Community! - Parks and Recreation

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Connecting with Our
Community!
Speakers Bureau
The Department of Parks and Recreation Speakers Bureau wants to speak to your community group about:
• Parks and Recreation Opportunities for Children and Youth
• Parks and Recreation Facilities in Your Community –
What’s Available and What’s Planned
• Health and Wellness: An Overview of Recreation Programs and
Leisure Opportunities.
• Keeping Your Park Safe: Working with Park Police
• Volunteer and Employment Opportunities
Please call 301-699-CALL(2255) or visit www.pgparks.com.
M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation
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Language Interpretation Service
New language interpretation service available at all of our
facilities! If you or anyone you know needs language interpretation when registering for activities, visiting our facilities or calling for information, the Department of Parks and
Recreation now offers assistance
in over 150 languages using an
over-the-phone interpretation
service. Just let our staff know
you would like an interpreter and
they will be glad to access the
service to better serve you.
Our speakers are available, at no cost, to speak during the day or evening with your community or civic group.
Publications
Volunteer Services
Want to give back? The opportunities
to volunteer with the M-NCPPC,
Department of Parks and Recreation
are unlimited and the benefits are
endless! Help out at a one-day special event or volunteer on an ongoing
basis. Work with pre-schoolers, children, teens, adults or seniors. Become a member of our Partners ‘n
Parks program and do your part to
protect the environment. Volunteer
in an area of interest to you, alone,
with a friend or as part of a group.
Corporations and businesses - are
you planning service days within your company? Contact us and
we can help you with a project idea. Teens, ages 13 and up, who
are looking to receive service learning hours may apply to be a volunteer and register for our volunteer positions throughout the
county. You can apply to be a volunteer and register for volunteer
positions with a click of a mouse! Visit www.pgparks.com and follow the instructions. For more information contact the Volunteer
Services Office at 301-446-3400, TTY 301-446-3402 or the Park
and Planning Help Desk at 301-699-2255.
Park Police Volunteer Opportunities
To foster a better understanding of the functions of the Park
Police and to enhance the existing cooperative effort with the
community, the Prince George’s County Division of The MarylandNational Capital Park Police offers the Park/Community Volunteer
Academy Program. The eight-week volunteer training program is
offered at least once a year. The program covers a variety of policerelated topics and includes certification in C.P.R. Following completion of the program, graduates are invited to join the Park
Police Volunteer Association to serve in a variety of capacities
throughout Prince George’s County. For further information, call
the Park Police Volunteer Hotline at 301-429-5623, extension 607.
Commemorative Gifts Program
You can enhance public parkland in Prince George’s County through the Department of
Parks and Recreation’s commemorative gifts program! Individual donors, community
associations, local businesses, and national corporations are invited to honor a person or
event, memorialize a family member or colleague with a unique tribute. Commemorative
gifts include trees, benches, groves, gardens, and other park beautification and renovation
items. Donors will receive commemorative certificates and recognition with a plaque or
sign. Call 301-699-2255 to request a commemorative gifts program brochure.
The Prince George's County
Your Guide to Park and
Recreation Classes and
Activities contains articles
on exciting new recreation
opportunities, lists of
classes available in the coming months, a Main Events
calendar, historic sites, performances, nature center
activities, and more! Four
issues each year are mailed
to current SMARTlink
account holders and are
available at all Parks and Recreation facilities and Prince
George’s County Memorial Libraries. Publication dates are
February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. We’re also on
line at www.pgparks.com.
This Week in Parks and Recreation is our Monday morning
e-newsletter delivering the week's fun directly to your inbox.
To be added to the e-newsletter mailing list, send an email
to [email protected].
¡Obtenga más información sobre el Departamento de Parques y Recreación en español!
En esta guía de clases, programas y eventos presentados por el
Departamento de Parques y Recreación
Busque información en español en los recuadros como el que
encuadra este texto.
Boletín Informativo del Departamento de Parques y Recreación
Nuestro boletín semanal le llegará a su correo electrónico los
lunes al mediodía. Para suscribirse mande un correo electrónico a: [email protected] con el asunto:
“Boletín Informativo.”
Matricúlese usando el sistema SMARTlink en español
Establezca su cuenta, en persona en cualquiera de los centros
comunitarios u otra localidad del Departamento de Parques y
Recreación M-NCPPC, y podrá matricularse, en español, via
telefónica o por internet.
Visite la página de internet www.pgparks.com
Nuestra página de internet se puede traducir al español. En la
página principal baje a donde dice “Español” y haga clic.
Panel de Presentadores
El Departamento de Parques y Recreación quiere conectar con
su grupo comunitario. Tenemos personal que puede hacer presentaciones en español sobre:
• Oportunidades recreacionales en el condado
• Oportunidades de voluntariado y empleo
• Para más información llame al 301-699-2255
Servicio de interpretación
Todas nuestras instalaciones tienen acceso a un nuevo servicio
de interpretación para servirle mejor. Si requiere intérprete por
favor informe a nuestro personal.
For more information contact the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation’s
Park and Planning Help Desk at 301-699-CALL (2255); TTY 301-699-2544.
Or write to: M-NCPPC, Park and Planning Help Desk, 6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737.
You may also e-mail [email protected].
Trail maps are sized to fit in your pocket or backpack, and
will help you navigate more than 40 miles of hiker/biker/
equestrian trails in Prince George's County. The Anacostia
Tributary Trail System map, The WB&A Trail map, Henson
Creek Trail Map and Patuxent River Park Jug Bay Natural
Area map include recreation, historic sites and communities
along the trail in a complete color map of the area. Maps
are available at sites along the trails, as well as numerous
M-NCPPC offices and facilities and on line at
www.pgparks.com.
Special Acknowledgement
The Department of Parks and Recreation appreciates the Prince
George’s County Board of Education’s cooperation in allowing
use of public school facilities for recreation programs.
yourguide
The Maryland-National Capital Park
and Planning Commission
Royce Hanson, Chairman
Samuel J. Parker, Jr., Vice Chairman
Joseph L. Alfandre
Sarah Cavitt
Jesse Clark
Jean Cryor
Amy Presley
Col. John H. Squire
Sylvester Vaughns
Marye Wells-Harley
Patricia Barney, Acting Executive Director
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.
Fee Assistance: Fee assistance is available for Prince George’s
County residents only. For information and forms, stop
by your local community center or obtain the forms on line
at www.pgparks.com > About Parks and Recreation >
Fee Assistance.
M-NCPPC ofrece ayuda financiera para accesar sus programas y servicios. Para más información, o una aplicación llame al 301-445-4509.
Photo Policy: M-NCPPC’s Department of Parks and Recreation
staff may photograph participants in programs and special
events, or people in parks or on park property, and use these
images in M-NCPPC materials to promote activities, events
and facilities.
to Parks and Recreation
Classes, Programs and Events
places to go
things to do
Enjoy an event, visit an exhibit, attend a performance
or take a tour
Check out a class or program
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Ronnie Gathers, Director
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Julie Forker, Deputy Director of Area Operations
Prince George’s County Communities
Map of Northern, Central, & Southern areas
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Community Centers & Senior Activity Centers
Addresses and phone numbers
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Natural Areas, Programs & Events
Clearwater, Watkins and Mount Rainier Nature Centers, Old Maryland
Farm, Park Rangers, and Natural Area Parks (Bladensburg Waterfront
Park, School House Pond, and Cheltenham, Dueling Creek, Dinosaur
Park, Lake Artemesia, & Suitland Bog Natural Areas)
10 Parks & Trails - Trails and Regional, Stream Valley, Countywide,
11 Park Permitted Sites - Adelphi Mill, Athletic Fields, Bandwagon,
Open Shelters, Recreation Centers and Reserved Picnic Areas
12 Formal Rental Sites - Adelphi Mill, Dorsey Chapel, Montpelier
Mansion, Newton White Mansion, Oxon Hill Manor, Prince George’s
Ballroom, Snow Hill Manor, and Billingsley, Darnall’s Chance, &
Riversdale House Museums
Archaeological Explorations, Abraham Hall, Black History Program,
Cherry Hill Cemetery, College Park Aviation Museum, Dorsey Chapel,
Montpelier Mansion, Mount Calvert, Northampton Slave Quarters,
Patuxent Rural Life Museums, Seabrook Schoolhouse, Darnall’s
Chance, Marietta, Riversdale, & Surratt House Museums
15 Sports Facilities - for Aquatics, Boxing, Disc Golf, Golf, Ice
Skating, Miniature Golf, Racquetball, (Indoor) Tennis, Trap and Skeet,
and Special Sports Facilities (Prince George’s Equestrian Center/The
Show Place Arena, Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex,
Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex, and Prince George’s Stadium)
Disability Accommodation Statement
Park and Planning Help Desk:
301-699-CALL (2255) TTY 301-699-2544
Información en Español: 301-445-4509
Lifeguard Prep, Lifeguard Pre-Test, Lifeguard Training, Swim Lessons,
Therapeutic Exercise, Water Aerobics, Water Safety Instructor Training,
and Water Walking
28 Computer Skills - Beg.-Adv. Computer Skills, Comic Books,
Computer Keyboarding, Digital Media, Digital Scrapbooking, Internet
Security, Internet Skills, Intro to PC, LEGO Robotics, Microsoft
Programs, Network Security, Video Game Design, Web Page Design,
and more!
30 Crafts & Hobbies - Arts & Crafts, Basket Weaving, Candymaking,
Ceramics, Floral Design, Kinder Craft & Stories, Quilting,
Scrapbooking, Sewing, Knit & Crochet, Movies, and more!
arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center, Clarice Smith Performing Arts
Center at Maryland, Huntington Community Center Art Gallery,
Montpelier Arts Center, and Publick Playhouse
Area Operations:
33 Fitness & Health - Aerobics, Boot Camp, Chair Aerobics, Exercise,
Fitness, Fitness & Nutrition, Fitness Ball, Hip-Hop Cardio, Kickboxing,
Pilates, Slimnastics, Spinning, Stretching & Toning, Tai Chi, Toning &
Sculpting, Weight Training, Yoga, Zumba Dance, and more!
38 Kids’ Care & Kids’ Day Out
& Art/Study & Play, Enrichment, Bicycle Maintenance, Chess, Cooking,
Dance (Ballroom, Bop, Hand, Latin, Latin Jazz, Line, Salsa, Step),
ESOL, Etiquette, Financial Programs, Furniture Refinishing, GED
Preparation, Genealogy, Hair Braiding, Leadership Development, Mis
Quince Años, Modeling, Music Theory, Poetry, Public Speaking, SAT
Preparation, Spanish, Teen Issues, Tutoring, Wedding Coordination,
Writing, and more!
43 Martial Arts - Aikido, Judo, Karate, Kuk Sool Won, Self-Defense,
Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Tukkong Moo Do and more!
45 Nature - Adventure Seekers, Animal Shows, Birding, Campfires,
Canoe Lessons, Conservation Club, Dog Hike, Fishing, Fossil Hunt,
Gardening, Hiking, Historic Walking Tour, Kayak Lessons, Maryland
Boating Safety, Natural Egg Dyeing, Nature Club, Nature Crafts,
Nature Tours/Trips, Puppet Shows, Reptile Care, River Clean-Up, Small
Fry, Volunteer Orientation, and more!
47 Performing Arts - African Dance, Audio Recording, Ballet, Baton
other information
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32 Spring Break Day Camps
39 Lifestyle & Learning - Academic Enrichment, Afterschool Study
13 Historic Sites, Museums & Events
19 Cultural Arts Complexes & Events - Café Groove,
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.
23 Aquatics - Aqua Arthritis, Aqua Exercise, Aqua Kickboxing,
Patuxent River Park, and Dog Parks
Our Mission
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.
Spring 2010
Connecting With Our Community - Speakers Bureau,
Over-the-Phone Interpretation Service, Volunteer Services, Park
Police Volunteer Opportunities, Commemorative Gifts Program,
Publications
Twirling, Belly Dance, Creative Movement, DJ Skills, Drama, Drum
Lessons, Electric Keyboard, Guitar, Hip-Hop, Irish Step, Jazz, Liturgical
Modern Dance, Marching Band, Modern Dance, Music, Piano, PreBallet, Tap, Theatre Skills, Voice, Voiceover, and more!
