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Discover what Parks and Recreation has for you!
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Maryland
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The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County provides park and recreation programs, facilities and services to meet the needs of our communities and connect with people like you! Use this activity book to discover more about how you can get involved.
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The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation provides a variety of recreation and leisure opportunities for people with all types of interests. Unscramble the words below to find out more about what the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation offers.
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What do you call a fossil that doesn’t ever want to work? At
Lazy bones!
Dinosaur Park, you can walk the same ground the dinosaurs did millions of years ago,
and discover secrets of Maryland’s prehistoric past. Dig around this picture to find the hidden objects listed below. You’ll discover more than just old bones.
Can you find all of these objects in the picture above?
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Visit Dinosaur Park’s garden area and interpretive signs from dawn to dusk, seven days a week in Laurel. For access to the fenced fossil site, make an appointment or stop by one of our FREE open houses held from noon to 4 pm on the first and third Saturdays of each month. For more information, please call the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Archaeology Office.
Think you know everything the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation brings to your community? Test your knowledge and see how many words you can find in the word search below. Locate them all and you might be considered an expert! Circle each of the words from the list below. Words may appear forwards or backwards, horizontally, vertically or diagonally in the grid.
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healthy aquatics
fitness
music
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nature
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playground
connect
sports
relax
technology recreation
wellness family
classes
dance
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community arts
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The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation wants you to live more, play more and we hope you have fun doing it! Whether you decide to brush up on the past at one of our historic sites, take a swing at one of our sports leagues, or get caught up in the drama at a performing arts center, we want you to enjoy your experience.
What happens when a clock gets hungry? Why did the golfer wear It goes back four seconds.
two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one. Why aren’t you doing well in history? happened before I was born! on asking about things that Because the teacher keeps
How is a baseball team similar to a pancake?
famous painter?
They both need a good batter.
Which barnyard animal is a
Vincent Van Goat. What do you call a pig that knows karate? A pork chop. Did you hear about the actor who fell through the floor? It was just a stage he was going through.
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It’s a beautiful day and you and your friends are kayaking in Patuxent River Park. You turn to look at a great blue heron, and discover you are really lost. Can your group find their way through the maze of wetlands?
Learn more about parks and natural areas that you can enjoy by water or land. Visit www.pgparks.com to find natural areas throughout Prince George’s County.
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What is your idea of the perfect day in the park? Who is with you? What animals and birds do you see? Draw your scene here and send it to a friend.
Learn about M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation programs, facilities and services in Prince George’s County. Visit www.pgparks.com