelier Mansion

Riversdale House Museum

(Detailed description on page 11) 9650 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD 20708 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544

(Detailed description on page 11.)

4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park, MD 20737 301-864-0420; TTY 301-699-2544

Newton White Mansion

Snow Hill Manor

Capacity: 85.

Capacity: 50 seated; 75 standing.

2708 Enterprise Rd., Mitchellville, MD 20721 301-249-2004; TTY 301-699-2544

This elegant mansion, built in 1939, features finely appointed architectural details, wood floors and crystal chandeliers. The spacious interior includes 6 large rooms, a contemporary glass-enclosed atrium that overlooks a golf course, a warming kitchen, and two dressing suites. A large brick patio with a central fountain provides a serene atmosphere for outdoor ceremonies and receptions.

Maximum capacity: 300 reception-style.

(Atrium - 200 with dancing; 240 without.)

13301 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Laurel, MD 20708 301-725-6037; TTY 301-699-2544 Tours: Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 am–5 pm

This two-story, brick plantation home of late-Georgian architecture features a long hallway, dining room, living room, music room, sitting room, two dressing rooms, and a warming kitchen. The exterior features a large, brick, tented patio surrounded by beautiful gardens and expansive landscape. Located just off a major highway, the property nevertheless provides a secluded, private, quiet setting.

Maximum capacity: indoor 60; tented patio: 120.

Oxon Hill Manor 6901 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-839-7782; TTY 301-699-2544

Built in 1928, this two-story, Neo-Georgian-style brick mansion has exquisite decorative detail and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The property includes English gardens, a rose-wrapped reflecting pool, expansive lawns, a wide-open patio and a view of the Potomac River from the garden. The interior includes a warming kitchen, grand foyer, library, dining room, ballroom and a dressing suite. All first floor rooms lead out to the upper terrace and each has floor-to-ceiling French doors.

Maximum capacity: 300 reception-style.

(210 seated; 170 with dancing.)

DORSEY CHAPEL

Prince George’s Ballroom 2411 Pinebrook Ave., Landover, MD 20785 301-341-7439; TTY 301-699-2544

This former country club and golf course is now home to an elegant ballroom, surrounded by parkland. The ballroom has one of the area’s largest hardwood dance floors, two dressing rooms, elegant crystal chandeliers, a sun porch, and a outdoor brick patio.

Maximum capacity: 250 reception-style.

(250 seated indoor; 250 seated patio.)

PRINCE GEORGE’S BALLROOM

This spacious and brand new rental/banquet room can be converted into four rooms to accommodate smaller, more intimate gatherings. Amenities include an audio-visual room sound and lighting system, a platform stage, and a commercial warming kitchen. Guests will have access to the facility’s Fireside Lounge for mingling and entertaining. The lounge contains a fireplace, comfortable, elegant furnishings, and access to the beautiful outdoor patio.

Maximum capacity: 300 reception-style; 224 seated dinner with dancing.

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sports facilities Athletic facilities for many sports are available throughout the park system. For general information about sports facilities or about ADA accessibility information, contact staff at the Sports, Health and Wellness Division at 301-446-6800; TTY 301-699-2544.

Sports, Health and Wellness Division 7833 Walker Dr., Suite 430, Greenbelt, MD 20770

PRINCE GEORGE’S SPORTS & LEARNING COMPLEX

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Kids’ Club - After-school program for K through 6th grade introduces children to sports, swimming, tennis, gymnastics, and arts & crafts. Instruction by certified teachers.

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Boundless Playground - At least 70% of the entire playground is universally accessible to all children.

venues – year-round

Allentown Splash, Tennis and Fitness Park 7210 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744 301-449-5566/67; TTY 301-699-2544 Indoor amenities include a fitness room with cardio machines and weights, a multi-purpose room, lounge/game room, locker rooms, 6 lane 25-yard pool, training pool, hot tub/spa, and wet classroom. Outdoor amenities include a diving well, family pool with slides and play features, children’s pool, a picnic area, a basketball court and six tennis courts equipped with lighting & fencing. This facility offers swimming lessons, land and water fitness classes, certification courses, tennis programs, dance classes, camps and a variety of other sports, health & wellness programs. Room rentals and indoor/outdoor birthday party and special event packages are available by reservation.

Prince George’s Equestrian Center/ The Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-952-7999 (event information); 301-952-7900 (other information); TTY 301-699-2544 www.showplacearena.com Multipurpose facility, with flexible exhibit space, seating for up to 5,800, banquet rooms, and in-house catering. The Equestrian Center is rented for use by horse shows from March through early November.

Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex Bickford Natatorium at Prince George’s Community College 301 Largo Rd., Largo, MD 20774 301-322-0676; 301-322-0979; TTY 301-699-2544 Located in the field house. Includes 50-meter, indoor pool, training pool, and whirlpool.

Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex 13820 & 13950 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel, MD 20707 301-362-6060; TTY 301-699-2544

8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover, MD 20785 301-583-2400; TTY 301-699-2544 www.pgsportsandlearn.com The centerpiece of the complex is the Wayne K. Curry Sports & Learning Center, a building with venues linked via a central Main Street atrium area: n Aquatic Center - indoor, 50-meter competition pool with seating for 1,500 spectators, and a leisure pool with lazy river and water slide. Birthday party packages available. n

The Fairland Athletic Complex is a multi-sport venue located on the grounds of Fairland Regional Park. Birthday party packages available. n Aquatics Center - 50-and 25-meter, indoor pools, heated whirlpool, family changing rooms, locker rooms, meeting rooms, outdoor sand volleyball court and deck area. Learn to swim programs, water fitness, and deep and shallow water classes. n

Massage Therapy - The latest in massage therapy techniques in our fully equipped massage therapy room. Maryland State licensed and nationally certified massage staff. Prices rom $35 to $80.

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Gymnastics Center - Gymnastics and trampoline competition events and classes for varying ages and skill levels are offered year-round.

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Tennis Center - Year-round facility with indoor hard courts and a racquetball court. Seasonal spot, party rentals, comprehensive instructional program, junior teams & adult leagues. Private & semi-private lessons available.

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Fitness Center - The fitness center includes weight room and land fitness classes. Fitness center passes and combo fit-n-swim passes are available.

One free land fitness day per month is offered.

Personal training and custom designed workouts are also available.

Field House - 200-meter indoor track, courts, and 3,000 seats for spectators.

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Fitness Center - jogging track, group exercise studios, strength training, and cardiovascular areas.

Chair massage therapy available.

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Learning Center - classrooms and meeting space (with audio/visual equipment) for educational programs and professional conferences/workshops.