51 Programs for People with Disabilities - Adapted Aquatics,
Annual Spring Fling Dance, Bicycling, Bike & Hike, Bocce Ball,
Dance Creative Movement, Hiking, Individualized Swimming
Lessons, Kids’ Day Out, Social Swim, Softball, Spring Break Camp,
Spring into the Park, Teens’ Day Out, and Volleyball
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Northern Area Operations
301-445-4500 TTY 301-445-4512
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Central Area Operations
301-218-6700 TTY 301-218-6768
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Southern Area Operations
301-203-6000 TTY 301-203-6030
18 Sports, Health and Wellness & Prince George’s County
Boys & Girls Club, Inc. - Information and Programs
52 Seasonal & Community Events - For additional listings visit
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Special Programs
301-446-3400 TTY 301-446-3402
68 Park and Planning Help Desk
52 Sports - Basketball, Boxing, Cheerleading, Double Dutch, Flag
Facility Operations:
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Arts & Cultural Heritage
301-446-3232 TTY 301-446-3234
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Sports, Health & Wellness
301-446-6800 TTY 301-446-6802
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Park Permits
301-699-2400 TTY 301-699-2544
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Natural & Historical Resources
301-627-2270 TTY 301-699-2544
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Maintenance & Development
301-780-2300 TTY 301-699-2544
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Youth, Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Football, Golf, Group Games, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Ice
Hockey, Ice Skating, Rollerskating, Soccer, T-Ball, Table Tennis, Tennis,
Tumbling and more! Also see pages 15-18.
68 Registration and SMARTlink information
69 The Prince George’s County Planning Department Envision Prince George’s
www.pgparks.com
63 Trips & Excursions - Enjoy exciting journeys.
65 Visual Arts - African Mud Cloth, Animation, Art, Cartooning,
Ceramics, Collage, Comic Books, Digital Photo Manipulation, Drawing,
Fabric Arts, Folktales, Glass, Jewelry Making, Painting, Photography,
Printmaking, Rug Hooking, Sculpture, Storybooks, Studio Art, Visual
Storytelling, Watercolor, Young Artist Workshop, and more!
70 Main Events
Park Planning & Development:
301-699-2525 TTY 301-699-2544
Park Police:
301-459-9088 TTY 301-459-3051
For information about this publication please contact:
Public Affairs and Marketing Division
The Maryland-National Capital
Park and Planning Commission
Department of Parks and Recreation,
Prince George’s County
7833 Walker Drive, Ste. 110, Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-446-3300, TTY 301-446-3402
e-mail address: [email protected]
www.pgparks.com
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How are we doing?
On line or in writing, you can help us improve
our customer service by filling out a quick
survey form. Click onto www.pgparks.com or
pick up a survey at any staffed facility.
places to go
community & senior centers
Community Centers
T he Commission operates community centers across the
county. Some are freestanding buildings, and others are
attached to schools. Each center offers classes, programs,
drop-in activities, and special events for people of all ages.
Gymnasiums, meeting rooms, kitchens, multipurpose
activity rooms, weight/fitness rooms and pre-school
rooms are some of the components found in the centers.
Outdoor amenities vary from site to site and include
combinations of play equipment, athletic fields, multipurpose courts, picnic areas, and trails. Community centers
are located in each of the three areas that make up the
county – the Northern Area, Central Area, and Southern
Area. (See adjacent list.) For information about a specific
center, contact the center directly. For general
information about community centers, contact the
associated area office.
Northern Area
Central Area
Southern Area
Community Centers
Community Centers
Community Centers
Beltsville Community Center
Bowie Community Center
Baden Community Center
3900 Sellman Rd., Beltsville 20705
301-937-6613
3209 Stonybrook Dr., Bowie 20715
301-464-1737
Berwyn Heights Comm. Center
Cedar Heights Community Center
6200 Pontiac St., Berwyn Heights 20740
301-345-2808
Bladensburg Community Center
1200 Glen Willow Dr., Seat Pleasant 20743
301-773-8881
Glenarden Community Center
4500 57th Ave., Bladensburg 20710
301-277-2124
Closed for renovation.
8615 McLain Ave., Glenarden 20706
301-772-3151
College Park Community Center
11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale 20769
301-352-8983
College Park Youth Services Center
4912 Nantucket Rd., College Park 20740
301-345-4425
Huntington Community Center
13022 8th St., Bowie 20720
301-464-3725
Columbia Park Community Center
Community centers are open for youth programs only
on Friday and Saturday nights. For activity schedules
and special events, visit www.pgxtremeteens.com
Fort Washington Forest Community Center
Under construction.
1200 Fillmore Rd., Ft. Washington 20744
301-203-6000
Glassmanor Community Center
1101 Marcy Ave., Oxon Hill 20745
301-567-6033
Glenn Dale Community Center
5051 Pierce Ave., College Park 20740
301-441-2647
did you know?
13601 Baden-Westwood Rd.
Brandywine 20613
301-888-1500
1901 Kent Village Dr., Landover 20785
301-341-3749
John Eager Howard Community Center
4400 Shell St., Capitol Heights 20743
301-735-3340
Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Rd.
Fort Washington 20744
301-203-6040
Hillcrest Heights Community Center
Closed for renovation. Call 301-203-6000 for
information.
2300 Oxon Run Dr.,
Hillcrest Heights 20748
Deerfield Run Community Center
13000 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Laurel 20708
301-953-7882
Los centros comunitarios ofrecen programas
especializados solo para jóvenes los viernes y
sábados por la noche. Para horarios de actividades
y eventos especiales visite el sitio de Internet
www.pgxtremeteens.com ó llame al 301-445-4509.
Lake Arbor Community Center
10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville 20721
301-333-6561
Good Luck Community Center
Largo/Kettering/Perrywood
Community Center
8601 Good Luck Rd., Lanham 20706
301-552-1093
431 Watkins Park Dr.
Upper Marlboro 20774
301-390-8390
Kentland Community Center
2411 Pinebrook Ave., Landover 20785
301-386-2278
Indian Queen Recreation Center
9551 Fort Foote Rd.
301-749-0327
Marlow Heights Community Center
2800 St. Clair Dr., Marlow Heights 20748
301-423-0505
Patuxent Community Center
Oakcrest Community Center
Northern Area Office
1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville, MD 20783
301-445-4500; TTY 301-445-4512
Langley Park Community Center
Central Area Office
301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
301-218-6700; TTY 301-218-6768
North Brentwood Comm. Center
Southern Area Office
Prince George’s Plaza Comm. Center
Peppermill Community Center
6600 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville 20782
301-864-1611
610 Hill Rd., Landover 20785
301-350-8410
1300 Capitol Heights Blvd.
Capitol Heights 20743
301-736-5355
1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville 20783
301-445-4508
4410 Bishopmill Dr.
301-780-7577
Potomac Landing Community Center
Palmer Park Community Center
4012 Webster St., North Brentwood 20722
301-864-0756
10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-203-6000; TTY 301-203-6030
Senior Activity Centers
Four senior activity centers offer a wide range of programs &
services for those ages 60 and better. Special events, recreation classes, day trips, educational classes, and social
activities are offered Monday-Friday from 9 am-4:30 pm.
The Department of Family Services, Area Office on Aging
provides limited transportation and nutritious hot lunches at
the centers. Call 301-265-8450 for more information and
7720 Barlowe Rd., Landover 20785
301-773-5665
Rollingcrest-Chillum Comm. Center
6120 Sargent Rd., Chillum 20782
301-853-2005
Seat Pleasant Activity Center
Vansville Comm. Center
6813 Ammendale Rd., Beltsville 20705
301-937-6621
South Bowie Community Center
5720 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant 20743
301-773-6685
1717 Pittsfield La., Bowie 20716
301-249-1622
Stephen Decatur Community Center
8200 Pinewood Dr., Clinton 20735
301-297-4648
Suitland Community Center
5600 Regency La., Forestville 20747
301-736-3518
Temple Hills Community Center
5300 Temple Hill Rd., Temple Hills 20748
301-894-6616
Tucker Road Community Center
1771 Tucker Rd., Fort Washington 20744
301-248-4404
reservations.
Upper Marlboro Community Center
Camp Springs Senior Activity Center
6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748
301-449-0490; TTY 301-446-3402
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Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center
4009 Wallace Road, Brentwood, MD 20722
301-699-1238; TTY 301-446-3402
5400 Marlboro Race Track Rd.
301-627-2828
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Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center
5720 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
301-386-5525; TTY 301-446-3402
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District Heights, Fairmount Heights, Forestville, Glenarden, Glenn Dale, Kettering, Lake
Arbor, (parts of) Landover, (parts of) Lanham, Largo, Mitchellville, (parts of) Seabrook,
Seat Pleasant, and Springdale.
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Southern Area
The Southern Area of the county includes the communities of Accokeek, Baden,
Brandywine, Clinton, Forest Heights, Fort Washington, Hillcrest Heights, Marlow
Heights, Morningside, Oxon Hill, Suitland, Temple Hills, and Upper Marlboro.
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Berwyn Heights, Bladensburg, Brentwood, Cheverly, College Park, Colmar Manor, Cottage
City, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, (parts of) Landover, Landover Hills, Langley Park, (parts of)
Lanham, Laurel, Mount Rainier, New Carrollton, North Brentwood, Riverdale, Riverdale
Park, and (parts of) Seabrook.
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Langley Park Senior Activity Center
1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783
301-408-4343; TTY 301-446-3402
Cuatro centros de actividades para personas de la
tercera edad o “senior activity centers” ofrecen una
variedad de servicios para personas mayores de 60
años. Eventos especiales, viajes, clases, información
y referencias se ofrecen en estos centros. También se
ofrecen almuerzos nutritivos y transporte limitado en
los centros. Llame para más información.
12500 Fort Washington Rd.
301-292-9191
¡Busque una clase, un campamento, paseo o programa e inscríbase por Internet!
Para más información visite el sitio de Internet www.pgparks.com ó llame al 301-445-4509.
youth, seniors and individuals with disabilities
Safe Summer:
The results are in!
Youth Services
hrough The Maryland-National Capital Park and
Planning Commission, a world of exciting
recreation opportunities is available to youth yearround. Young people have the chance to learn golf
through The First Tee program, explore history by
becoming a junior docent, try animation and digital
photography, experience the great outdoors and clay
target shooting by joining the Scholastic Youth
Shooting Program, play numerous sports and
develop healthy lifestyles.
For those ages 10-17, the Xtreme Teens and
Xtreme Pre-Teens programs offer an even broader
world of engaging recreation opportunities for youth
to be mentored by caring, responsible adults, meet
new people who can become lifelong friends, learn
new skills like swimming, computer construction or
etiquette, and give back to their community through
service learning projects and volunteerism. Xtreme
Teens and Pre-Teens have opportunities for
everyone to give back!
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Last summer, M-NCPPC’s newly expanded Safe
Summer late-night recreation program drew more than
41,000 visits by county teens and young adults at 25
facilities from June 22 to August 22.
The total of 41,200 visits in nine weeks exceeded
the Department of Parks and Recreation’s goal of
25,000 visits by 64 percent and made Safe Summer
the largest provider of youth late-night recreation opportunities in Maryland, the District of Columbia and
Northern Virginia. The program, which operated from
10 pm to midnight Monday through Saturday, provided
young people ages 12 to 24 with safe places where they
could hang out with friends, explore new recreational
pursuits, and learn how to keep themselves and their
communities safe.
Because of the program’s overwhelming success in
2009, Safe Summer will be a part of the Department’s
summer offerings again this year. Be on the lookout for
details about Safe Summer 2010 coming in the next
edition of this Guide!
Give a Kid a Chance
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has launched an
exciting new initiative to give underprivileged and at-risk youth the opportunity to
participate in enriching recreational programs. The “Give a Kid a Chance” scholarship
fund’s mission is to ensure that all youth who are interested in trying out a new leisure
pursuit or attending a camp will have the opportunity to pursue that passion despite
financial barriers or hardships.
There are many ways you can support “Give a Kid a Chance.” To find out how you
can help, contact the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3400, TTY 301-446-3402 or
visit www.pgxtremeteens.com. With your assistance, we will be able to serve many
youth throughout Prince George’s County.
Senior Activity Centers,
Services & Clubs
he 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, facilities and services.
Use the parks, trails and recreation facilities at your leisure.
Four senior activity centers offer friendly and inviting facilities
for a variety of activities including special events, trips,
classes, health programs, information and referrals. Provided
by the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services,
Area Office on Aging, transportation and hot lunches are also
available at these sites. If you are a resident of Prince George’s
or Montgomery Counties, membership cards for admission to
these senior activity centers are free and allow you to participate in the programs of interest to you.
Many community centers have senior clubs that meet
specific days and times each week. Don’t sit on the sidelines come out and make new friends and take part in a variety of
senior club activities. For details on club activities or to find
the club nearest you, contact the nearest senior activity center
(a list is on p. 7), visit www.pgparks.com and click on Senior
Activities, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Seniors
60 & better who reside in Prince George’s or Montgomery
Counties 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 come on out and join a
club today!
T
Redesigned Xtreme Teens
web site launching soon
This spring, the Xtreme Teens web site is getting a
makeover. The new site will feature more information,
fresh graphics, an interactive calendar and more! Visit
the site at www.pgxtremeteens.com
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. Youth ID cards allow youth
free access to community centers without
access to fitness/weight rooms, and allow
teens (ages 13-17) free access to community centers and to community center fitness/ weight rooms. (Supervision by an
adult with a valid fitness pass is required in
fitness/weight rooms for those ages 13-15).
