M-NCPPC Receives More than $8.5 Million in State Funding for Planning, Parks, and Recreation Projects in Prince George’s County

May 4, 2026

LARGO, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) received $8.55 million for planning, parks, and recreation projects in Prince George’s County from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative session. Through capital grants, legislative bond initiatives (LBI), and miscellaneous grants, the state funding for Fiscal Year 2027 will provide additional resources for existing efforts in cultural arts, historic preservation, recreation, safety, and security. In addition, passed legislation will advance the County’s efforts in the areas of land use planning and economic development.

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Historic carousel returns as Montgomery Parks reopens Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park

May 20, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks celebrated the grand reopening of Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026, marking the completion of major renovations. Families gathered for the celebration as children lined up eagerly for the debut of the Ovid Hazen Wells…

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission selected as a finalist for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award in Parks and Recreation Management

May 05, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is selected as a finalist in the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA)…

Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award from the American Planning Association

April 28, 2026

Montgomery Planning program honored for leadership in advancing conservation, climate resilience, and reforestation in Montgomery County Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), announced that its Reforest Montgomery program…