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Gymnastics Center - gymnastics area, wooden aerobic dance floor, and seating for 1,000 spectators. Birthday party packages are available.

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Town Hall - hospitality suite available for public rentals, and support areas: food, beverage and concession areas including a full service café and catering service, meeting and coaching areas, training rooms, press box, and reception areas.

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Children’s Center - provides child care for a nominal fee while customers take a class, swim or work out.

Outdoor amenities including the following: n Outdoor Track and Sports Field - a lighted, 400meter track, field event area, seating for 5,500, and a stadium support facility with concession stand, team rooms and restrooms. A lighted, artificial football/soccer field is located within the track oval.

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Festival Field - grass area adjacent to track which serves as a special event venue, staging area, or field for soccer, lacrosse, or field hockey.

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Fitness Stations - two sets of outdoor fitness stations consisting of six pieces of equipment can be used for strength, endurance and core fitness.

Prince George’s Stadium 4101 Northeast Crain Hwy., Bowie, MD 20717 301-805-6000; TTY 301-699-2544 Home of the Bowie Baysox, Class AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles – www.baysox.com.

Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool 6122 Sargent Rd., Chillum, MD 20782 301-853-9115; TTY 301-699-2544 Indoor splash park amenities include, 25-yard lap lanes, water play area for pre-schoolers, pool with water slides and spray features, a vending area and locker room. Swimming lessons, water fitness classes, and health and safety certification courses. Birthday packages available.

Sugar Ray Leonard Amateur Boxing Center 7707 Barlowe Rd., Palmer Park, MD 20785 301-386-5888/89; TTY 301-699-2544 Training Hours: Amateur Boxers-Monday-Friday, 2-9 pm; Saturday, 10 am-2 pm

Theresa Banks Memorial Aquatics Center/ Glenarden Complex 8615 McLain Ave., Glenarden, MD 20706 301-772-5515/16; TTY 301-699-2544 Indoor pool includes 20-yard lap lanes, spa/hot tub, outdoor patio area and locker room. Swimming lessons, water fitness, certification courses and birthday party packages available.

summer-only pools From Memorial Day to Labor Day, enjoy swimming at one of our 6 outdoor summer pools. For more information, visit www.pgparks.com, click on Things To Do, then Aquatics.

Ellen E. Linson Splash Park Glenn Dale Splash Park Hamilton Splash Park J. Franklyn Bourne Memorial Pool Lane Manor Splash Park North Barnaby Splash Park

Yoga in the Parks Join us for FREE yoga classes in the beautiful outdoors! Learn basic yoga techniques, strengthen your body and discover how to free your mind with this popular fitness activity for people of all ages.

Yoga has been shown to reduce stress, improve moods, even lower blood pressure, and it can be modified to suit all abilities and fitness levels. Classes run Memorial Day through Labor Day. Feel free to grab your water bottle, towel, and yoga mat and attend yoga classes at M-NCPPC venues in Prince George’s County! For a complete schedule, call 301-446-6800 or visit www.pgparks.com > Things To Do > Sports > Health and Wellness Programs.

golf courses The First Tee of Prince George’s County www.thefirstteeprincegeorgescounty.org The First Tee is a unique youth development program that uses golf as the platform to teach life skills and golf.

The life skills training revolves around 9 core values designed to help shape the character of young people through positive learning experiences inherent in the game of golf. Classes are offered at locations listed below. The First Tee program begins in late March and ends in late September. Registration takes place in mid-February.

Enterprise Golf Course 2802 Enterprise Rd., Mitchellville, MD 20721 301-249-2040; TTY 301-699-2544 Enterprise is an 18-hole, par 72 golf course with a driving range, and large short game area and practice greens. Golf instruction and group lessons are available. Clubhouse has pro shop, snack bar, and patio. Tee time reservations are available, and course is open year-round. Golf classes are available in spring, summer and fall. Contact the facility to register. Book your tee time online at www.pgparks.com or download the mobile app PGParks Golf in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Paint Branch Golf Complex & Performance Center 4690 University Blvd., College Park, MD 20740 Pro Shop: 301-935-0330; Performance Center: 301-935-2600; TTY 301-699-2544 A year-round, practice and learning facility. Executive-length, 9-hole course, par 31 with 40-station, lighted and heated driving range, with a short game area and practice putting greens. All play is first-come, first-served. Paint Branch has an extensive equipment inventory and club fitters with fitting tools. Clubhouse has pro shop and snack bar. Electric carts, pull carts, and club rentals available. The Performance Center offers year-round training and includes a golf simulator, video hitting bay, indoor putting green, and exercise room. A large, short game area provides an excellent opportunity to work on your game. PGA instructors offer private and group lessons using indoor teaching simulator, K-Vest 3D system and state-of-the-art video analysis.

Did you know?

M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation offers accessible golf carts to make golf more available to individuals with mobility impairments. These golf carts operate with hand controls, and the seats raise, lower and swivel to allow positioning to the ball. Golf bags may be mounted to the carts’ fronts for easy access to your clubs. Accessible golf carts are available at Enterprise, Henson Creek and Paint Branch Golf Courses.

Gunpowder Golf Course 14300 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel, MD 20708 301-725-4532; TTY 301-699-2544 The 18-hole, par 70 course at Fairland Regional Park measures 6,061 yards with both front and back nines offering tree-lined, hilly holes. Call for pro shop hours. Group outings and tournament packages available.

Henson Creek Golf Course 1641 Tucker Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744 301-567-4646; TTY 301-699-2544 Henson Creek is a 9-hole, par 33 course open year-round. Play is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tournaments, outings and leagues welcome. Driving range with 20 stations; private and group instruction available. Clubhouse, pro shop snack bar, and club and cart rentals available. Golf classes spring, summer and fall. Contact the facility to register for classes.

Kentland Golf Training Center

ice skating Herbert Wells Ice Rink (open October-April) 5211 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740 301-277-3717; TTY 301-699-2544 This semi-enclosed regulation size standard NHL ice rink’s amenities include shower/changing facilities, vending machines, and outdoor fireplace. Facility is home to the Wells Warriors Youth Hockey Recreation League, the College Park Adult Hockey League and the Herbert Wells Ice Rink Figure Skating Team. Programs include public ice skating sessions, ISI Learn to Skate classes, Learn to Play Hockey classes, broom ball, ice rentals and birthday party packages.

The Gardens Ice House (year-round) 13800 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel, MD 20707 301-953-0100; TTY 301-699-2544

2411 Pinebrook Ave., Landover, MD 20785 301-772-2527; TTY 301-699-2544

Operated by a private company on park land.