Stop by any M-NCPPC community center
to get your FREE Youth ID. For information
about youth programs, call your local community, nature or arts center (see listings
on pages 9-22), call 301-699-CALL (2255)
or log on to http://www.pgxtremeteens.com.
You can also check us out on MySpace
at http://www.myspace.com/pgxtremeteens.
Programs and Services for Individuals with Disabilities
7833 Walker Drive, Ste. 110, Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-446-3400; TTY 301-446-3402; FAX 301-446-3401
Therapeutic Recreation Programs
Inclusion Services
Programs available to Prince George’s County
residents only. See pages 51-52
The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and
supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all
programs and 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.
The Special Programs Division provides recreation programs
and services for county residents with disabilities. This refers to
individuals whose disability affects one or more major life
activities and includes, but is not limited to, individuals who are
enrolled in special education centers, resource classes,
diagnostic centers, and vocational programs.
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 Programs, summer day camps, teen and
adult social clubs, adaptive aquatics programs, special events,
outdoor programs, fitness programs, and skill development
classes. Membership programs include the Teen Scene Social
Club and Adult Social Clubs. Call the Special Programs Division
Office at 301-446-3400; TTY 301-446-3402 for details and
membership information.
Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Program registration closes two weeks prior to the start date of
the program. Participants are encouraged to
register early to avoid being closed out of
programs. All programs are subject to
cancellation for insufficient registration. For
additional information concerning financial
assistance qualifications and application, call
the Special Programs Division Office.
For information on inclusion services and disability
accommodations, call your area inclusion service office:
Northern Area
301-445-4500; TTY 301-445-4512
Central Area
301-390-3412; TTY 301-218-6768
Southern Area
301-203-6000; TTY 301-203-6030
Información en Español 301-445-4509
Specific questions regarding a facility’s accessibility features should be directed to 301-699-CALL (2255); TTY 301-699-2544.
Individuals with visual impairments who would like to receive information in an alternative format (large print, Braille)
should contact the Park and Planning Help Desk at 301-699-CALL (2255) or TTY 301-699-2544.
places to go
natural areas,
programs & events
Hands-on exhibits, live animals, theme gardens, and
interesting interpretive programs are offered at the nature
centers. Exciting interpretive, educational programs are
also conducted at Old Maryland Farm, which serves as an
agricultural exhibit and livestock display area. Natural area
parks are found throughout the county. Emphasis is placed
on preserving natural resources at these unique sites.
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 site,
contact the facility directly.
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. The Park Rangers
manage and provide programs at Suitland Bog, Cheltenham
Natural Area, Dinosaur Park and Lake Artemesia. The
Rangers also offer a variety of community partnership opportunities that includes Adopt-A-Trail, Nature Seekers,
Stream Savers and Weed Warrior programs throughout the
county. Call for information about: Partners ‘n Parks,
Park Ranger Experience, Conservation Club,
Classroom Programs, and Guided Park Tours.
14955 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-627-7755; TTY 301-699-2544
nature centers
natural park areas
Clearwater Nature Center
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735
301-297-4575; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: Mondays-Saturdays, 8:30 am-5 pm;
Sundays & Holidays, 11 am-4 pm
4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg, MD 20710
301-779-0371; TTY 301-699-2544
Park and boat ramp hours: Daily, 7 am-sunset
See live raptor, animal
and reptile shows and
displays, puppet shows,
herb, butterfly and craft
gardens and our indoor
turtle pond. Enjoy our
campfires, guided nature
hikes and summer day
camps. Join one of our
clubs for basket weaving,
jewelry making and/or
rock hunting and cutting.
Volunteers interested in
animals and nature are always welcome! Nature programs (including live animal shows) for groups are available at the center or at your location. Auditorium with a separate kitchen and
outdoor deck available for birthday parties or other events.
Capacity: 60.
Call for information about: children’s crafts, puppet
shows, fabric arts and creative features.
Mount Rainier Nature/Recreation Center
4701 31st Pl., Mount Rainier, MD 20712
301-927-2163; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9 am-5 pm
Prince George’s County’s
only urban nature center.
Hands-on exhibits, live
animals, and the selfguided Mount Rainier
Tree Trail. Varied selection of natural history interpretive programs for
community and school
groups. Fully-equipped
recreation room available to rent for meetings and
special occasions.
Call for a complete list of programs and for information
about: Capacity: 267 mingling, 125 seated.
farm
Old Maryland Farm
301-218-6770; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 am-4 pm;
Saturdays, 9 am-4:30 pm; Sundays, 11:30 am-4:30 pm
Educational farm with year-round livestock displays that
include ponies, goats, donkey, cows, rabbits, chickens, ducks,
llamas, and more. Animal feed machines for 25 cents. Located
in Watkins Regional Park. Walk through our interpretive gardens and stop by the Barn Cat Gift Shop to shop for unique
farm gifts. Pick up our seasonal farm brochure.
Call for schedule and information about these children’s
programs: hayrides, pony rides, horsemanship and
curriculum-based school programs for kindergarten
through twelh grade.
Unique waterfront park features paved riverside walk, picnic
pavilion, public fishing pier, free boat ramp, community boathouse (storage facility), and playground. Canoe, kayak, and
rowboat rentals on weekends beginning in spring. Canoe and
kayak lessons, guided canoe tours, and free boat tours provide
more ways to explore this urban watershed.
Call for information about: science curriculum programs
for high school & middle school, merit badges for Boy &
Girl Scouts, & home-school science programs.
MD Boating Safety
Mar. 13 & 24 and
Apr. 10 & 11
Nature Discovery Walk
Mar. 20
Bicycle Tour
Mar. 27
Birdwatching
Mar. 27 & May 8
Kayak Lesson
Apr. 10 & May 8
Anacostia River Clean-up
Apr. 17
Get Fit! Get Moving Health
Apr. 24
& Fitness Expo
Family Movie Night
May 7
A-MAY-ZING Animal Fest
May 15
Anacostia River Canoe Tour
May 19
Canoe Lesson
May 22
Nature Hike
May 22
Open House on the Waterfront
May 29
Cheltenham Natural Area
Watkins Nature Center
301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: Mondays-Saturdays, 8:30 am-5 pm;
Sundays & Holidays, 11 am-4 pm
Visit any time of year and
get close to nature in
Watkins Regional Park!
The nature center features
an indoor turtle pond,
outdoor frog pond, live
animal exhibits including
birds of prey, reptiles,
amphibians, and invertebrates. Visit our Little
Shop of Nature for unusual children’s items.
Borrow a trail discovery
backpack and explore our six miles of easy-to-follow, colorblazed trails. Find out about programs, trails, and birthday
parties at the exhibit hall information center. Auditorium and
attached kitchenette available to rent for workshops, receptions, and meetings.
Capacity: 90.
Call for information about these upcoming special programs:
campfires, hikes, creature cras & features,
puppet shows, school programs, and Wild ings
birthday parties.
Commo Rd. near Frank Tippett Rd. in Cheltenham
Information and requests for group tours:
301-627-7755; TTY 301-699-2544
This 200-acre park features a boardwalk through diverse
habitats. Inhabitants include deer, beavers, muskrats,
bluebirds, hawks, and frogs. Ideal for school groups,
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and others seeking an educational,
outdoor experience.
Call for information about FREE guided tours.
Dinosaur Park
13200 block of Mid-Atlantic Blvd., Laurel, MD 20708
Hours: Interpretive garden & signs: daily, dawn to dusk
Public programs the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month
301-627-7755; TTY 301-699-2544
Dinosaur Park is the site
of fossil deposits from
the Cretaceous Period
(144 to 65 million years
ago). Fossil bones of dinosaurs and plants can
be found here under the
direction of knowledgeable paleontologists. Interpretive signs tell the
story of dinosaurs and early flowering plants and of the industrial history of the area.
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parks & trails
Nearly 7,000 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 developed facilities. Large
portions of each remain undeveloped in a natural state. For
general information about local neighborhood and community parks, contact the area office for the region where the
park is located:
Northern Area Office: 301-445-4500; TTY 301-445-4512;
Información en Español: 301-445-4509
Central Area Office: 301-218-6700; TTY 301-218-6768
Southern Area Office: 301-203-6000; TTY 301-203-6030
Dueling Creek Natural Area
Located in Colmar Manor Community Park
Information: 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, field, and
forested lowlands. Home to beavers, bluebirds, ducks, herons,
and turtles.
regional parks
Cosca Regional Park
8200 55th Ave., Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
Hours: Daily, dawn-dusk
Information: 301-627-7755; TTY 301-699-2544
General Information: 301-868-1397; TTY 301-203-6030
Picnic shelter/pavilion reservations & Field permits:
301-699-2400; TTY 301-699-2544
Clearwater Nature Center: 301-297-4575;
TTY 301-699-2544
Tennis Bubble: 301-868-6462; TTY 301-446-6802
Highlighted by a 38-acre lake. Park includes an aquatic garden,
good fishing (including a handicapped-accessible fishing pier),
and miles of hiker/biker trails. Walk along the newly opened
Luther Goldman Birding Trail featuring interpretive signs.
Mid-week guided hikes are held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays
of the month: April–August, 6–7:30 pm, and Sept.–March,
3–4:30 pm. Vehicles not permitted on park grounds.
Accessible from the Paint Branch Trail section of the
Anacostia Tributary Trail System.
More than 690 acres. Developed facilities include: picnic
areas/shelters, picnic pavilion, tram train, lighted & unlighted
outdoor tennis courts, lake (for boating and fishing), boathouse, playgrounds, equestrian trail network, nature trail
network, campsites, comfort stations, lighted softball fields,
unlighted softball field, lighted baseball fields, Cosca Tennis
Bubble (See page 17), and Clearwater Nature Center (See page
9). Athletic fields available by permit; picnic pavilion & some
shelters also reserved by permit.
Lake Artemesia Natural Area
School House Pond
Fairland Regional Park
Governor Oden Bowie
Dr., Upper Marlboro,
MD 20772
Information:
301-627-7755;
TTY 301-699-2544
13820 & 13950 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel, MD 20707
301-362-6060; TTY 301-362-6090
Tennis Bubble: 301-362-6060; TTY 301-362-6090
The Gardens Ice House: 301-953-0100; 410-792-4947;
TTY 301-699-2544
Quiet, scenic environment for picnickers and
hikers. Located across
from the Prince George’s
County Administration
Building and adjacent to
Darnall’s Chance House
Museum. Site includes a
12-acre pond, parkland, fishing pier, photoblind, boardwalk,
picnic area, and nature trail.
More than 150 acres in Prince George’s County. Developed
facilities include: Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex
(gymnastics center, racquetball court, fitness center, Fairland
Tennis Bubble, outdoor tennis courts, sand volleyball court,
and 50-meter indoor swimming pool), The Gardens Ice House
(year round), lighted softball fields (reserved through the
Permit Office), stormwater management demonstration
project area, trails and play equipment.
Walker Mill Regional Park
8840 Walker Mill Rd., District Heights, MD 20747
Information: 301-699-2400; TTY 301-699-2544
Suitland Bog Natural Area
Suitland Rd. & Suitland Pkwy., Suitland, MD 20747
Information: 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
many rare and beautiful
species of plants including
carnivorous pitcher plants
and sundews. You are
guaranteed a unique and
educational experience.
More than 470 acres. Facilities accessible from Walker Mill
Road include: lighted baseball field, lighted softball field,
lighted soccer/football field, tennis courts, basketball courts,
play equipment, picnic area, open shelter, comfort station,
and trail. Outdoor art sculpture on-site. Facilities accessible
from Berry Lane include half basketball court, play equipment
areas, and open shelter/picnic area. Permits for fields and
picnic reservations are available through the Permit Office:
301-699-2400; TTY 301-699-2544.
Call for information
about FREE tours.
Watkins Regional Park
General Information: 301-218-6700; TTY 301-218-6768
or 301-699-2544
Festival of Lights: 301-699-2456 (winter)
Picnic area reservations: 301-446-2400
Field permits: 301-699-2400
Campground permits: 301-218-6870
Old Maryland Farm: 301-218-6770
Seasonal historic Chesapeake carousel, train,
miniature golf, refreshment depot: 301-218-6757
Tennis bubble & outdoor tennis: 301-218-6870
Watkins Nature Center: 301-218-6702
More than 850 acres. Facilities include:
Watkins Nature Center (See page 9),
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 (See page 17),
campsites, picnic areas with shelters, playgrounds, comfort
stations, a paved, 1.7-mile circuitous hiker/biker trail, as well
as miles of trail through deciduous forest.
countywide parks
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: Daily, 8 am-sunset
Composed of more than 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 those activities
that protect the natural resources and scenic character of the
river while providing compatible recreational activities for the
public. 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 limited-use park with areas open for public
recreation including:
■ Jug
Bay Natural Area
301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: Daily, 8 am-sunset
This 2,000 acre property serves as the park headquarters.
