The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

06/16/2026

We’re hiring: Environmental Planner III for our Montgomery County Planning Department! See our full list of job openings here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc.

🚨 Job Alert: Environmental Planner III / Apply by June 29🚨

Montgomery Planning, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is seeking a skilled professional to lead climate and environmental planning efforts that shape the County’s future.

✔ Master planning experience
✔ Climate resilience expertise
✔ Strong writing and communication skills

💼 Competitive salary ($75,336.00 - $135,882.00 Annually)
📍 Wheaton, MD | Telework Opportunities

🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/3Q05JZW

06/15/2026

Our Prince George's County Planning Department invites you to take a 1-minute survey and help shape the future of health in Prince George’s County:

Help Shape the Future of Health in Prince George’s County! We’re launching the Health Atlas Study to better understand how things like housing, transportation, food access, education, and the environment affect your health.

The goal?
• Identify health disparities
• Promote equity
• Guide smarter, healthier growth across our County

Your voice matters! We’re asking residents to take a quick survey to help us build a tool that truly reflects your needs.

⏱️ Please take our 1-minute survey: pgplan.org/health-atlas-survey

What’s next? We’re working with public agencies, health care providers, community organizations, universities, and municipalities to evaluate their needs for the interactive dashboard.

Prince George's County Health Department, Maryland

06/10/2026

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission calls for transparency and equity in the budget process while reaffirming nearly 100 years of essential services to Prince George's County.

Read more: bit.ly/4fCIAHi

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission calls for transparency and equity in the budget process while reaffirming nearly 100 years of essential services to Prince George's County.

Read more: bit.ly/4fCIAHi

06/08/2026

Our Montgomery Parks Department extends thanks to the District 18 delegation for securing funding for the renovation of Wheaton Forest Local Park:

A big thank you to our District 18 delegation for securing funding for the renovation of Wheaton Forest Local Park. This funding will help us refresh the park with a new soccer court, picnic pavilion, restroom, and loop trail. We could not be more excited to deliver a refreshed park to this community!

06/03/2026

Are you ready to get dirty at our Montgomery Parks Department's
MudFest?

Slide, jump, and run into the muddiest day of the year! MudFest is back on June 13 from 11 am to 3 pm on the lawn of Woodstock Equestrian Special Park for $20 per car (we encourage carpooling). Dig up those old T-shirts from the back of your closet, leave your nice clothes at home, and slide down a giant mud slide, make mudpies, and play around the mud volcano.
Purchase your tickets today: https://mocoparks.org/3Sim3ml
Can't get tickets today? Bring $20 cash and join the fun!

05/28/2026

Our Montgomery County Planning Department reports that the County’s Q4 2025 economic indicators highlight a period of transition shaped by both challenges & opportunities:

05/26/2026

Our Prince George's County Planning Department reports that crime rates have dropped by 16% in the County. Find out more about how the County’s performance measures up to the goals of the General Plan at pgplan.org/5yeareval2.

Even as Prince George’s County’s population grew, crime rates continued to decline From 2017 to 2020, reported crime incidents dropped significantly:
● Total incidents down 16%
● Crime rate at 2.1%
● 2,115 incidents per 100,000 residents

Lower crime improves community well being, increases feelings of safety, and allows police and emergency services to use resources more effectively. A safer community is also a stronger, more attractive place to live, work, and invest.

We’re committed to implementing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles into our master and sector plans.

Find out more about how the County’s performance measures up to the goals of the General Plan at pgplan.org/5yeareval2

05/22/2026

The M-NCPPC administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Nuestras oficinas estarán cerradas el 25 de mayo.

05/21/2026

Slide into Memorial Day Weekend fun with our Montgomery Parks Department's seasonal amenities:

05/14/2026

Whatever your age, your interest, or your schedule, our Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County has a program, a facility, and a community waiting for you!

Whatever your age, your interest, or your schedule, The Department of Parks and Recreation has a program, a facility, and a community waiting for you.

Find the perfect activity, program, or event for you at pgparks.com.