Driving range, short game practice area, practice putting green and a three-hole short course. Private and group instruction available; call for dates and times.

Tucker Road Ice Rink (year-round)

Paint Branch Pkwy. “Disc” Golf Course 5202 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740 301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544

1770 Tucker Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744 301-265-1525; TTY 301-699-2544 This facility has a regulation size standard NHL ice pad. The facility has a warming area, skate rental, locker rooms, a party/conference room, spectator bleachers and a café with vending machines. Programs include public skating, the USFS Basic Skills Learn to Skate program, freestyle skating sessions, adult pick-up hockey, Give it a Shot youth hockey classes and clinics, in-house youth hockey teams affiliated with USA Hockey, spring & summer day camps, birthday parties, and ice and room rental packages.

racquetball courts Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex 13950 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel, MD 20707 301-362-6060; TTY 301-699-2544

Upper Marlboro Community Center 5400 Marlboro Race Track Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-2828; TTY 301-699-2544

tennis - indoor Cosca Tennis Bubble 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735 301-868-6462; TTY 301-699-2544 This recently replaced tennis bubble and renovated clubhouse includes four indoor courts and six adjacent outdoor lighted courts that are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fairland Tennis Bubble 13950 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel, MD 20707 301-362-6060; TTY 301-699-2544 Open year-round; air-conditioned. Hosts competitive Junior Tennis Team.

Watkins Tennis Bubble 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-218-6870; TTY 301-699-2544 Year-round, heated and air-conditioned facility with five indoor courts. Adjacent, outdoor, lighted courts available on a first-come, first-served basis.

trap & skeet center Prince George’s County Trap and Skeet Center & Hugh B. “Reds” Robey Clubhouse 10400 Good Luck Rd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769 301-577-7178; TTY 301-699-2544 Call for dates & times. Pre-registration recommended.

A comprehensive clay target shooting facility open to the general public on a year-round basis. Leagues available, with registration at the clubhouse. Facility is fully-equipped with 13 skeet & trap fields, doubles trap, Olympic bunker trap, wobble trap, international skeet, 5-stand and sporting clays. The clubhouse features a fully stocked pro shop. n

Group Outings - Book your outing for groups of 15 to 300 under our large pavilion or in our clubhouse.

Special events planner can help arrange everything needed including catering & instructors. Call to schedule.

The center offers: Learn-To-Shoot Classes; Skeet, Trap and Sporting Clay Clinics; Youth Program; and Private Instruction & Group Events.

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sports, health and wellness division 7833 Walker Dr., Ste. 430, Greenbelt, MD, 20770 301-446-6800; TTY 301-699-2544; FAX: 301-446-6801 Inclement weather & game updates: 301-927-0822 Score line: 301-446-6846 or scorekeeper@pgparks.com The SHWD Office coordinates competitive sports leagues for youth, adults & seniors. These programs are offered on a seasonal basis throughout the year and require advance registration. See the M-NCPPC Sports Programs Chart below for a list of sports that are played.

Adult Teams Ages 18 & up (Those ages 16-18 may play if coach takes responsibility.) Most adult leagues sign up by team.

Building your own team is a rewarding experience, a great way to share some time with others and a fun way to keep fit. An adult sport team can consist of co-workers, college buddies, worship groups, community neighbors or family & friends. Team registration is submitted by the team coach and includes registration fee and roster. All League fees include scorebook, rulebook, balls for home games, umpires or referees, bases or similar equipment (if needed) and awards.

How Do I Register?

Visit www.pgparks.com > Things to Do > Sports > Leagues & Programs, or call 301-446-6800 for information about adult leagues, league dates & registration forms. If you’re interested in playing and are not part of a team, you may add your name to our “Players Looking for a Team” list.

Youth Teams

M-NCPPC Sports Programs

Age

Months Played

Registration

(practice to begin sooner)

Baseball

Youth

May–July

March–April

Baseball (Fall)

Youth

September–October

August

Basketball

Adult

Year-round

Call

Basketball

Youth

January–March

November–February

Flag Football

Youth

May–June

March–May

Lacrosse

Youth

April–May

March

Softball (Spring)

Adult

April

February

Softball (Summer)

Adult

May–August

February

Softball (Fall)

Adult

September–October

July

Softball

Youth

April–July

March–May

Track

5 & Up

April–October

April–October

Volleyball (Winter)

Adult

January–April

December

Volleyball (Spring)

Adult

May–June

April

Volleyball (Fall)

Adult

August–December

August

Ages 5-17 (Programs may have various leagues and age groups.) Youth team participants may sign up individually.

Various youth leagues and clinics are dependent upon interest. Call 301-446-6800 for information.

Prince George’s County Boys & Girls Club, Inc. 7833 Walker Dr., Suite 430, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-446-6800; TTY 301-699-2544; FAX 301-446-6801 www.pgcbgc.org PGCBGC provides Prince George’s County youth with opportunities to participate in many activities sponsored and conducted by 33 clubs located throughout the county.

Member clubs offer baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag & tackle football, fall & spring soccer, softball and track for Prince Georges’s County girls and boys ages 5-18 regardless of ability and/or skill level. Participants receive instruction from coaches who are American Sports Education Program-qualified & have passed the National Center for Safety Initiatives Background Check.

Athletic Field Permits All field permits are issued through SMARTlink and all permit holders must have a SMARTlink account. The permit process and other information are available online at www.pgparks.com>Things To Do>Sports>Ball Field Permits. For additional information call 301-446-6800.

PGCBGC Sports Programs

Months Played

Registration

(practice to begin sooner)

(clubs may differ)

Baseball

Late April–Mid July

February–April

Basketball

January–March

September–November

Cheerleading

Fall (Competitions)

June–August

Football, Flag

September–November

June–August

Football, Tackle

September–November

June–August

Soccer, Fall

September–October

June–August

Soccer, Spring

April–May

February–March

Softball

Late April–July

March–April

Track

April–August

February–March

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2016 Meetings Board of Directors meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month (March-May). Call 301-4466800 or visit www.pgcbcg.org for more information about meeting locations and times.

How Do I Join?

To get involved, contact the membership chairperson of the club in your residential area. Activities are available for youth ages 5-18. You must sign up with a club before you can register for a team. Log on to www.pgcbgc.org for a list of membership chairpersons by residential area or call 301-446-6800, TTY 301-699-2544, to speak with staff who will provide you with the name and phone number for the membership chairperson of the club in your residential area.

What Do I Need To Play on a Team?