It has over 8 miles of multi-user natural surface trails, public
boat ramps, fishing areas, canoe and kayak rental, group
picnic facilities and primitive tent camping. Black Walnut
Creek Nature Study Area is available for guided, interpretive
hikes. River ecology boat tours aboard a pontoon boat are also
available. Patuxent Rural Life Museums on-site. (See description on Page 14.)
■ Cedar
Haven Fishing Area
18400 Phyllis Wheatley Blvd., Eagle Harbor
Fishing is permitted along the shore; a Chesapeake Bay Sport
Fishing License is required. Open 8 am-dusk with seasonal
adjustments.
■ 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.
■ Clyde
Watson Boating Area
17901 Magruder’s Ferry Rd., Baden
Special-use park area provides boating access to the Patuxent
River. Standard boat ramp with pier and fishing area. Use is
limited; permit required.
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places to go
■ Fran
Uhler Natural Area
10300 Lemons Bridge Rd., Bowie
Forested floodplain of the Patuxent River, near Bowie State
University. Home to a wide variety of wildlife and wildflowers.
Programs and conservation projects available. Managed in cooperation with the Prince George's Audubon Society. Hiking,
bicycling, and nature programs. Meet at the gate at 7:30 am
the first Saturday of February through December for bird/nature walks. Binoculars and waterproof footwear suggested.
■ Governor
Bridge Natural Area
7600 Governor Bridge Rd., Bowie
Once an abandoned sand and gravel operation, now a
restored wetlands and wildlife habitat area bordering the
Patuxent River. Pond is managed as a “catch-and-release”
bass pond. Prince George’s Audubon Society leads
bird/nature walks the 3rd Saturday, February through December. Meet in parking lot at 7:30 am. Binoculars and waterproof
footwear suggested.
■ Governor
Bridge Canoe Launch
7600 Governor Bridge Rd., Bowie
Launch site for the Patuxent Water Trail. The river is susceptible to seasonal flooding. Visitors are encouraged to check river
conditions and plan ahead. Access is restricted.
■ 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.
■ Patuxent
River Scenic Trail at Queen Anne
trails
parks permitted sites
Approximately 34 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 trails below, call 301-699-CALL (2255);
TTY 301-699-2544.
Listed below are M-NCPPC facilities that may be reserved
through the Park Permit Office. Fees subject to change. For
information, contact staff at the Park Permit Office.
Trail maps are available online in PDF format at
www.pgparks.com, or stop by the Public Affairs and
Marketing Division at 7833 Walker Dr., 1st Floor, Greenbelt,
20770 to pick up your free copy. Office hours are 8 am-5 pm,
Monday through Friday.
Log on to www.pgparks.com and click on the Rentals and
Permits tab for information about facilities available for public
rental through the Park Permit Office.
Anacostia Tributary Trail System
A link in the national
Shore-to-Shore American
Discovery Trail and the
East Coast Greenway.
Approximately 18 miles of
uninterrupted trails along
the Anacostia River.
Southernmost point is at
Colmar Manor Community Park; trail spurs extend northeasterly and
northwesterly. System includes Northwest Branch,
Sligo Creek, Anacostia
River, Northeast Branch,
Indian Creek, and Paint
Branch Trails. 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 newly opened Luther
Goldman Birding Trail. Open from sunrise to sunset, daily.
18405 Queen Anne Rd., Upper Marlboro
2.2-mile, multi-use, natural surface trail. Trailhead located near
Patuxent River 4-H Center. This 2.2-mile natural surface trail is
designated for hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. Open sunrise to sunset.
■ Patuxent
■ Queen
Henson Creek Trail
6600 Kenilworth Ave., Suite 100
Riverdale, MD 20737
301-699-2400; TTY 301-699-2544
Para reservar canchas atléticas, centros comunitarios
(con cocina ó sin cocina), áreas de picnic bajo techo ó
parcela para sembrar llame al 301-445-4509.
Adelphi Mill
8402 Riggs Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783
Monday thru Thursday - $525 for 6 hours;
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays - $625 for 6 hours
(See description under Rental Sites.)
Bandwagon (Mobile covered trailer with stage)
Bi-County/Non-Commission - $850
NOTE: Reservations are taken beginning the first business day
in September for the following facilities (please call or stop by
our offices in Riverdale - see address above):
Recreation Centers with kitchens with air
conditioning – Monday through Thursday - $160 for 6 hours;
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & holidays - $220 for 6 hours
(Adelphi Manor, Ardmore, Birchwood City, Bradbury, Brooke
Road, Fort Foote, Green Meadows, Jesse J. Warr, Jr., Kentland,
Lane Manor, Lynnalan, Millwood, Oakcrest, Parklawn,
Riverdale, T. Howard Duckett, Vansville, West Lanham Hills,
and Woodlawn Recreation Centers)
Suitland Water Tank (no kitchen) with air conditioning
– Monday through Thursday - $140 for 6 hours; Friday,
Saturday, Sunday & holidays - $200 for 6 hours
Rural Life Museums- (See page 14.)
Anne Canoe Launch
18405 Queen Anne Rd., Bowie
Launch site for the Patuxent Water Trail. The river is susceptible to seasonal flooding. Visitors are encouraged to check river
conditions and plan ahead. Access is restricted.
■ Queen
Photos of recreation centers available
for rent may be viewed on line at
www.pgparks.com
Anne Fishing Area
18700 Queen Anne Bridge Rd., Bowie
Fishing is permitted along the river and a Chesapeake Bay
Sport Fishing License is required. The old bridge is closed to
fishing. Open sunrise to sunset.
dog parks
College Park Dog Park at Acredale
Community Park
4300 Metzerott Rd., College Park
Hours: dawn to dusk
Membership required; $40 for the first dog in the household, $30 for the second
College Park Dog Park is open for new members who would
like to exercise and socialize their dogs. The half-acre area of
the park is fenced for dogs to romp.
For more information, or to join, write to the College Park Dog
Park Association at P.O. Box 764, College Park, MD 20740 or
visit www.cpdogpark.org.
Heurich Dog Park
Corner of Nicholson and Ager Roads,
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Hours: dawn to dusk
The 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.
Reserved Picnic Areas
Approximately 5.7 miles long, the trail extends from Temple
Hill Road southward to Oxon Hill Road. Trail passes neighborhood and community parks through Henson Creek Stream
Valley Park, the Tucker Road Complex, and Henson Creek Golf
Course. Scenic, recreational route.
Patuxent Water Trail
The Patuxent Water Trail is a selfguided paddling trail designed for
kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts.
It allows paddlers to explore the river,
experience its beauty, camp along its
banks and visit its numerous parks,
historic sites, sanctuaries, and refuges. The Patuxent Water
Trail is a cooperative project by state, county and local government agencies, conservation organizations, volunteer groups,
and the business community. The trail can be accessed from
many points in several counties along the river. A
brochure/map is available by calling 301-627-6074. Detailed
information is available at www.patuxentwatertrail.org.
NOTE: Reservations are taken beginning the first business day
in February for the following facilities:
Cosca Regional Park
The Pavilion (250 people)
Residents $425; Non-Residents $525
Area B - Shelters #1 - #4 (100 people)
Area B - Shelters #5 and #6 (50 people)
Residents Only - $125
Watkins Regional Park
Picnic Areas #0 - #4 (150 people)
Neighborhood Open Shelters
$200 - Residents Only
Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis (WB&A)
Recreational Trail
A 5.6-mile trail along the site of the former Washington,
Baltimore and Annapolis 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, landscaping, kiosks, and boardwalks through wetlands.
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formal rental sites
The Commission 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. See www.pgelegantsettings.com.
For rental availability, contact the facility manager.
¿Busca un sitio sin igual para su recepción, fiesta,
quinceaños ó reunión? Visite ww.pgelegantsettings.com.
Para disponibilidad del local y más detalles comuníquese
con el gerente del mismo.
Dorsey Chapel
Prince George’s Ballroom
(Detailed description on page 13.)
10704 Brookland Rd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769
240-264-3415; TTY 301-699-2544
Capacity: 50.
2411 Pinebrook Ave., Landover, MD 20785
301-341-7439; TTY 301-446-6802
Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD 20708
301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544
Capacity: 85.
Newton White Mansion
2708 Enterprise Rd., Mitchellville, MD 20721
301-249-2004; TTY 301-446-6802
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 1790’s. 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 County and Montgomery County.
This former country club and golf
course is now home to an elegant
ballroom, surrounded by lush green
parkland. The building’s interior has
one of the area’s largest hardwood
dance floors, two dressing rooms,
elegant crystal chandeliers, and a sun porch. The beautiful outdoor brick patio is another attractive feature.
Maximum capacity: 250 reception-style.
(250 seated indoor; 250 seated patio.)
Maximum capacity for building: 150 on two levels.
Riversdale House Museum
Billingsley House Museum
4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park, MD 20737
301-864-0420; TTY 301-699-2544
Capacity: 50 seated; 75 standing.
6900 Green Landing Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Please call for access directions.
301-627-0730; TTY 301-446-6802
Tours: Thursdays & Fridays, 9am-3 pm, and on
the 3rd Saturday of the month, 1-3 pm.
Built around 1740 by
the prominent Weems
family, 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, wood floors throughout, and a small upper deck
with a panoramic view of the Patuxent River.
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 the golf course, a
warming kitchen, and two dressing suites. A large brick
patio with a central fountain, surrounded by woodlands
and gardens, provides a serene atmosphere for outdoor
ceremonies and receptions.
(Atrium - 200 with dancing; 240 without.)
Snow Hill Manor
13301 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Laurel, MD 20708
301-725-6037; TTY 301-446-6802
Tours: Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 am–5 pm.
Oxon Hill Manor
6901 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301-839-7782; TTY 301-446-6802
Indoor capacity: 40 seated, 50 reception-style.
Tented patio: 120 seated.
Call for information about:
May 9
Harp Felt Mother’s Day Tea
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.
Darnall’s Chance House Museum
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544
Tented patio (May-Oct.): 125 seated.
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 beautiful English
gardens, a rose-wrapped reflecting pool, expansive lawns, a
wide-open patio and a picturesque 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.
(210 seated; 170 with dancing.)
Maximum capacity: indoor 60; tented patio: 120.
Apr. 5
Easter Monday Hunt
For floor plans, photos and more,
visit www.pgelegantsettings.com
Apr. 5
Easter Monday Fun Day
did you know?
Permits are needed for some M-NCPPC recreation facilities. Permits for garden plots, athletic fields,
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.
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historic sites, museums
& events
The Commission manages a number of historic sites and
museums that celebrate Prince George’s County’s rich
history. 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 general information contact
the Natural and Historical Resources Division at 301-6272270; TTY 301-699-2544. For information about a specific
historic site or museum, contact the complex directly.
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.
■ Information: 240-264-3415; TTY 301-264-3497
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county. Student
internships and volunteer opportunities in archaeological fieldwork and artifact
processing available. Saturday excavations, laboratory sessions, and occasional lectures and workshops.
Information: 301-627-1286; TTY 301-699-2544
Abraham Hall
7612 Old Muirkirk Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
240-264-3415; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: Daily 9 am-5 pm; closed holidays; Tours by
appointment; RSVP required for all public programs.
FREE admission
Abraham Hall, home
of the Benevolent
Sons and Daughters
of Abraham, Rebecca
Lodge #6, was built
on this site 1889. It is
a two-story frontgabled building of
wood frame construction. The interior of the main block consists of one large room
on each story, extended on the first story to include a raised
stage in the rear. Since it was built, Abraham Hall has served
as a meeting place, landmark and touchstone of the African
American community of Rossville. Today, the site houses the
M-NCPPC Black History Program.
COLLEGE PARK
AVIATION MUSEUM
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park, MD 20740
301-864-6029; TTY 301-864-4765
www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
Hours: Daily, 10 am-5 pm; Closed major holidays.
Group tours by appointment.
Admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 18 & under,
FREE under 2
Beautiful, 27,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility with animatronics and interactive exhibits that tell the story of the
“World’s Oldest Continuously Operating Airport,” the College
Park Airport. The museum highlights many significant aviation
achievements that have occurred since Wilbur Wright taught
the first military aviators to fly in 1909.
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for information about programs including:
2nd & 4th Thurdays
Peter Pan Club
Fridays
Aernoon Aviators
Mar. 7, Apr. 24 & May 15
Hollywood Flyers
Mar. 13, Apr. 11 & May 8
Wilbur’s Workshop
Mar. 27
Scout Wings Day
Apr. 17
Restoration Shop
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Darnall’s Chance House Museum
Dorsey Chapel
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: Fridays and Sundays, 12 noon-4 pm
Tours by appointment: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm
Admission: $3/adults, $2/seniors & groups, $1/ages 5-18,
FREE/ages 4 & under
10704 Brookland Rd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769
240-264-3415; TTY 301-699-2544
Rental and history tours by appointment only.
FREE/ages 4 & under
Darnall’s Chance was built in 1742 by a wealthy Scottish merchant and entrepreneur named James Wardrop. Museum
tours highlight the similarities and differences between Mr.
