Maintenance work is an important link in presenting an award-winning parks and recreation system in Prince George's County. We rely on regular maintenance schedules to keep the park system looking good.
Submit Requests
You can play a role to request maintenance attention to a park, playground, trail, or other facility. Please
submit our maintenance request form or contact the Customer Service Help Desk at 301-699-2255 during regular business hours.
Responsibilities
Each of the three geographic areas of the county-Northern, Central, and Southern-has crews with daily maintenance responsibilities for parks, community centers, playgrounds, ball fields and other facilities in those areas. This includes:
- Cleaning buildings
- Fencing and gate repair
- Field and court maintenance
- Installation and repair of athletic equipment
- Mowing
- Picnic area maintenance
- Routine maintenance of bridges, roads, and trails
- Trash pickup and litter control
These maintenance teams also support festivals and community events in the park system.
Maintenance Projects
The Maintenance and Development staff handles all major maintenance projects, including large-scale, technical work involving trades such as:
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Masonry
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Welding
Additional Duties
This group also manages:
- Athletic field renovation
- Horticulture and forestry services
- Preventive maintenance inspections
- Vehicle repairs
