The Maryland-National Capital
Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)

M-NCPPC was created by the Maryland General Assembly in 1927 to develop and operate public park systems and provide land use planning for the physical development of the great majority of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, and to operate the public recreation program in Prince George's County. State of the art facilities and award winning programs have been the result.

News Highlights

Help us preserve our historic places in Prince George`s County!
The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission is hosting a series of initial public meetings on updating the Prince George’s County Historic Sites and Districts Plan. Please attend one of the meetings to learn more about the plan and to share your ideas.

Community Corner
Get your community organization, homeowners group, or listserve in the loop for the latest Parks and Recreation information. Learn about new projects and programs, request a speaker through our Speakers Bureau and get notices of public meetings. Just provide us your contact info and we’ll get you connected.

Community Advisory Group Meeting
You`re invited to participate in a Community Advisory Group Meeting 5 (continued from 10/2/08) on the Glenn Dale Seabrook, Lanham and Vicinity 10/30/08, 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Glenn Dale Community Center, 11901 Glenn Dale Blvd, Glenn Dale, MD 20769

Country Estate to be Considered for Historic Status
The Montgomery County Planning Board recommends designating Wild Acres [PDF] as a county historic site. Once owned by National Geographic Editor Gilbert Grosvenor, Wild Acres is representative of the grand estates that lined Rockville Pike in the early 1900s.

Help Measure Our Progress Toward Sustainability
The Montgomery County Planning Board recommended measures for natural resources and human health – clean air, climate protection and green economy among them – and will collaborate with the County Executive to create countywide mutual goals.

Volunteers
are a valuable resource to M-NCPPC programs, events, facilities and parks. Read more about Volunteering with us or find out more about the great things our volunteers have been up to this year!