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M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation
Monday March 16th, 2026 :: 12:32 p.m. EDT

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Severe Weather Alert: All Parks & Recreation Facilities Closing at 1 PM Today

Due to a tornado warning and severe weather impacting the Greater Washington, DC region, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County will close all parks and recreation facilities today at 1:00 PM. 
 

All programs and activities scheduled for 1:00 PM and later today are canceled out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, and staff. 
 

Parents of children enrolled in Kids Care and Kids Club programs must pick up their children no later than 1:45 PM, if not sooner, due to the early facility closure. 
 

Residents are strongly encouraged to remain indoors, monitor local weather alerts, and avoid travel during periods of heavy rain, high winds, or possible tornado activity. Please do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways and seek shelter in a sturdy building when severe weather warnings are issued. 
 

Updates regarding park programs and facility operations will be posted at pgparks.com.

 

Sincerely,
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation
Prince George’s County

Address/Location
M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation
6600 Kenilworth Ave
Riverdale Park, MD 20737

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-699-2255

PACE Public Relations
PACE
[email protected]


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