Wardrop’s wife, Lettice Lee, and the lives of other 18th century
women – gentry, middling and enslaved. View an 18th century
parlor, bedchamber, kitchen, underground brick burial vault
and museum exhibits. Gift shop on premises. Grounds and
tented patio available for rental functions.
Tented patio (available May-Oct.) Capacity: 125 people.
Call for information about these upcoming events:
Mar. 20
Colonial Tavern Dinner
May 9
Upper Marlboro Day
May 10
FREE Mother’s Day Tours
May 22
3rd Annual Pirate Fest
Dorsey Chapel is an excellent example of the small frame,
meetinghouse-style church that was the focal point of rural
African American communities in the county in 1900. The
chapel was dedicated in September 1900, and used until 1971,
when it was combined with Perkins Chapel to form the Glenn
Dale United Methodist Church. Restored and available to rent
for small weddings, recitals, and meetings.
Capacity: 50.
Cherry Hill Cemetery
6821 Ingraham St., Riverdale, MD 20737
301-627-1286; TTY 301-699-2544
Self-guided tours and interpretive signage
Daily, sunrise to sunset
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 Bladensburg-Riverdale-Hyattsville
area. Graves are marked with slabs of local ironstone and
yucca plants. Many African American families, including the
Adams, Becketts and Plummers, buried their loved ones at
Cherry Hill from the late 1880s through the 1940s.
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Marietta House Museum
Patuxent Rural Life Museums at
Patuxent River Park
5626 Bell Station Rd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769
301-464-5291; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: Fridays-Sundays, 12 noon-4 pm
Group tours by appointment, Mondays-Thursdays.
FREE/ages 4 & under
Built in 1813 by U.S. Supreme
Court Justice Gabriel Duvall,
this federal period brick home
is situated on 25 acres. A twostory addition was built in 1832.
Of the original outbuildings, the
Judge’s law office and root cellar remain. The house remained
in the Duvall family until 1902.
Today, it is interpreted and furnished to reflect the three generations that lived there. Volunteer opportunities for teens ages 14-18 are available through
the Junior Docent Program. Gift shop on premises.
Mar. 6
7th Maryland Company A
U.S. Drill Day
Mar. 27
First Ladies Tea
Apr. 5
Glenn Dale Easter Egg Hunt
Apr. 17 & 18
Marching rough Time
Encampment
May 8
Child’s Tea
May 9
FREE Mother’s Day Tours
301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, Apr.-Oct., 1-4 pm
Guided tours available at other times by reservation.
FREE admission
Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park
16801 Mount Calvert Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-627-1286; TTY 301-699-2544
Park grounds hours: 8 am-sunset
Exhibit hours: Apr.-Oct., Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm
& Sundays, 12 noon-4 pm
Weekday group tours by appointment.
Mount Calvert is one of the most significant historical and
archaeological sites in Prince George’s County. Ten interpretive wayside signs and a new exhibit, A Confluence of Three
Cultures, describe the archaeology of 8,000 years of American
Indian presence, the development of colonial Charles-Town,
Prince George’s County’s first seat of government from
1696–1721, and the 1700’s and 1800’s tobacco plantation.
The park also features a public archaeology program that
includes tours and volunteer opportunities.
A legacy of 19th century life, featuring two
museums, a 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 features exhibits about the
history of tobacco in Maryland. Demonstrations held during special events.
Call for information about volunteer opportunities.
Call for information about
volunteer opportunities.
Montpelier Mansion
301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544
Tours: Guided tours: Dec., Jan., & Feb., Sundays, 1 & 2 pm;
Mar.-Nov., Sundays, 12 noon-3pm, on the hour,
Self-guided tours: Mondays-Thursdays, 11 am-3 pm
Admission: $3/adults, $2/seniors & groups of 10 or more,
$1/students ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 & under
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
shortly after his marriage to
Ann Ridgely. Although limited
documentation is available
about daily operations, enslaved Africans and indentured
servants provided the labor as field hands and skilled craftsmen at the plantation and the Patuxent Ironworks. Montpelier
hosted many famous individuals, including George and
Martha Washington and Abigail Adams. Montpelier is fully restored and furnished as it might have been in 1830. The
grounds boast an original 18th c. summerhouse, one of only
two surviving in the U.S. on its original site. The mansion is
available for weddings, receptions, and meetings.
Capacity: 85.
Call for information about this upcoming event:
Mar. 13 & 14
Hands-On History Day: Be a
Woodturner’s Apprentice
Mar. 17
History Lecture: Fort McHenry:
Birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner
Apr. 21
History Lecture: Hampton House
National Historic Site
May 1
Montpelier Festival: Herbs, Tea & Arts
May 19
History Lecture: “Gems of
Endearment” Jewelry of
George & Martha Washington
Riversdale House Museum
4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park, MD 20737
301-864-0420; TTY 301-699-2544
Walk-in tours: Fridays & Sundays, on the quarter hour,
12:15-3:15 pm (Group tours by appointment.)
FREE/ages 4 & under
Northampton Slave Quarters and
Archaeological Park
Overlook Pl., Lake Arbor, MD 20721
(Archaeology Program) 301-627-1286; TTY 301-699-2544
Self-guided tours: Daily, sunrise to sunset
Features reconstructed foundations of two slave quarters
of the former Northampton Plantation (1673–1860). Archaeological excavations have recovered artifacts and information
about the lives of African American slaves and tenant farmers
who lived there from the late 18th century through the
mid-20th century. Interpretive sign describes site’s history and
ongoing research.
This elegant 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 open-hearth
cooking demonstrations on 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. Call for information about
these upcoming events:
Mar. 2
Quarterly Lecture
Mar. 13
Open Hearth Cooking Class
Mar. 21
Seasonal Selections
Apr. 10
Tavern Night
Apr. 18
Seasonal Selections
May 23
Seasonal Selections
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sports facilities
Athletic facilities for many sports are available throughout
the park system. For general information about sports
facilities or to receive a permit for an athletic field, call the
Sports, Health and Wellness Office at 301-446-6800; TTY
301-446-6802. Please note: we’ve recently moved to new offices at 7833 Walker Drive, Suite 430, Greenbelt, MD 20770.
For information about a specific complex, contact the site
directly.
NOTE: Sports classes and activities are offered at sites
throughout the county. Explore the Things to Do section of
this Guide (pages 23-67).
Seabrook Schoolhouse
6116 Seabrook Rd., Seabrook, MD 20706
301-464-5291; TTY 301-699-2544
Hours: First Friday of the month, 11 am-3 pm, and
Group tours by appointment.
FREE/ages 4 & under
Seabrook School, built in 1896, 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. In the 1990s, The
Seabrook Civic Association gave the school to The MarylandNational Capital Park and Planning Commission, which restored it and opened it to the public in 2002. On-site exhibits
focus on the history of Seabrook School and education in
Prince George’s County.
Surratt House Museum
9118 Brandywine Rd., Clinton, MD 20735
301-868-1121; TTY 301-699-2544; www.surratt.org
Hours: Thursdays & Fridays, 11 am-3 pm; Saturdays &
Sundays, 12 noon-4 pm; Group tours by appointment.
FREE/ages 4 & under
aquatics facilities
Hamilton Splash Park (summer)
3901 Hamilton St., Hyattsville, MD 20781
301-779-8224; 301-446-6800; TTY 301-446-6802
This seasonal, outdoor facility offers a 25-meter pool. Facility
amenities include a lily pad crossing, a ‘tipping-buckets’ waterfall, waterslides, wading pool, and shower/changing facilities.
Birthday parties available by reservation.
J. Franklyn Bourne Memorial Pool (summer)
6500 Calmos St., Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
301-350-4422; 301-583-2572; TTY 301-446-6802
This seasonal, outdoor facility offers a 50-meter swimming
pool and wading pool. Swimming lessons, lifeguard training
and a variety of children’s birthday packages are offered. The
J. Franklyn Bourne Memorial Pool is also known as the “Z”
pool. Call for ADA accessibility information.
Allentown Fitness & Splash Park
Lane Manor Splash
Park (summer)
7210 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-449-5566/67; TTY 301-446-6802
7601 West Park Dr.,
Hyattsville, MD 20783
301-422-7284;
301-446-6800;
TTY 301-446-6802
This facility offers year-round and seasonal amenities. Indoor
facilities (open year-round) include: heated, 25-yard,6-lane
pool; heated training pool; hot tub; weight room; and cardiovascular room. The seasonal, outdoor facility offers a splash
pool, wading pool, diving well, picnic area and volleyball court.
Year-round, outdoor basketball courts open to the public.
This seasonal, outdoor facility offers a 25-meter
pool. Facility amenities include a lily pad crossing
feature, mushroom
waterfall, water slides,
wading pool, and
shower/changing
facilities. Birthday parties
available by reservation.
The Bickford Natatorium at
Prince George’s Community College
301 Largo Rd., Largo, MD 20774
301-322-0676; 301-322-0979; TTY 301-446-6802
Located in the field house. Includes 50-meter, indoor pool,
training pool, and whirlpool.
North Barnaby Splash Park (summer)
Ellen Linson Swimming Pool (summer)
5211 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740
301-277-3717; TTY 301-446-6802
This seasonal, outdoor facility offers a 50-meter Olympic-size
pool. Facility amenities include locker rooms and showers with
coin-operated lockers, a sand volleyball court, outdoor basketball courts, bicycle rentals and a vending area. Facility offers
swimming lessons and specialty activities including water
aerobics programs, adult basketball, flag football league, and
summer day camps. Birthday parties available by reservation.
5000 Wheeler Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301-894-1150; 301-449-5566/67; TTY 301-446-6802
This seasonal, outdoor facility offers a 25-meter pool. Facility
amenities include a lily pad crossing, a ‘tipping-buckets’ waterfall, waterslides, wading pool, and shower/changing facilities.
Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex
(See page 17.)
Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex
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. Curriculum-based school programs available.
Mar. 19-21
11th Annual Lincoln
Assassination Conference
Apr. 10, 17 & 24
John Wilkes Booth Escape
Route Tours
May 22
Birth of the Banjo: From
Gourd to Modern Day
(See Special Sports Facilities on Page 17.)
Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool
Glenn Dale Splash Park (summer)
This year-round, indoor splash park offers a 20-yard pool,
family pool with water slides, children’s pool with slides and
play features. Swimming lessons, water aerobics, and birthday
party packages are available by reservation.
11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769
301-352-8980; 301-352-8983; TTY 301-218-6768
This seasonal, outdoor family splash park offers specialized
play areas for pre-schoolers. Facility amenities include water
spray features, water slides, and a lily pad crossing feature.
6122 Sargent Rd., Chillum, MD 20782
301-853-9115; TTY 301-445-4512
Theresa Banks Memorial Aquatics Center/
Glenarden Complex
Closed for renovation.
8615-A McLain Ave., Glenarden, MD 20706
301-772-5515/16; TTY 301-218-6768
SUMMER POOL SCHEDULE
Summer pools open Saturday, May 29 and close
on Monday, September 6.
Call pool for daily operating hours.
Weekends only, May 29–June 12
Mondays through Sundays, June 13–August 20
Weekends only, August 21–September 6
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Paint Branch Golf Complex
boxing center
Sugar Ray Leonard Amateur Boxing Center
4690 University Blvd., College Park, MD 20740
301-935-0330; TTY 301-446-6802
7707 Barlowe Rd., Palmer Park, MD 20785
301-386-5888/89; TTY 301-446-6802; FAX 301-446-6801
Training Hours: Amateur Boxers-Monday-Friday, 4-9 pm;
Saturday, 10 am-2 pm
Professional Boxers-Monday-Friday, 10 am-2 pm
Tournaments/Boxing Shows: Available weekends,
schedule permitting, call 301-386-5888 for info.
Paint Branch is an executive length, 9-hole course, par 31. It
features a 40-station, lighted and heated driving range, with a
short game area and practice putting greens. All play is firstcome, first-served and the facility is open year-round. PGA
instructors offer private and group lessons, indoor teaching
simulator and state-of-the-art video lessons. Clubhouse has
fully-stocked pro shop and a small snack bar. Electric carts,
pull carts, and club rentals are available.
Enterprise Golf Course
2802 Enterprise Rd., Mitchellville, MD 20721
301-249-2040; TTY 301-446-6802
disc golf course
Enterprise is an 18-hole, par 72 golf course with a driving
range including 20 stations, and a practice green. Golf instruction and group lessons are available. Clubhouse has pro shop,
snack bar, and patio overlooking the 9th and 18th greens. Tee
time reservations are available, and course is open year-round.
Paint Branch Pkwy. Community Park
301-864-6029; TTY 301-864-4765
golf courses
Do you dream of laying down
a birdie putt on the 18th hole at
Pebble Beach? Practice makes perfect. Swing and putt at quality M-NCPPC golf courses in Prince George’s county. Play at
one of 4 golf courses, or participate in the First Tee program.
