M-NCPPC, Department of Parks & Recreation Email Format
Recreational FacilitiesMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks & Recreation, serves Prince George's and Montgomery counties in Maryland, managing a broad range of parklands and recreation facilities within a bi-county framework. Founded in 1927, the organization has evolved from its initial focus on long-range planning and park development to administering the county’s public recreation program and maintaining extensive park infrastructure. It oversees more than 27,000 acres of parkland, providing parks, athletic fields, historic sites, community centers, and a network of trails, while preserving undeveloped land as buffers and natural open spaces. The department aims to meet the needs of residents and visitors through diverse programs and facilities, including outdoor festivals, performances, camps, fitness and sports programs, and nature-oriented activities, supported by a skilled workforce of recreation specialists and naturalists. Based in the Riverdale Park area near Washington, DC, it operates as a public sector entity within the recreational facilities industry, emphasizing accessible, multi-generational recreation and natural preservation.