Prince George’s County parks announce free, low-cost May events

Free yoga, weekly circuit workouts and two county health fairs will fill Prince George’s County’s May calendar with budget-friendly options for exercise, wellness and family outings.

The M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation announced April 29 that residents and visitors can expect free and low-cost events throughout the month, with programming that stretches from cultural celebrations to family activities. The county is leaning on National Physical Fitness and Sports Month as a central theme, using parks and recreation facilities to encourage people to get moving without a major household expense.

One of the clearest examples is Fitness in the Parks - Circuit Workout, a free session for ages 13 and up that is scheduled for Wednesdays in May from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Largo / Kettering / Perrywood Community Center. The department is also offering Yoga in the Parks, free outdoor classes held across Prince George’s County and billed as a way to strengthen the body, increase flexibility and clear the mind. Together, the programs show the parks system trying to reach different age groups and activity levels, from teens looking for structured exercise to adults seeking a lower-cost outdoor class.

The month’s calendar also reaches beyond fitness. On May 16, the county health department and Local Behavioral Health Authority will join Parks and Recreation for Spring Into Wellness, a behavioral health expo at the Southern Regional Technology and Recreational Complex in Fort Washington. On May 12, the Department of Family Services Aging and Disabilities Services Division will host the Champion Your Health Senior Information Fair at Family Services Camp Springs Senior in Camp Springs, giving older residents another free entry point into county services and wellness information.

The parks department’s May lineup fits a larger pattern in Prince George’s County government, which has been using public programming to promote access, community connection and visible quality-of-life benefits. A similar May rollout last year highlighted historic-site programming, and this spring’s calendar comes as the county is marking its 330th community celebration. The message from county officials is clear: parks are not just places for recreation, but one of the county’s most direct tools for keeping programming within reach for families, teens and seniors watching every dollar.