A variety of golf classes for golf lessons are available for beginning and intermediate level adults and seniors.
Riding cart rentals, pro shop, snack bar, The First Tee Junior
Golf Program, and PGA instruction available at each course.
The Frequent Fairways Card
Joining the Frequent Fairways Club gives you some
major advantages at M-NCPPC golf courses
throughout Prince George's County. Enjoy
discounts and e-mail specials, and accrue points
for free play. Frequent Fairways Club members
may reserve tee times at Enterprise Golf Course
up to 10 days in advance, compared to 6 day
advance reservation for the general public.
The cost to purchase a Frequent Fairways
Club Card is just $10. Choose one of three county
courses (Enterprise, Paint Branch or Henson
Creek Golf Course) as your "home" course and
purchase your card at that course. Simply bring
your Frequent Fairways Club Card with you each
time you play golf at your "home course" and have
the card scanned on-site. Your paid greens fees
will be registered and recorded as points when
your card is scanned. You'll instantly begin
accruing credit towards FREE play! (NOTE: Only
greens fees are recorded for this program.) When
your "free play" level at your home course is
reached, that round (greens fees) is on us!
Beginner Lessons: adults, 6-week class begins April 14;
seniors (ages 60 & up), 3-week classes begin April 6 and
May 4
Gunpowder Golf Course
14300 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708
301-725-4532; TTY 301-446-6802
Call for pro shop hours.
M-NCPPC has partnered with Gunpowder Golf Course to
bring affordable golf to the Laurel area of Prince George’s
County. The course is part of Fairland Regional Park and was
designed to follow the natural topography of the land in the
Scottish tradition. The 18-hole, par 70 course measures 6,061
yards with both front and back nines offering tree-lined, hilly
holes that require patience and accuracy. Wildlife abounds in
the beautiful natural setting. The course is a challenge for
golfers of all skill levels.
The First Tee of Prince George’s County
Henson Creek Golf Course
1641 Tucker Rd.,
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-567-4646; TTY 301-446-6802
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 welcomed. New driving range with 20
stations open; private and group instruction available. Clubhouse has
pro shop and snack bar. Club and
cart rentals are available.
Kentland Golf Training Center
2411 Pinebrook Ave., Landover, MD 20785
301-772-2527; TTY 301-445-4512
Driving range, short game practice area, practice putting green
and a three-hole short course. Private and group instruction
available.
FREE PLAY LEVELS
Enterprise Golf Course: 250 points (seniors 200 pts.)
Paint Branch Golf Course: 125 points (seniors 100 pts.)
Henson Creek Golf Course: 125 points (seniors 100 pts.)
Beginner Lessons: adults, 6-week
classes begin April 6, April 7,
April 27, April 30, May 4 & May
27; adults, 4-week class begins
April 13; seniors (ages 60 & up),
3-week classes begin April 22 &
May 19
Game Improvement Classes
(all play levels): adults, 6-week
classes begin April 7 & April 29;
adults, 4-week classes begin April
27, May 14 & May 17; adults,
3-week classes begin April 23,
May 8 & May 9; seniors (ages 60
& up), 6-week class begins May 27
Game Improvement 2-Day Clinics (all play levels): April
17 & 18; May 1 & 2; May 13 & 14; and May 29 & 30
Weekend Clinics for Beginners: April 17 & 18 and May 15
& 16
Ladies Beginner Lessons: 6-week classes begin April 7,
April 14 & May 18; 4-week classes begin May 11 & May 27
Ladies Game Improvement 2-Day Clinics: May 1 & 2 and
May 29 & 30
Beginner Lessons: adults, 6-week classes begin April 10,
April 11 & May 30; adults, 3-week classes begin April 6 &
May 4
Intermediate Lessons: adults, 6-week classes begin April
11 & May 30
did you know?
The 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, the seats raise, lower and
swivel to allow positioning to the ball, and the golf bags are mounted to
the cart fronts for easy access to your clubs. Accessible golf carts are available at Enterprise, Henson Creek and Paint Branch golf courses.
Youth development through
the game of golf...that’s what
The First Tee, a program by The
Maryland-National Capital Park
and Planning Commission, is
proud to sponsor. The program
is targeted especially for those
who have not previously had
exposure to the game.
A unique component of the program is the integration of
life skills emphasizing responsibility, integrity, and respect for
the values of the game, with instruction and training about the
sport. Classes are offered at four locations: Enterprise Golf
Course in Mitchellville (301-249-2040); Henson Creek Golf
Course in Fort Washington (301-567-4646); Kentland Youth
Golf Training Center in Landover (301-386-2278); or Paint
Branch Golf Complex in College Park (301-935-0330). Three
levels of participation include: Par Level, for new golfers
offering instruction and training for children (ages 7-18); Birdie
Level, providing progressive training sessions and playing
opportunities; and Eagle Level, promoting advanced
instruction and tournament play. Each level has an extensive
evaluation process, with graduation to the next level
monitored to ensure enjoyment and progress. The fee is $75
for the first child and $50 for each additional child. Class
sessions last 7-8 weeks per session with classes beginning in
late March and ending in early October. Class registration
begins in February. For more information, please call the
facility (see above list; TTY 301-446-6802) or visit
www.thefirstteeprincegeorgescounty.org.
places to go
ice skating facilities
tennis facilities (indoor)
Herbert Wells Ice Rink (seasonal)
Cosca Tennis Bubble
301-277-3717; TTY 301-446-6802
Open October-March.
Call for information about general skate
sessions, Learn to Skate and Learn to Play
Hockey classes, Ice and Easy Days, ice
rentals, and birthday party packages.
301-868-6462; TTY 301-446-6802
Indoor courts (under bubble) open Sept.-May. Adjacent,
outdoor, lighted courts open year-round.
Fairland Tennis Bubble
Tucker Road Ice Rink (year-round)
1770 Tucker Rd., Fort
Washington, MD 20744
301-265-1525; TTY 301-446-6802
Call for information about public ice skate
sessions, freestyle & pick-up hockey sessions, Learn to Skate, Learn to Play
Hockey and freestyle specialty classes,
camps, birthday party packages, ice and
meeting room rentals, special events, and
Bumper Cars on Ice.
The Gardens Ice House (year-round)
13800 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel, MD 20707
301-953-0100; TTY 301-699-2544
miniature golf course
Watkins Regional Park Miniature Golf Course
(outdoor/seasonal)
301-218-6757; TTY 301-218-6768
racquetball courts
13950 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel
301-362-6060; TTY 301-362-6090
South Bowie Community Center
1717 Pittsfield Ln., Bowie
301-249-1622; TTY 301-218-6768
Upper Marlboro Community Center
5400 Marlboro Race Track Rd., Upper Marlboro
301-627-2828; TTY 301-203-6030
special sports facilities
13820 & 13950 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel, MD 20707
301-362-6060; TTY 301-362-6090
Aquatics center includes: heated, 50-meter, indoor pool with
moveable floor; heated, indoor 25-yard leisure pool; heated
whirlpool; and outdoor, sand volleyball court. Athletic complex
includes: indoor gymnastics facility; 6 indoor tennis courts;
outdoor, HarTru tennis courts; indoor racquetball court; Cybex
weight training center; fitness and dance studio; and trampoline training room. Massage therapy services and birthday
parties available.
8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover, MD 20785
301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483
Located adjacent to the Washington Redskins’ FedEx Field.
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. Facilities in the center include the
following:
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.
Field House: 200-meter indoor track, courts, and 3,000 seats
for spectators.
Fitness Center: jogging track, group exercise studios, strength
training, and cardiovascular areas. Massage therapy &
nutritionist available.
Learning Center: classrooms and meeting space complete
with audio/visual equipment to conduct educational programs
and professional conferences/workshops.
Gymnastics Center: gymnastics area, wooden aerobic dance
floor, and seating for 1,000 spectators.
Town Hall: a 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.
A Children’s Center, complete with an outdoor playground, is
staffed to provide child care for a nominal fee while patrons
take a class, swim or work out in the Fitness Center.
There are also outdoor amenities at the complex which
include the following:
Outdoor Track and Sports Field: a lighted, 400-meter track,
field event area, permanent seating for 5,500, and a new
Stadium Support Facility that includes a concession stand, two
team rooms and public restrooms. A lighted, irrigated
football/soccer field is located within the track oval.
Festival Field: grass area adjacent to track which serves as a
special event venue, staging area, or field for soccer, lacrosse,
or field hockey. To find out about upcoming events, call the
complex, or visit www.pgsportsandlearn.com.
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 301-952-7998
The Show Place
Arena and the Prince
George’s Equestrian
Center are rental
facilities located in
Upper Marlboro.
The Show Place Arena,
a Victorian-style,
multipurpose facility,
has flexible exhibit
space, seating for up
to 5,800, banquet
rooms, and in-house catering. The Prince George’s Equestrian
Center is rented for use by horse shows nearly every weekend,
and some weekdays from March through early November. For
information about upcoming events, check out the website at
www.showplacearena.com or call our event line. For booking
information call 301-952-7900.
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.
13950 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel, MD 20707
301-362-6060; TTY 301-362-6090
Open year-round. Air conditioned; competitive Junior
Tennis Team.
Watkins Tennis Bubble
301-218-6870; TTY 301-446-6802
Year-round, heated and air-conditioned facility with five indoor
courts. Racquet stringing services available. Adjacent, outdoor,
lighted courts available on a first-come, first-served basis.
trap and skeet facility
Prince George’s County Trap and Skeet Center
10400 Good Luck Rd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769
301-577-7178; TTY 301-446-6802
A comprehensive clay target shooting facility open to the
general public on a year-round basis. This large facility is fullyequipped with 13 skeet & trap fields, doubles trap, Olympic
bunker trap, wobble trap, international skeet, 5-stand and
sporting clays. The clubhouse features a pro shop with shotgun rental. The Saturday Morning Youth Shooting Program
provides young adults with opportunities to participate in
organized, adult supervised trap, skeet, and sporting clays
activities. Rhys Arthur lessons and private instruction available
for all ages; participants younger than 14 should schedule a
private lesson. Learn-To-Shoot Classes are designed to introduce shotgun shooting of clay targets to novice shooters.
Class covers safety, gun operation and proper shooting techniques. We suggest all new shooters, over age 14, take this
class. (1½ hour class is $40 per person, includes everything
required for the session.)
Skeet, Trap & Sporting Clay Clinics taught by a certified
instructor, limited to five shooters per group; learn how these
games are shot, the types of target presentations and proper
shooting techniques. Clinic is for those who have shot before,
but want to take their shooting to the next level. (2 hour clinic
is $80 per person and includes targets, ammunition and gun
rental.) Classes and clinics are offered on weekends. Please
call for dates.
Learn To Shoot Classes: Mar. 6 & 27; Apr. 10 & 17 and
May 1 & 15, 12 noon–1:30 pm
Skeet Clinics: Mar. 20, Apr. 3 & May 8, 3–5 pm
Sporting Clays Clinics: Mar. 28, Apr. 18 & May 16,
2–4:30 pm
Trap Clinics: Mar. 21, Apr. 17 & May 9, 3–5 pm
Youth Safety Classes (for those who wish to enroll in the
Youth Shooting Program only): Mar. 20, Apr. 3 & May 29,
8:30–10 am
Space is limited. Please call in advance to reserve your spot
in a clinic or class.
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Prince George’s County Boys & Girls Club, Inc.
7833 Walker Drive, Suite 430, Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-446-6800; TTY 301-446-6802; FAX 301-446-6801
www.pgcbgc.org
M-NCPPC Sports, Health
and Wellness Division
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 basketball, soccer,
baseball, softball, cheerleading, track, and
football programs for girls and boys ages
5-18. These activities are available to all
Prince George's County youth, regardless
of ability and/or skill level. Participants
receive instruction from coaches who are American
Sports Effectiveness Program qualified.
7833 Walker Drive, Ste. 430, Greenbelt, MD, 20770
301-446-6800; TTY 301-446-6802; FAX: 301-446-6801
Inclement weather & game updates: 301-927-0822
Score line: 301-446-6846
Athletic Fields
M-NCPPC fields for spring & summer softball, baseball, soccer and
BOE fields for spring & summer softball & baseball are allocated at
the annual meeting in February. Call 301-446-6816 for information.
■ Fall football/soccer fields applications accepted - deadline June 30.
Basketball
■ Information: 301-446-6800; TTY 301-446-6802
Boxing
■ Information: 301-386-5888; TTY 301-446-6802. Call Mondays-
Fridays from 12 noon-2 pm, or Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm.
Join the fun! To get involved contact the membership chairperson of the club in your
residential area. You must sign up with a club before you can register for a team.
Log on to http://www.pgcbgc.org for a list of membership chairpersons by
geographic area, or call 301-446-6800, TTY 301-446-6802 to speak with staff who
will provide you with the name and phone number for the membership chairperson
of the club in your geographic area.
Coaching Education
■ American Sport Education Program (ASEP) at Prince George’s
Sports & Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover.
