Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation to Close Through Monday

Prince George’s County’s Department of Parks and Recreation announced an early closure Saturday and a multi-day shutdown of operations because of a regional weather event. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation (M-NCPPC) said department offices and facilities will close at 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 24, 2026, and will remain closed on Sunday and Monday, January 25 and 26, 2026, unless otherwise noted.

The department emphasized safety: "The safety of our community members and staff is our top priority. Residents and visitors are encouraged to stay safe, limit unnecessary travel, and take appropriate precautions during the weather event." Effective action begins Saturday at 6:00 pm, when all Department facilities and programs will close; those closures continue through Monday unless the county posts alternative guidance.

The closure affects Department-run facilities and scheduled programs across Prince George’s County. Residents should expect cancellations of recreation activities, temporarily suspended access to staffed facilities, and delayed administrative services at M-NCPPC offices. People who planned to attend classes, practices, or other programming run by the Department of Parks and Recreation should assume those activities are canceled until the county posts updates.

For working staff and seasonal employees, the early closure and multi-day shutdown prioritize safety but also create short-term disruptions to work schedules and service delivery. For families and caregivers who rely on after-school or weekend recreation programming, the closure reduces local options for supervised activities and may increase demand on informal care arrangements.

M-NCPPC directed residents to monitor official updates through the commission’s closings and delays and winter weather notifications. The department’s public message highlights limiting travel and taking appropriate precautions during hazardous conditions. Local transportation, volunteers running youth sports, and renters of Department facilities will need to check for specific notices about rescheduling or refunds directly through M-NCPPC channels.

This shutdown underscores how winter storms can interrupt routine county services and community programs. Prince George’s County residents should plan for limited access to parks and recreation facilities through Monday and expect the Department to post reopening information as conditions permit. Monitor M-NCPPC closings and delays and winter weather updates for real-time information and to confirm when normal operations resume.