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All Commission facilities in Prince George’s County and Montgomery County are closed through Monday, Feb. 8, and classes and activities are cancelled.


Mis Quince Aneos
Annapolis Road Sector Plan
Forest Easement
Make dreams come true with Mis Quince Años Central Annapolis Road Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment Find a Forest Easement

Young ladies ages 14 & 15 and their families are invited to an open house for the Mis Quince Años program at Langley Park Community Center on Wednesday, February 17 from 6-8 pm. Learn about preparing for a magnificent spring Quinceñeara celebration. Read more »

A community meeting for the Central Annapolis Road Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2010, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., St. Mary's Church, Burgundy Room, 7401 Buchanan Street, Landover Hills, MD 20784. Metrobus: T18.  See event flyer . Read more »

Do you have a forest conservation easement on or near your property? Easements protect forests on private land by limiting certain activities, part of the Planning Board's emphasis on forest conservation. Now you can locate areas under easement using our online map


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Plan your Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the Department of Parks and Recreation is offering more than 100 special activities and events to help you celebrate. Browse all the possibilities and plan your month at http://blackhistory.pgparks.com


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Commission partners with ACLU to protect free speech in parks
Effective immediately, Notice 09-03 suspends the enforcement of certain park rules relating to free speech, in response to a request by the American Civil Liberties Union.


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Compete for cash prizes in the Envision Prince George's art and video contests for youth
Celebrate your love for Prince George’s County by participating in one of Envision Prince George’s two contests—an art contest for kids ages 5-12 or a video contest for young people ages 13-25—and you could win a cash prize! Read more »


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Montgomery County Parks -
New Off-Season Rates at Park Event Centers Save up to 50% January-March!
Got a birthday party, anniversary celebration, graduation, bar/bat mitzvah, holiday party, reunion or wedding coming up that needs a good home? Check out the Event Centers of Montgomery Parks! New, reduced Off-Season Rates are now available for rentals at Rockwood Manor (Potomac), Woodlawn Manor (Sandy Spring/Olney) and Seneca Lodge (Boyds). Save up to 50% on rental rates at these three lovely venues, for events scheduled from January through March. For more information and reservations, please call 301-299-5026.



Reducing Our Footprint
2009-2011 Montgomery County Growth Policy
The 2009-2011 Growth Policy draft rethinks how we manage growth, looking beyond basing it just on congestion relief and school capacity. Instead, it focuses on ways to enhance quality of place in our communities. Read More »



Planning for the Purple Line Planners have proposed a series of recommendations for the proposed transit line’s route, mode and stations, for Planning Board review. The Board will set a public hearing for anyone interested to comment on the Purple Line plan

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