Time: 6-9 pm. Dates: Thursdays, Mar. 11, Apr. 8 & May 13
■ ASEP registration forms available through individual clubs or at
www.pgcbgc.org.
Football – Flag/Touch
■ Monday, Mar. 1 through Sunday, Mar. 7: Men’s Spring
2010 Schedule
Inclement weather & game updates: 301-927-0822
Score line: 301-446-6846
Leagues begin.
Health and Wellness
Board of Directors Meeting: Held at the
(Learning Center), 7 pm, Thursdays,
Mar. 11, Apr. 8 & May 13.
Athletic Field Permits
M-NCPPC fields for spring & summer softball, baseball,
soccer and BOE fields for spring & summer softball &
baseball are allocated at the annual meeting in February.
Call 301-446-6816 for information.
Coaching Education
■ American Sport Education Program (ASEP) at Prince
George’s Sports & Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd.,
Landover 20785. Time: 6-9 pm
■ Walkin’ on Sunshine: 8-week family walking
program at Watkins Regional Park, Saturdays,
Apr. 10-Jun. 5, 10-11 am, Register for
SMARTlink #170415
■ Class dates: Thursdays, Mar. 11, Apr. 8 & May 13
■ ASEP registration forms available through individual
clubs or at www.pgcbgc.org.
Softball
Registration begins in early March. Contact your local club.
Baseball
Registration began in January and February for most clubs.
Contact your local club.
■ Friday, Apr. 2: Questionnaires/rosters for Minor, Major
and Prep teams due in the PGCBGC office.
■ Wednesday, Apr. 14: Final date to add/drop Minor,
Major and Prep teams.
■ Thursday, Apr. 22: Minor, Major and Prep schedules
ready for pickup (by commissioners only) after 1 pm.
■ Monday, May 3: Questionnaires/rosters due in
PGCBGC office for Minor, Major and Prep teams.
■ Thursday, May 6: Final date to add/drop Junior &
Senior teams.
■ Wednesday, May 12: Junior team schedules ready for
pickup (by commissioners only) after 1 pm.
■ Saturday, May 15: League play begins for Junior teams.
Basketball
■ Monday, Mar. 1: Practice for all teams begins.
■ Wednesday, Mar. 31: Questionnaires/rosters due in
PGCBGC office for 10, 12 and 14 & under teams.
■ Friday, Apr. 9: Questionnaires/rosters due in PGCBGC
office for 16-18 & under teams.
■ Friday, Apr. 16: Final day to add/drop a team for 10, 12
and 14 & under teams.
■ Monday, Apr. 19: Schedules for 10, 12 and 14 & under
leagues ready for pickup (by commissioners only)
after 1 pm.
■ Monday, Apr. 26: League play begins for 10, 12 and 14
& under teams.
■ Friday, Apr. 30: Last day to add/drop a team for 16-18
& under teams.
■ Friday, May 7: Schedules for 16-18 & under teams
ready for pickup (by commissioners only) after 1 pm.
■ Monday, May 17: League play begins for 16-18 &
under teams.
Registration begins in November each year.
■ Saturday, Mar. 13 and Sunday, Mar. 14: Boys and Girls
Playoff games.
■ Saturday, Mar. 20 and Sunday, Mar. 21: Boys and Girls
Championship games.
Spring Soccer
Registration began in January/February for most clubs.
Contact your local club.
■ Friday, Apr. 9: Final date to add/drop teams.
■ Thursday, Apr. 15: Schedules ready for pickup
(by commissioners only) after 1 pm.
■ Saturday, Apr. 17: League play begins.
Los Clubes de Niños y Niñas del Condado de Prince
George’s ofrecen fútbol, béisbol, baloncesto, atletismo,
softbol, fútbol americano y programa de pomponeras
para jóvenes del condado sin importar el nivel de habilidad. Para más información sobre el club más cerca de
usted, llame al 301-445-4509.
Track
Softball – Adult
■ Register your softball team for league play at 301-446-6800;
TTY 301-446-6802. Individual registration is not accepted, but if
you are interested in playing and are not part of a team, add your
name to our list of “Players Looking for a Team.”
Softball – Adult, Summer
■ Thursday, Mar. 4: Registration deadline for all Adult Spring Softball
– Spring/Exhibition co-ed, men’s and women’s. Commitment
forms & franchise fees due in the Sports, Health & Wellness
Division Office.
■ Thursday, Mar. 11: Registration deadline for all Adult Summer Soft
ball. Commitment forms & franchise fees due in the Sports, Health
& Wellness Division Office.
■ Monday, Mar. 29: Spring/Exhibition co-ed, men’s and women’s
leagues begin play.
■ Tuesday, Apr. 27: Distribution of schedules and equipment for all
men’s, women’s and co-ed softball leagues at the Sports, Health &
Wellness Office Conf. Room (see address at top of column) from
12 noon-6 pm.
■ Sunday, May 2: Co-ed, men’s women’s slow pitch; women’s
and men’s fast pitch; men’s modified fast pitch leagues begin play
this week. Rosters due before the first scheduled game.
■ Friday, May 21: Final date to add participants
to rosters.
Track
■ Monday, Mar. 8: Countywide programs begins.
places to go
cultural arts complexes
& events
arts/harmony hall regional center
10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803
Thursday, Mar. 18 & 25, 8 pm
ursday, Apr. 8 & 15, 8 pm
ursday, May 6, 8 pm
Concert: United States Air Force
Chamber Band
The Arts & Cultural Heritage Division operates cultural arts
complexes that offer programs, classes, performances, and
exhibitions to the general public. The division employs
specialists knowledgeable about various artistic disciplines
including dance, theater, music, and visual arts 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.
Arts/Harmony Hall
Regional Center provides
fine arts programs for
children and adults. In
addition to a full curriculum of classes in visual arts, theatre,
music and dance, the center's John Addison Concert Hall and
galleries offer music, dance, dramas, and exhibitions.
Bolling Air Force Base Chamber
Players continues its series of
delightful chamber music sessions. Throughout this season,
please join us in welcoming
some of Washington, D.C.’s
best musicians.
■ General Information: 301-446-3232; TTY 301-446-3234
PERFORMANCES
■ Visit www.culturecapital.com to view arts events at
M-NCPPC facilities throughout Prince George’s County.
PLEASE NOTE: In addition to performances, exhibits, and
events listed below, arts classes are offered at sites
throughout the county. Explore the Things to Do section of
this Guide (pages 23-67).
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.
All ages welcome. FREE
Saturday, Mar. 20, 8 pm
Concert: Shades of Vision
Wednesday, Mar. 10, 10:30 am
Kids’ Day Out: Junkyard Pirates
Join Captain Jack Sparetire, Flotsam, Jetsam, and the rest of
the junkyard pirates (puppets made from recyclables) as they
embark on a hilarious, musical adventure.
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $5/person
Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2 pm
Afternoon Tea: West Shore Piano Trio
Beginning in 1996, four gifted men from Louisiana created a
melody of gospel sounds to perform for their local congregation. They create simple, harmonious blends of gospel, hiphop, and R&B, accompanied by dulcet piano chords.
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $25/person general admission;
$20/person seniors & students
Gateway Arts Center
at Brentwood
OPENS THIS SPRING
The WSPT delivers dynamic performances and provides penetrating insight into the music through in-concert lectures. With
performances across the mid-Atlantic, the trio's busy first season includes concerts at St. Mary's College, the Chautauqua
Institute, and the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Concert Series.
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $15/person
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2 pm
Afternoon Tea: The Shamrocks
Sultry chanteuse Lavay Smith
evokes a sensuous era of glamorous jazz divas adding a modern,
feminist twist. Whether singing
her own compositions, or drawing
on a large repertoire of classics,
Lavay and her all-star 8-piece band,
Red Hot Skillet Lickers, bake up an
instant recipe for good times.
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $25/person general admission; $20/person seniors
& students
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 10:30 am
Kids’ Day Out: Katha: Tales from India
Classes are listed in class section.
Look for event information about the
Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood at www.pgparks.com
Appropriately, joining us today for our Afternoon Tea is a mix
of familiar Irish melodies including various jigs and reels to
keep your toes tapping!
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $15/person
Café Groove Coffee House for Teens
Featuring Creative Expressions participants, guest emcees, opening and
closing acts, open mic, and visual arts contest with cash prizes. For ages
12-18. Admission fee $3/person includes refreshments. Doors open at 7
pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. For more information about Café Groove call 301446-3232; TTY 301-446-6802
Friday, Mar. 5
The Best of Café Groove 4 Year Anniversary Show
Friday, Apr. 2
Capoeira Performance and
Workshop
Join poets, singers, emcees, and special guest performers for an evening of
entertainment you’ll never forget!
Enjoy an exhibition of this Brazilian
martial art with roots in African dance!
The Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Road, Cheverly 20784
Saturday, Mar. 27, 8 pm
Concert: Lavay Smith and Her
Red Hot Skillet Lickers
William Beanes Community Center
5108 Dianna Drive,
Suitland 20746
Students will be introduced to two forms of South Indian classical dance, Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam. The program uses
the universal concept of storytelling to engage students in
dance forms which communicate specific stories from Indian
folklore and mythology. Students will learn about the aural aspects of the program, including the rhythms of the music and
how they are matched by the footwork, which is enhanced by
bells worn by the dancers.
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $5/person
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2 pm
Afternoon Tea:
Elaine Bryant, Harpist
Elaine Bryant provides elegant harp
music from classical to contemporary,
from “Greensleeves” to
“The Entertainer.”
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $15/person
Friday, May 7
Teen Dance Performance
Come to Café Groove for a night of
dance and poetry!
Huntington Community Center
13022 8th Street, Bowie 20715
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places to go
Monday, May 10, 10:30 am
International Series:
The Fabulous Chinese
Acrobats
Saturday, Apr. 10, 8 pm
Concert: Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners
December 2008 marked the 50th anniversary of one of the
all-time hit songs of Rock and Roll, "Since I Don't Have You."
Recorded by the Skyliners in New York City at the Capitol Studio, the song was released as a 45 rpm record on Pittsburgh's
own Calico label and went on to become a million-seller. The
original Skyliners performed their hit composition at the
Apollo Theatre in Harlem, as well as at the Brooklyn Fox Theater for producer Alan Freed, and Dick Clark's television show
"American Bandstand."
All ages welcome.
301-377-7800; TTY 301-490-2329
Witness dazzling acrobatic
stunts and feats of balance, flexibility, and strength. Accompanied
by an interpreter who enriches
this unique performance with information about Chinese culture,
customs, and history, these talented athletes tumble, flip, twist
and bend in mesmerizing ways,
and skillfully balance or juggle
items including porcelain jars,
silk umbrellas, tables and each other.
Montpelier Arts Center is a multi-faceted,
community-oriented complex offering a full
curriculum of visual arts classes. The center also hosts
seminars, community events, concerts, and technical
workshops. Professional resident artists maintain open studio
hours for the public from 10 am-5 pm, seven days/week. The
three galleries present changing exhibitions in a wide variety of
media and styles. Please see course listings in the Visual Arts,
Performing Arts, and Lifestyles & Learning sections for
Montpelier Arts Center classes.
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $5/person
EXHIBITS
Wednesday, May 12, 2 pm
Afternoon Tea: Frank Ponzio
& Alexander Wu
Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2 pm
Afternoon Tea: Mariachi de los Compadres
montpelier arts center
We close out our 20th Anniversary
Celebration with the return of two of
our favorite performers Frank Ponzio
and Alexander Wu who will delight us
with the sounds of South American
classical and jazz music.
MAIN GALLERY
Friday, Mar. 5-Sunday, Mar. 28
Award Ceremony and Reception: Sunday, March 7, 2-4 pm
41st Annual Laurel Art Guild Open Juried Exhibition
The competition is open to any artist 18 years or older
residing in Maryland, Northern Virginia or the District of
Columbia and highlights the diversity of art in the region.
Wednesday, Apr. 7-Sunday, May 23
Reception for the artist: Friday, April 9, 7-9 pm
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $15/person
EXHIBITS
MAIN ART GALLERY
Gallery Hours: Mondays through Thursdays 8:30 am-9:45 pm; Fridays - 8:30 am-4:45 pm; and
Saturdays - 10 am-3:45 pm
A change of pace and a treat is in store for our Afternoon Tea
goers today: Mariachi de los Compadres’ authentic Mexicana
and South American music.
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $15/person
Wednesday, May 5, 10:30 am
Kids’ Day Out: Asia FantAsia
In Asia FantAsia, ancient Asian folk tales and myths are woven
with contemporary Asian American-style music and theatrical
interpretation. Robert Kikuchi Yngojo’s use of timing, elements of surprise, and audience participation create a joyful
rapport that draws youngsters and teachers alike into an exploration of Asian culture.