To play on a team, the child must have an official PGCBGC ID card. The following is required: current Prince George’s County address, birth certificate or official ID, current photo, and paid club membership dues.

What Programs Are Available?

Throughout the year, there are many sport programs (see chart) and leagues available to youth who belong to the Prince George’s County Boys & Girls Club. Some clubs offer additional programs within the club. All coaches, assistant coaches and team parents are required to have a background check. All coaches are required to pass the American Sports Education Program course.

When Do I Register?

Most clubs use the registration dates shown. Leagues depend on the number of participants, so it is usually better to register early.

natural areas and programs Natural area parks are found throughout the county. Emphasis is placed on preserving natural resources at these unique sites. At staffed nature centers, hands-on exhibits, live animals, theme gardens and interesting interpretive programs are offered to the public. Exciting interpretive, educational programs are also conducted at Old Maryland Farm, which serves as an agricultural exhibit and livestock display area. For general information about natural areas, contact the Natural & Historical Resources Division at 301-627-2270; TTY 301-699-2544.

For information about a specific nature facility or upcoming programs and events, contact the site directly or visit outdoors.pgparks.com.

PATUXENT RIVER PARK

Bladensburg Waterfront Park & Battle of Bladensburg Visitors Center 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg, MD 20710 301-779-0371; TTY 301-699-2544

Features paved riverside walk, picnic pavilion, public fishing pier, free boat ramp, community boathouse (storage facility), playground, access to the Anacostia Tributary Trail System, and bicycle, canoe, kayak, paddleboat, rowboat or fishing rod rentals, canoe and kayak lessons, guided canoe tours. The park is the site of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Visitor Center for Prince George’s County.

Cheltenham Natural Area Commo Rd. near Frank Tippett Rd. in Cheltenham

270-acre park features a boardwalk through diverse habitats.

Ideal for school groups, scouts, and others seeking educational, outdoor experiences. Call to schedule FREE tours.

Clearwater Nature Center 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735 301-297-4575; TTY 301-699-2544

Attractions include the Natural Treasures exhibit hall. See live reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey & mammals. Join the rock & mineral club, natural dye group, or the bonsai club. The auditorium, with separate kitchen and outdoor deck, is available for birthday parties & other events. Capacity: 60.

Dueling Creek Natural Area Located in Colmar Manor Community Park 301-779-0371; TTY 301-699-2544

Site of more than 50 duels in the 19th century. Property now offers varied habitats including wetland ponds, fields, and forested lowlands. Home to beavers, bluebirds, ducks, herons, and turtles.

Lake Artemesia Natural Area 8200 55th Ave., Berwyn Heights, MD 20740 301-627-7755; TTY 301-699-2544

Park includes a 38-acre lake, good fishing (including a wheelchair accessible fishing pier), and miles of hiker/biker trails. Walk along the Luther Goldman Birding Trail featuring interpretive signs. Mid-week guided hikes are held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. For more information, visit www.pgaudubon.org.

Marlboro Natural Area 17100 Swanson Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Over 4 miles of scenic woodland trails for hiking, bicycling and equestrians.

Mount Rainier Nature & Recreation Center 4701 31st Pl., Mount Rainier, MD 20712 301-927-2163; TTY 301-699-2544

Prince George’s County’s only urban nature center. Features live animals, hands-on exhibits, a courtyard with turtle pond, gardens, game room, playground, athletic field, and tennis courts. Fun and educational nature/science programs for schools and groups onsite or at your location. The facility’s recreation room is available to rent for banquets, receptions, and meetings & other special occasions. Capacity: 150 mingling, 125 with table & chairs.

10300 Lemons Bridge Rd., Bowie, MD 20715

Forested floodplain of the Patuxent River. Home to wildlife and wildflowers. Natural surface scenic woodland trails are available for hiking, bicycling, and nature study. Prince George’s Audubon Society leads bird/nature walks the 1st Saturday of the month from February to December. Meet at the gate at 7:30 am; binoculars and waterproof footwear suggested.

SCHOOL HOUSE POND

Suitland Rd. & Suitland Pkwy., Suitland, MD 20747 301-627-7755; TTY 301-699-2544

One of the few remaining bogs in the Washington, DC area, this Coastal Plain magnolia bog is home to rare and beautiful species of plants including carnivorous pitcher plants and sundews.

Watkins Nature Center 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544

Features an indoor turtle pond, outdoor frog pond, live animal exhibits including birds of prey, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

The Little Shop of Nature has unusual children’s items. Borrow a trail discovery backpack and explore six miles of easyto-follow, color-blazed trails. Auditorium and attached kitchenette available to rent for workshops, receptions and meetings.

Capacity: 90.

Aquasco Farm 16665 Aquasco Farm Rd., Aquasco, MD 20608

Agricultural property with managed bow hunting area in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Old Maryland Farm 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-218-6770; TTY 301-699-2544

Educational farm located in Watkins Regional Park has yearround livestock displays ponies, goats, donkey, cows, rabbits, chickens, ducks, also llamas. Interpretive gardens; the Barn Cat Gift Shop has unique farm gifts. Call for schedule and information about birthday parties, curriculum-based school programs for kindergarten through grade 12, hayrides and farm programs.

School House Pond Fran Uhler Natural Area

Suitland Bog Natural Area

Governor Oden Bowie Dr. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-7755; TTY 301-699-2544

Quiet, scenic environment for picnickers and hikers across from the Prince George’s County Administration Building.

Includes a 12-acre pond, parkland, fishing pier, boardwalk, picnic area, and nature trail.

Play more outdoors!

With over 27,000 acres of forest, wetlands, ponds and open space, M-NCPPC offers endless opportunities for walking, hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking and other recreational opportunities. Visit outdoors.pgparks.com to learn more about these opportunities in beautiful Prince George’s County!

park rangers provide public safety, education, wildlife, and conservation services. They offer outreach and safety programs for all age groups, wildlife and natural resource management services, and provide departmental support for park operations, special events and countywide patrols of Commission parks, facilities and trails. They also manage and provide programs at Suitland Bog, Cheltenham Natural Area, Dinosaur Park and Lake Artemesia.

Community partnership opportunities include Adopt-A-Trail, Nature Seekers, Stream Savers and Weed Warrior programs. Call for information about: Partners ‘n Parks, Park Ranger Experience, Jug Bay Run/Walk for Wildlife, Lake Artemesia canoe/kayak trips, Conservation Club, Classroom Educational Programs, Guided Park Tours and Dinosaur Park programs.

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cultural arts complexes Explore the diversity of art and culture in Prince George’s County! The Arts & Cultural Heritage Division operates cultural arts complexes that offer visual art exhibitions, music, dance and theatrical performances, classes and workshops, youth art camps, artist studios, artist residencies and other special events to the general public. The division employs specialists knowledgeable about various artistic disciplines to serve as resources to artists and art organizations based in the County. For information, contact staff at the numbers below, or at the site of interest.

General Information: 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544 Want to learn more about exciting programs, performances and unique opportunities for artists?

Visit arts.pgparks.com to: n View upcoming calendar of events n Join our email list n Check

out our Arts Opportunities Blog The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

arts/harmony hall regional center 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744 301-203-6070; TTY 301-699-2544 Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center offers an array of in-depth arts programs for both children and adults. In addition to a full curriculum of classes in visual arts, theatre, music and dance, the arts center offers music, dance and theatre performances, and fine art exhibitions.

The art center’s John Addison Concert Hall hosts a variety of entertaining performances, which attracts audience members of all ages. Enjoy Afternoon Teas, Kids’ Day Out programs, and weekend concerts. In addition to performing arts programs, Arts/Harmony Hall houses fine art exhibitions featuring works by local, regional and national artists. All exhibitions are free public events, and are available for viewing in the Main Art Gallery on Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-7:45 pm, and Saturday, 10 am-2 pm.

brentwood arts exchange 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood, MD 20722 301-277-2863; TTY 301-699-2544 Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 10 am-7 pm The Brentwood Arts Exchange is M-NCPPC’s component of the public-private partnership Gateway Arts Center, serving as an anchor for Prince George’s County Gateway Arts District. The arts facility is dedicated to presenting and promoting the visual arts, and features a contemporary art gallery displaying diverse exhibitions, a Craft Store promoting local artisans, and a dynamic arts learning classroom/ workshop. In addition to the Brentwood Arts Exchange, the Center is also home to a dozen artists’ studios and the Gateway Community Development Corporation’s 39th Street Gallery. Visit arts.pgparks.com for more information about Brentwood Arts Exchange and its upcoming events and exhibitions, or to sign up for its e-newsletter.

PUBLICK PLAYHOUSE

the clarice at university of maryland Rte. 193 and Stadium Dr., University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544 The Clarice at University of Maryland collaborates with M-NCPPC through its Artist Partner Program, which is committed to building the future of the arts. The Center’s Prince George’s County Room is available to County arts groups at no charge for workshops, meetings, and seminars. Please call the facility for more information.

THE CLARICE AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

THE CLARICE AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Visit arts.pgparks.com for more information about Harmony Hall Regional Center and its upcoming classes, events and performances, or to view its current seasonal brochure.

JOHN ADDISON CONCERT HALL, ARTS/HARMONY HALL

BRENTWOOD ARTS EXCHANGE

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BRENTWOOD ARTS EXCHANGE

MONTPELIER ARTS CENTER

PUBLICK PLAYHOUSE

montpelier arts center 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD 20708 301-377-7800; TTY 301-699-2544 Montpelier Arts Center, a multi-faceted, community-oriented facility has been a complete arts destination offering exhibitions, classes, performances, and studios for more than 30 years.

Sixteen professional artists maintain open studio hours for the public from 10 am–5 pm daily, seven days a week.

Three galleries introduce changing exhibitions by local and national visual artists in a variety of media and styles.

Admission is FREE to the galleries and gallery receptions.

The arts center’s Live! at Montpelier concerts present local, nationally, and internationally recognized performers in a quaint, intimate setting. Visit arts.pgparks.com for a list of upcoming concerts. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 301-377-7800 or 410-792-0664.

Montpelier Arts Center’s seasonal programs include Smooth Sounds for Seniors, Classical Recitals, Jazz Talks Series, and Sunday Afternoon Documentaries. Classes and workshops in the visual and literary arts are also offered year-round for adults, teens, and children. All classes are listed in SMARTlink at www.pgparks.com, and can be located by browsing under Visual Arts, Performing Arts, or Lifestyle and Learning. Contact the Arts Center at montpelier.arts@pgparks.com to receive the full class booklet.

Visit arts.pgparks.com for more information about Montpelier Arts Center and to view a list of upcoming concerts, events and exhibitions, or to view its current seasonal brochure.

JOHN ADDISON CONCERT HALL, ARTS/HARMONY HALL

publick playhouse 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly, MD 20784 301-277-1710; TTY 301-699-2544 Since 1977 Prince George’s Publick Playhouse has been bringing top quality dance, comedy, music and children’s theatre to the DC metropolitan area.

A historic landmark located at the intersection of Landover and Annapolis Roads (Routes. 202 & 450) and just 3 blocks west of Baltimore Washington Parkway’s Rte. 202 exit, the Publick Playhouse presents superb performances for all ages.

Enjoy midweek matinees, weekend performances, Tiny Tots Thursdays performances and workshops, the GEICO Gecko Series program, the Platinum Senior Series program, Master Classes, and exhibitions.

Additionally, the Playhouse is available for rent and serves as the performance home for many area arts groups. Visit arts.pgparks.com for more information about the Publick Playhouse and to view a list of upcoming events, exhibitions and performances, or to view its current seasonal brochure.

On-site free parking is available.

art gallery/cyber café at huntington 13022 8th Street, Bowie, MD 20720 View a wide variety of exhibits by local artists in the center’s art gallery. As an added bonus, enjoy FREE internet access in a comfortable environment. The gallery is open Mondays-Thursdays, 7 am-9 pm; Fridays, 7 am-7 pm & Saturdays, 9 am-3 pm. During the months of March and April, Artistic Visions welcomes mixed media artist Dominique Studio. Join us on Thursday, March 10, 7-9 pm to celebrate her art, meet the artist in person and enjoy light refreshments. Interested artists who would like to participate in the program should contact 301-464-3725.

Celebrate the arts!

Visit arts.pgparks.com to learn more about our cultural arts complexes and to browse through a listing of upcoming performances, exhibitions, classes and art programs for the public.

Mark your calendar!

Fri, April 29, 7-9 pm Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Open Master Class Scholarship Audition Advanced dance students who would like to attend the DBDT Summer Intensive Professional Workshop can attend this open master class to be considered for a scholarship. Call the box office at 301-277-1710 for more information.

Class fees: $20/person per class; $15 if purchased with a ticket to an April 30 or May 1 performance; $10/observer per class.

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spring events

MARCH Watch as teen dance teams compete before a panel of judges for trophies, cash prizes and the title of Prince George’s “Best Area Dance Crew.”