Monday, Apr. 5–Saturday, May 29
Reception for the artist: Apr. 10, 3-5 pm
Steve Szabo – The Eastern Shore and Other Images
A Photography Exhibit curated by Kathleen Ewing
In 1971, Steve Szabo gave up his career as an award-winning
photojournalist for The Washington Post and went to live in an
old farmhouse in a remote area of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
For over two years, Szabo roamed the back roads of the lower
Eastern Shore documenting the region with an 8x10-inch view
camera. The result was a series of platinum photographs,
printed between 1971 and 1976. The images from this series
are in the permanent collections of major museums across
the country.
Ding Ren, Observations & Interventions
View an exhibition of compelling conceptual works by a young
Washington artist.
LIBRARY GALLERY
Monday, Mar. 1-Friday Mar. 26
Marcella Morgese, Sculpture
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $5/person
Wednesday, May 5, 2 pm
Afternoon Tea:
Francisco Roldán, Guitarist
Welcome back Francisco Roldán,
classical guitarist, to delight us
in celebrating our 20th Anniversary Season with a repertoire
celebrating the vast Latino
musical cannon.
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $15/person
Saturday, May 8, 8 pm
Concert: Grande Romanza
Stefano and Nina Tanchietti
renowned for their glorious operatic
voices, exceptional physical beauty
and spellbinding theatrical portrayals, demonstrate their extraordinary versatility in Grande
Romanza, musical scenes of love
and passion from the vast canon of
the Broadway musical.
clarice smith performing
arts center at Maryland
Rte. 193 and Stadium Dr.,
University of Maryland,
College Park, MD 20742
301-446-3232; TTY 301-446-6802
Friday, Apr. 9-Friday, May 28
Reception for the artist: Friday, Apr. 9, 7-9 pm
Steven Williams
Mixed Media Works by a Maryland Artist
RESIDENT ARTIST GALLERY
The Center’s Prince George's County Room is available to
county arts groups at no charge for workshops, meetings, and
seminars. Call to schedule.
Saturday, May 1-Monday, May 24
Reception for the artist: Saturday,
May 2, 2-4 pm
Sushama Parikh
The center offers classes in yoga and Kindermusik during the
fall, winter and spring sessions and day camps during the
summer. This spring we’re offering Spring Break Camp:
Theater #156477 for teens ages 13-18 and yoga classes for
adults. Visit www.pgparks.com and click on the SMARTlink
logo for more information.
New sculptures by Montpelier resident artist.
All ages welcome.
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places to go
MONTPELIER
MONTPELIER
The first concert of the Montpelier Spring Jazz Series will be
held on Friday, March 5. Don’t wait until then to buy your
tickets. Series tickets ($120/7 concerts) and individual concert tickets ($20/person, $18/person/concert for seniors and
Montpelier members) are on sale.
Folk and Blues series tickets are available:
$80 (5 concerts for the price of 4); Individual tickets
are $20/person, $18/person for seniors and Montpelier members. Members and seniors 60+ receive a
10% discount.
Spring Jazz Series
Folk & Blues Series
Michael Thomas
Ron Holloway
Friday, Mar. 5, 8 pm
Michael Thomas Quartet
Multifaceted horn player Michael Thomas has played with Keter Betts,
Buck Hill, Betty Carter, Jimmy Heath, Larry Willis and Nasar Abadey.
Friday, May 7, 8 pm
Phil Wiggins
A master of the blues harmonica and the Piedmont style,
enjoy an evening of blues at its best!
Ethel Ennis with Trio
A favorite at Montpelier, the incomparable Ennis has sung to critical
acclaim all over the world.
Dick Morgan
Ethel Ennis
Julie Hall & Trio
This critically acclaimed vocalist returns to Montpelier for the third time.
James King Quartet
Bassist James King has played Montpelier many times with groups such
as SUPERNOVA. He brings his own group, known for its versatility and
authenticity, to the center this spring.
Friday, May 21, 8 pm
Josh White, Jr.
Like his famous father, Josh is a blues man through and through. He
brings his version of the blues to the Center for the first time.
Josh White, Jr.
Julie Hall
Friday, Apr. 16, 8 pm
Charles Covington Trio
Covington who has played at The White House returns to the Center with
his trio.
Dick Morgan Quartet
Featured on the latest CD in the JazzMont series, pianist Morgan and
his group once again bring their distinctive style to Montpelier.
John Sebastian
Best known for his songs with the ‘60s band The Lovin’ Spoonful, Sebastian has had a long career as a folk musician playing traditional music.
James King
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Charles Covington
Howard Levy
Carolina Chocolate Drops
These great performers of traditional Piedmont music bring their own
foot-stomping style to Montpelier.
Friday, June 4, 8 pm
Howard Levy
Harmonica player and founding member of Bela Fleck and the
Flecktones, Howard Levy plays not only folk and blues, but also jazz,
rock and world music.
Ron Holloway
Tenor saxophonist Holloway has remarkable flexibility and is at home
playing all forms of jazz from hard bop to funk. He has a flawless
reputation as a musician’s musician.
SPECIAL EVENT
publick playhouse
Saturday, Mar. 27, 11 am
Hot 8 Gumbo
Saturday, May 1, 10 am-4 pm
5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly, MD 20784
301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312
This one-hour lecture/demonstration for families combines
live performances of rap, jazz, and rock by the Hot 8 Brass
Band, enhanced by music myths and the personal stories of
New Orleans band members.
Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts
Located at the
intersection of
Landover & Annapolis
Roads (Routes 202
& 450), the Playhouse offers varied programs. Every patron,
regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theater
during an event. Call for a complete listing of community
arts programs.
WEEKEND PERFORMANCES
Sunday, Mar. 7, 4 pm
Love 2 Dance Teen Showcase
Featuring the teas and culture of India, shop to prepare your
spring culinary garden. Enjoy music, participate in hands-on
history, art activities and events for children. Held rain or
shine, all events will be on the grounds of Montpelier Mansion
and in Montpelier Arts Center.
The top dancers from area schools and
studios bring the latest moves and grooves
to entertain you with a high-energy
performance.
Tickets: $7/person,
$5/person children
ages 12 & under
Saturday, Mar. 27, 7:30 pm
Hot 8 Brass Band
Get a taste of the Big Easy
as the trumpet blares and
the drums rock out the cool
sounds of New Orleans
jazz. This two-hour concert features traditional songs like
“Down by the Riverside” and “Saint James Infirmary” mixed
with hot original works. In the spirit of New Orleans’ efforts to
rebuild and renew, the audience is encouraged to bring
canned goods that will be donated to a community shelter.
Tickets: $10/person
Tickets: $10/person, $5/person seniors
& students
Friday, Apr. 23, 8 pm, and
Saturday, Apr. 24, 2 pm
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Saturday, Mar. 20, 7:30 pm
8th Annual World Dance Showcase
The annual visit of the fabulous Dallas Black Dance Theatre
to the Playhouse is a highlight of the Washington area dance
season. Don’t miss this wonderful performance of
modern dance.
Celebrate traditional dance cultures from
all parts of the world. Enjoy a dazzling
galaxy of accomplished performers from
our diverse community, proudly
performing their artistic heritage.
Tickets: $12/person, $10/person seniors &
students
Tickets: $20/person, $15/person
DancePass holders (For more information about DancePass,
visit www.dancemetrodc.org)
NOTE: Publick Playhouse programs continued on the next page.
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WORKSHOPS
Friday, May 21, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Beauty and the Beast
Publick Playhouse programs continued.
American Family Theatre’s Broadway
series presents a one-hour version of
the famous musical about courage and
compassion. A beautiful girl discovers
that the power of love can overcome the
beastliest of adversities.
M I D W E E K M AT I N E E S
The Playhouse presents entertaining, educational
performances for the enrichment of area students. Teacher
guides are available for most programs, and productions run
45-60 minutes to fit field trip schedules. Seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Everyone, regardless of age, must
have a ticket. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged.
For reservations, call 301-277-1710.
Wednesday, Mar. 10 & Thursday, Mar. 11,
10:15 am & 12 noon
The Little Engine That Could
Powered by the well-known refrain “I think I can, I think I can”
and YOUR help, the Little Engine overcomes seemingly impossible odds to carry a train full of toys over a steep mountain. Colorful trains and life-sized toys come alive onstage to
teach children about the power of optimism in this entertaining production by the Omaha Theatre Company.
Recommended for grades Pre-K-3
Tickets: $5/person
Recommended for grades K-5
Tickets: $6/person, $5/person in groups
of 15 or more
Wednesday, May 26, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Are You My Mother?
The Best of Café Groove - 4 Year Anniversary Show
Join poets, singers, emcees, and special guest performers for an evening of entertainment you’ll never
forget! See page 19 for details.
Wednesday, Apr. 21,
7:30-9 pm
Advanced Modern Dance
Train with members of the
world famous Dallas Black
Dance Theatre!
Tickets: $15/person for
participants, $7/person
for observers
ArtsPower National Touring Theatre
brings an original musical based on
P.D. Eastman’s enduring children’s
book about a baby bird’s adventure.
Wonderful music and imaginative
sets and costumes keep the young
audience enthralled.
Thursday, Apr. 22, 7:30-9 pm
Intermediate and Advanced Liturgical Dance
Train with members of the world famous Dallas Black
Dance Theatre!
Tickets: $6/person, $5/person in
groups of 15 or more
Tickets: $15/person for participants, $7/person for
observers
Wednesday, Apr. 21 & Thursday, Apr. 22,
10:15 am & 12 noon
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Lecture/Demo
Dances of all styles are demonstrated, with
hands-on participation by the audience, followed by
a performance of an exciting current modern dance
work by this world-renowned,
high-energy company.
Recommended for all ages
Tickets: $6/person, $5/person in groups of 15 or more
Tuesday, Apr. 27, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Aesop’s Fables
The Jim West Puppets are bigger than the puppeteer. Aesop’s
dog Moral, is the star of the show who gets into mischief and
shows off his karate skills and flips.
Platinum Series for Seniors
Presenting special events and monthly movies just for seniors 60 and better!
Tuesday, Mar. 9, 11 am
Documentary Screening - Ira Blount: The Common Threads That Bind
You’re invited to a screening and discussion with Ira Blount, an extraordinary, 91-year-old artisan who has mastered nearly
a dozen handcrafts. These include quilting, basket weaving, wood carving, calligraphy, Japanese origami, painting,
beading, tin punching, needle point, and hand bell ringing. In his own words, Ira Blount tells of how he acquired
quilt-making skills from his mother, an uneducated woman who fashioned quilts from bits of clothing and rags to
keep her three sons warm in the cold winters of Tennessee and through the challenges of the Great Depression of
the 1930s. Through his beautiful art pieces, we’ll find a man who was tested by hard times but later found his
purpose in creating masterpieces.
FREE
Thursday, May 6, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown
ArtsPower National Touring Theatre brings a
musical comedy version of the popular book
by James Preller. When Althena Lorenzo gets
slimed, and other practical jokes occur in
class, Jigsaw Jones becomes a student detective on the trail of the class clown. As the audience laughs at the onstage antics, they also
help Jigsaw by figuring out the secret codes
he needs to solve the mystery.
Recommended for grades 1-4
Friday, Apr. 23, 11 am
Platinum Live Event! Dallas Black Dance Theatre
The renowned modern, jazz, and spiritual dance company presents an exciting hour-long program for
seniors that is sure to be a hit!
Tickets: $5/person
Tuesday, May 11, 11 am
Platinum Movie: I’m Not Rappaport
Walter Matthau and Ossie Davis star as two cynical seniors who spend their days together on a Central Park bench in this
hilarious adaptation of Herb Gardner’s off-Broadway play. Amy Irving co-stars in this film, a fascinating exploration into
aging, people’s fear of age, and the uncertainty of the future.
FREE
Huntington Community Center Art Gallery/Cyber Café
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 and coffee in a comfortable environment. The
gallery is open Mondays-Thursdays, 7 am-9 pm; Fridays, 7 am-7 pm; Saturdays, 9 am5 pm; and Sundays, 12 noon- 5 pm. Throughout March and April, view works by
Charles H. Flowers High School students. A reception for the students’ art showcase
is scheduled for Friday, March 19 from 7-10 pm. During the month of May, enjoy
works from students of Bowie High School. A reception for the students’ works is
scheduled for Friday, May 10, from 7-10 pm. For more information, call 301-464-3725,
TTY 301-218-6768.
22 / M -NCPPC, Spring 2010 Guide to Parks and Recreat ion
Update:
County Visual Artists Registry
The Prince George’s County Visual Artists Registry is moving to
an all-digital format. All artists who live, work, or attend school in
Prince George’s County are invited to join the nearly 200 artists
already in the registry. Artists who currently have 35mm slides in
the registry are invited to update their registry file with digital images as soon as possible.
The registry is a free resource for artists, curators, and agencies
commissioning art works. Registry artists also receive the monthly
newsletter Arts Opportunities. If you are an artist interested in joining the registry or if you are looking for art works and would like to
review the images in the registry, please call 301-446-3232;
TTY 301-446-6802 for more information.

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