Michael Henderson first gained worldwide recognition as an acclaimed young bass player with the Detroit Emeralds and the Funk Brothers. Michael has played bass guitar and/or recorded with such luminaries as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5 and more.

11: 30 am- 1 2 : 3 0 p m

Soccer Lingo Interest Meeting

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Learn about a new innovative sports and language program that teaches youth (ages 6-12) English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish and soccer skills through fun training sessions.

Tasting the Past: A Taste of

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THU

In honor of National Youth Art Month, Montpelier spotlights regional teens (ages 13-18) and their talents in the visual arts. For more information, contact staff at montpelier.arts@pgparks.com or call for a prospectus.

Montpelier Arts Center | 301-377-7800; TTY 301-699-2544

1 - 4 pm

An Afternoon of Austen Film and Fashion

Ages 12 & up | Fee: Resident $18, Non-Resident $22 | Riversdale House Museum | 301-864-0420; TTY 301-699-2544

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4th Annual Artists on the Rise: Juried Teen Exhibition

Bollywood on Stage

Jane Austen’s novel Emma celebrates its 200th birthday!

Enjoy an illustrated costume lecture and light refreshments, and then view a film adaptation of the novel. Please note: patrons may view the film only at no charge.

Ages 18 & up | Fee: Resident $18, Non-Resident $22 | Riversdale House Museum | 301-864-0420; TTY 301-699-2544

R ec ep ti on & Aw a r d Ce r e m o n y: S at, Ma r c h 1 2 , 1 -3 p m

SAT

SAT

2 : 30 - 4 : 30 p m

Foodways historian Joyce White shares the history of Maryland’s most iconic food traditions and businesses.

The presentation will be followed by the opportunity to taste an assortment of sweet and savory Maryland fare.

World Dance Workshop:

Recommended for ages 13 & up | $15/general admission; $12/seniors & students | Publick Playhouse | 301-277-1710; TTY 301-699-2544

Maryland

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7- 8 :30 pm

Join us for an introduction to the international dance craze that started in Mumbai, India’s film capital. Learn high-energy, entertaining dance moves for your next party or performance. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing.

All ages; FREE | Cedar Heights Community Center | 301-773-8881; TTY 301-699-2544

5

WED

All ages | Tickets: $30/general admission; $25/students & seniors | Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center | 301-332-8905, TTY 301-699-2544

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SAT

5

SAT

Ages 12-18 | Tickets: $3/person | Publick Playhouse | 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544

4 pm

Through the Eyes (and Pen) of Julia Wilbur

Join in on a history lesson about a young lady who ventured to Alexandria during the Civil War to do the work of the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society. What did she face and accomplish? How do we know? Her pocket diaries were discovered and have been transcribed, annotated and incorporated into plans for an upcoming book by Paula Tarnapol Whitacre, who will share her stories with attendees.

Ages 8 & up; FREE | Surratt House Museum | 301-868-1121; TTY 301-699-2544

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SAT

7 -9 p m

Colonial Tavern Dinner

Enjoy colonial food and spirits. Following dinner, listen or join in with Ship’s Company as they sing sea chanties and tavern songs of the period. Capacity is limited; reservation & payment are required in advance.

Ages 21 & up | Fee: Resident $35; Non-Resident $42 | Darnall’s Chance House Museum | 301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544

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SAT

Best Dance Crew

Michael Henderson Concert:

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8 pm

World Dance Showcase

A fascinating program of dance from around the world, the World Dance Showcase features professional, globally diverse dance companies who bring their proud cultural traditions to the stage. Stunning costumes, fascinating music and graceful dance artistry make this a memorable and unique performance.

Tickets: $15/general admission; $10/seniors, students & groups of 20 or more | Publick Playhouse | 301-277-1710; TTY 301-699-2544

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Café Groove: Prince George’s

8 pm

1:30 p m

Blue Stockings Tea

Celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the ladies in the Blue Stockings Society, an 18th Century English literary society for women. Come as you are, or as your favorite female author or character, either modern times or the past. Enjoy fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious pastries and quality loose leaf teas, all served on china and tiered stands in the elegant east wing. Reservations are required.

Ages 12 & up | Fee: $29/person; $25/Friends of Montpelier. | Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site | 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544

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WED

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7- 10 p m

SAT

4

FRI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

10:30 am-12 noon

Prince George’s Seniors on Stage

Come hear talented Prince George’s County seniors perform live on stage. Advance ticket sales only; tickets will not be sold at the door.

Fee: $10/person | Bowie Center for the Performing Arts | 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie 20715 | 301-446-3400; TTY 301-699-2544 | SMARTlink #: 1646688

MORE EVENTS For details about the events below or to view more events visit www.pgparks.com and click on the Calendar of Events tab on the right side of the web page.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

Continuing through Sat, Mar 12 Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here Exhibition

1 Fri, 7-9:30 pm Café Groove: Teen Open Mic

6 Fri, 11 am Platinum Movie: Get on Up, Publick Playhouse

Brentwood Arts Exchange

Hillcrest Heights Community Center

6 Sun through Sun, Mar 28 Reception: Sun, Mar 6, 2-4 pm 47th Annual Laurel Art Guild Juried Exhibition

2 Sat, 9 am-12 noon Patuxent River Park River Clean Up

6 Wed, 10:30 am Kids’ Day Out: Upcycled Cinderella

Montpelier Arts Center

Continuing through Sun, Mar 13, 11 am-4 pm (closed Wednesdays) What Is It? Exhibit, Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site 13 Sun, 3:30-4:30 pm Kitchen Guild Open House, Riversdale House Museum 14 Mon, 10:15 & 12 noon GEICO Gecko Series: Upcycled Cinderella Publick Playhouse

16 Wed, 10:30 am Kids’ Day Out: Sand Castle Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center

19 Sat, 2 pm Teddy Bear Tea, Marietta House Museum

8 Fri, 10:15 am & 12 noon & Sat, Apr 9, 2 pm Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Publick Playhouse 9 Sat, 3 pm History Lecture, Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site

Montpelier Arts Center

9 Mon, 10:15 am & 12 noon GEICO Gecko Series: My Heart in a Suitcase Publick Playhouse

11 Wed, 2 pm Afternoon Tea: Li-Ly Chang Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center

9 Sat, 8 pm Concert: A Tribute to the Music of Phyllis Hyman featuring Shang and the Brencore Allstar Band Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center

12 Thurs, 12 noon Smooth Sounds for Seniors: DC’s Finest aka “The Doo Wop Cops”, Montpelier Arts Center

15 Fri, 8 pm Live! at Montpelier: Nasar Abaday and SUPERNOVA®, Montpelier Arts Center

13 Fri, 8 pm & Sat, May 14, 5 pm Live! at Montpelier: René Marie: A Tribute to Eartha Kitt, Montpelier Arts Center

Saturdays, Apr 16, 23, & 30, 7 am-7 pm John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tours

18 Wed, 2 pm Afternoon Tea: Richard Miller

Surratt House Museum

Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center

16 Sat, 10 am-4 pm Unity in the Community Parade & Festival

20 Fri, 7 pm Yoga & Jazz, Montpelier Arts Center

Oakcrest Community Center

20 Sun through Sat, Apr 30, 11 am-4 pm (closed Wednesdays) Opening Reception: Sat, Mar 19, 1 pm Chesapeake Woodturners Exhibit

16 Sat, 8 pm In Gratitude: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire

Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site

23 Sat, 1 pm Celebrate Earth Day at Montpelier!

Publick Playhouse

21 Mon, 10:15 am & 12 noon Skippyjon Jones: Snow What (and the 7 Chihuahuas), Publick Playhouse

Montpelier Arts Center

26 Sat, 8 pm Concert: The Intruders

Riversdale House Museum

24 Sun, 2:30-4 pm The Riversdale Chamber Music Society

Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center

26 Tues, 10 am-3 pm Hands-on History: Political Animals

28 Mon through Fri, Apr 1, 2-4 pm Afternoon Aviators, College Park Aviation Museum

Riversdale House Museum

28 Mon through Sat, May 28 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 2, 5 pm The Late Style, Brentwood Arts Exchange

6 Fri, 8 pm Live! at Montpelier: Bumper Jacksons

Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center

Riversdale House Museum

10 Thurs, 12 noon Smooth Sounds for Seniors: Ethel Ennis

Marlow Heights Community Center

Patuxent River Park

Montpelier Arts Center

6 Sun, 2:30-4 pm The Riversdale Chamber Music Society

6 Fri, 7-9:30 pm Café Groove:Teen Open Mic

Spring & Easter Events M-NCPPC has an egg-cellent selection of spring and Easter events for the entire family! Enjoy egg hunts, arts & crafts, games and photos with the Easter bunny! Visit www.pgparks.com to view a list of upcoming events.

30 Sat, 2 pm & 8 pm & Sun, May 1, 4 pm Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Publick Playhouse

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APRIL 17th Annual Lincoln Symposium

The “Lincoln Assassination Studies: New Faces & Fresh Perspectives” conference will focus on new researchers, authors and subject matter as historians move forward on one of the great murder mysteries of American history. The event includes off-site bus tours and a banquet with period entertainment.

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Ages 12 & up | Fee: $175/person in advance | Surratt House Museum |301-868-1121; TTY 301-699-2544

9 : 30 am- 2 p m

Pickle Ball Marathon

Join us for our second anniversary pickle ball marathon!

Games will be divided into three 90-minute segments on three indoor courts: 9:30-11 am; 11 am-12 pm; and 12:30-2 pm. (A maximum of 16 players are able to participate for each segment.) Please call 301-952-1063 or 240-821-0826 to reserve your time. Spectators are welcome to attend this event.

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Ages 50 & up; FREE | Cedar Heights Community Center | 301-773-8881; TTY 301-699-2544

12 Tu e s , 7 -8: 3 0 p m

Glow in the Dark Zumba Party

Grab your favorite color glow stick and wear your favorite neon gear for a “glowing” good time and workout with Stacey! Enjoy music, games, contests and light refreshments. Glow sticks will be provided.

All ages | Fee: Resident $7; Non-Resident $8 | Upper Marlboro Community Center | 301-627-2828; TTY 301-699-2544

All ages | Fee: $7/ages 6 & up; FREE/ages 5 & under | Marietta House Museum | 301-464-5291; TTY 301-699-2544

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3rd Annual Light it Up Blue for Autism Zumbathon

Join the Bling It On fitness team, local DMV ZJammers and 2Two Zumba Education Specialists (ZES) as they raise money for the Camp Bling for Blue Scholarship!

Proceeds will send kids on the autism spectrum to M-NCPPC camps. Learn about resources and check out our new sensory room.

All ages | Fee: $15/person (in advance); $20/person (at the door) | South Bowie Community Center | 301-249-1622; TTY 301-699-2544

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7-9 pm

Master Class with Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Experience African dance and drumming in an open master class of West African movement. Join Dallas Black Dance Theatre dancers in this great adventure.

Ages 15 & up | Class fees: $20/person per class; $15 if purchased with a ticket to an April 30 or May 1 performance; $10/observer per class | Publick Playhouse | 301-277-1710; TTY 301-699-2544

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7 pm

Asia Revealed: Annual Opening Reception

Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Asia in celebration of Asian-Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Dance performances, musical entertainment, martial arts, a pan-Asian snack buffet and henna decorations will be featured. Reservations required; call 301-249-2004. Please, no strollers allowed.

All ages; FREE | Newton White Mansion | 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544

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Witness a multi-period living history event with re-enactors from the Romans through Desert Storm, and beyond! Enjoy cannon and musket demos, craft and food vendors, military drills and more. Walk among the re-enactors and speak with them about their time period and civilian life in the camps. Great for families and history buffs!

10 am - 3 p m

Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts

Over 30 vendors of herbs and plants, handmade arts & crafts, live music, tea and scones in the mansion and beer tastings with Franklin’s on the grounds, Blast-in-thePast hands-on history playground, gardening lectures, art activities, demos and open studios in the Arts Center.

All ages; FREE | Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site | 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544

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Marching Through Time

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Girl Scout Day at the Museum

Brownies and Juniors can earn 5 badges in one day! Try archery, make a basket, learn how herbs were used in the 18th Century and make your own lavender sachet. Troop leaders must register and pay by April 22.

Fee: $20/Girl Scout (includes all badges); FREE for leaders & chaperons | Darnall’s Chance House Museum | 301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544

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All ages; FREE |Langley Park Community Center | 301-445-4508; TTY 301-699-2544

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2 -4 p m

Spring Stroll & Ice Cream Social

Wear your best hat and stroll the grounds while listening to music and enjoying lawn games, lemonade, and ice cream!

All ages | $5/person | Marietta House Museum | 301-464-5291; TTY 301-699-2544

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Health specialists from local hospitals, clinics and other centers will be onsite to provide health referrals and screenings, and answer questions pertaining to your health. Take part in active fitness sessions, and enjoy discussions about healthy eating habits and lifestyles.

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Langley Park’s Health Check

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Tavern Night

Join us for an evening of rousing entertainment by the Ship’s Company sailors and partake of tavern-style food and beverages. Fee includes a souvenir glass.

Ages 21 & up | Fee: Resident $25, Non-Resident $30 | Riversdale House Museum | 301-864-0420; TTY 301-699-2544

MAY

Come find hidden treasures as your neighbors clean out their basements and attics. This annual event attracts many people from the greater Fort Washington area.

Spaces are limited to the first 45 vendor registrants.

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Treat your mom or any important woman in your life to a delicious brunch. The afternoon includes live entertainment, dancing, face painting, arts & crafts, raffles and goodie bags. Vendors will be onsite for last minute gifts.

Fee includes brunch.

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All ages | Fee: Resident $5; Non-resident $6 | Deerfield Run Community Center | 301-953-7882; TTY 301-699-2544 | SMARTlink #: 1645350

8 pm

Concert: Soul

Generation featuring Cliff Perkins

This multi-talented group is the perfect blend of soulful and sensuous R&B with a little of today’s hip-hop flavor.

The group burst on the national scene in the early ‘70s with their Gold, and then Platinum hits, “Body and Soul” and “Million Dollars.”

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All ages | Tickets: $30/general admission; $25/students & seniors | Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center | 301-332-8905, TTY 301-699-2544

9 am - 3 p m

Health & Wellness Fair

Join us for this very unique community health fair that will include over 50 vendors! The Delivering Inclusive Solutions for Total Body health fair will be totally interactive with health classes and screenings, children’s activities and more. Enjoy new and exciting additions to the event this year, including a blood mobile, food truck, and live music & entertainment.

All ages; FREE | Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex | 301-362-6060; TTY 301-699-2544

11 am -2 p m

Spring into Good Health Fair

Spring into good health and enjoy free dental and health screenings for the entire family. The afternoon includes a gardening project, tree giveaway, arts & crafts, carnival games, face painting and more. Please note: some screenings may require 8 hours of fasting. Please call for more information.

All ages; FREE | Deerfield Run Community Center | 301-953-7882; TTY 301-699-2544

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Mother’s Day Brunch

Prince George’s Book Festival

All ages; FREE admission (Fees apply for participating vendors.) | Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex | 301-583-2434; TTY 301-699-2544 | www.pgsportsandlearn.com

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Langley Park Day

Enjoy an afternoon celebrating the diversity of Langley Park with live music and entertainment, great food and fun for the entire family!

All ages; FREE admission (Nominal fees will be charged for youth rides & food.) | Langley Park Community Center | 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville 20783 | 301-445-4508; TTY 301-699-2544

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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Master Workshop:

Introduction to Sitar with Alif Laila Students will be introduced to basics of sitar, a traditional musical instrument from South Asia. Learn how to hold the sitar and make the first stroke on the strings of the instrument. A brief outline of the history of the Indian classical music and the sitar will be presented.

Instruments will be provided, or bring your own.

Ages 13 & up. | Fee: Residents $60; Non-residents $72 | Prince George’s Community Room | 2523 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park

11 am - 5 p m

The event is a celebration of the written word designed to foster an interest in reading. The festival connects readers and writers through featured author appearances and book signings, literary exhibitors, booksellers, poetry readings, workshops, panel discussions and hands-on projects for children. Please call for more information or details about vendor registration.

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Ages 21 & up; FREE admission | Vendor fee: Resident $20; NonResident $25 | Harmony Hall Regional Center | 301-203-6040; TTY 301-699-2544

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Ages 18 & up; FREE | Montpelier Arts Center | 301-377-7800; TTY 301-699-2544

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Shop N’ Sell

Yoga and Writing

In this workshop, we’ll use breath work, poses, mindfulness techniques and writing exercises to connect with our bodies, mind and spirit. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat and your favorite notebook and pen.

8 am -1 p m Rain d a t e: S a t , May 21

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Gateway Arts District Open Studio Tour

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Pen & Pose: A Workshop in

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Senior Health & Fitness Day

Seniors from around Prince George’s County are invited to participate in a variety of fitness-related activities scheduled throughout the day, including free health screenings and over 50 exhibitors.

Ages 60 & better; FREE | Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex | 301-446-3400; TTY 301-446-3402

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Walk and Talk with the Doc

Explore the rich artistic life of the Gateway Arts District.

More than 100 artists in the neighborhood will be opening their studios, and you’re invited to peruse their creative spaces.

Walking can help you get in shape, lift your mood and lower your risk of health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. This popular program is a great way to stay healthy. Join us as a health care professional shares health tips while leading a group walk. Registration is not required.

All ages; FREE | Brentwood Arts Exchange | 301-277-2863, TTY 301-699-2544

All ages; FREE | Tucker Road Community Center & Watkins Regional Park | 301-446-6800; TTY 301-699-2544

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In 2015, M-NCPPC’s Department of Parks and Recreation won an unprecedented SIXTH national Gold Medal for excellence in parks and recreation management.

Eligible agencies must be CAPRA accredited, meeting more than 160 standards. Prince George’s County has the best parks and recreation agency in the country!

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#PGParks #PowerOfParks Department of Parks and Recreation programs and events in Prince George’s County create community power by strengthening community ties and bringing diverse populations together.

There are 167 sports classes for Teens & PreTeens offered by #PGParks

70% of park and recreation agencies offer programs for seniors. #PGParks offers 105 computer classes for seniors only throughout the year

#PGParks offers 795 swim classes for Children & Youth every year

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Youths in neighborhoods with 7 recreational facilities were 26% more likely to be active 5 times per week than those in areas without facilities.

Parks increase home values Homes near parks can sell for up to $2,262 more than homes without parks nearby.

Parks have environmental power 1 acre of trees absorbs the carbon dioxide produced by driving a car 11,000 miles.

Statistics courtesy of www.activelivingresearch.org, www.nrpa.org and www.pgparks.com/SMARTlink

#PGParks operates more than 590 parks, 229 playgrounds, 100 miles of trails (46.8 miles of unpaved trails & 53.2 miles of paved trails)

Each summer, there are more than 25 summer day camp sessions for children and young adults with disabilities at #PGParks facilities

The nation’s local and regional parks create nearly $140 billion in economic activity per year and support almost $1 million jobs in the US

Parks have health power Increased access to places for physical activity leads to a 25% increase in people exercising 3 or more days a week.

Parks promote health People living within a 10-minute walking distance of a park have higher levels of physical activity and lower rates of obesity. Group walking in nature can significantly lower depression, stress, and enhance mental well-being.

Parks save medical costs For almost every $1 spent on trails, there was almost $3 in savings in direct medical costs.