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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Program Contact: Stuart Diekmeyer, 301-446-3251

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces

Sculpture Garden tours at Oxon Hill Manor

Riverdale, Md – The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of The M-NCPPC, announces its upcoming tours of the Sculpture Garden at Oxon Hill Manor. Join exhibit curator, Sarah Tanguy, for a guided tour of “Past & Present,” an outdoor sculpture exhibit presented by the Washington Sculptors Group and Oxon Hill Manor.

Free of charge and open to all ages, tours will be held on Saturday, April 2^nd, 2-3 pm and on Thursday, June 23^rd, 7-8 pm. Participants will learn about the local, national and international sculptors in this exhibition. Light refreshments will be served.

The sculptures are on the grounds of the Historic Oxon Hill Manor at 6901 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD, 20745. To register or learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1005161463757911/ or call 301-839-7782. This project is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council.

About Oxon Hill Manor

Oxon Hill Manor is one of only two early 20th century Classical Revival mansions in Prince George’s County. Built in 1929, Oxon Hill Manor is a large, two story neo-Georgian brick mansion, with a hip roof, flanking wings, and fine decorative detail. It was designed by architect Jules Henri de Sibour for career diplomat Sumner Welles and was built near the site of the original 18th century Oxon Hill Manor, which was destroyed by fire in 1895. To learn more, visit https://pgparks.com/facilities/oxon-hill-manor-historic-site.

About the Department

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Gymnast Secures

Gold Medals in Germany

Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is proud to announce one of its gymnasts, Khoi Young, emerged as the standout at the DTB Pokal Team Challenge in Stuttgart, Germany – winning individual titles on pommel horse and vault.

A 19-year-old from Bowie, MD, Young joined the Gymnastics program (https://www.mncppc.org/5120/Gymnastics) at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex as a preschooler in 2006. He then joined the Sportsplex Gymnastics team in 2008. Under the mentorship of Coach Bob Lundy, Young went on to compete at the collegiate level for Stanford University.

On March 18, Young participated at the Team Challenge as a member of the United States Men’s National Team at the artistic gymnastics competition. He scored a 15.000 on pommel horse and 14.916 on vault to collect his second and third gold medals of the weekend. 

The 2022 DTB Pokal Team Challenge and Mixed Cup (https://www.enbw-dtbpokal.de/) is an artistic gymnastics competition. It features a Team Challenge that has five-person teams representing their country in separate men’s and women’s junior and senior divisions and a Mixed Cup featuring teams comprised of three men and three women. The Mixed Cup features teams from four nations: host nation Germany, Italy, Canada, and the United States.

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, sends its warmest congratulations to Khoi on this monumental achievement.

About the Department

The Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. The M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces 

Early Opening of Baseball/Softball Fields

Riverdale, MD – Today the Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of The Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, announced that it will have its natural turf baseball/softball and rectangle fields available for use on March 15, a full 2 weeks earlier than its traditional opening of April 1.

“This year we are proud to announce select fields will be available on March 15”, states Steve Carter, Deputy Director of Parks and Facilities Management at the Department. “We are thrilled to offer over 100 sites ahead of schedule to be used for practice and games by teams in the county.”

Fields are permitted for athletic practices and games only by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County. Diamond athletic field sites in particular are available for both adult and youth baseball/softball tournaments. For more information about athletic fields, requesting permit to use, and early access requests,  Click Here.

About the Department

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, PhotoShelter, and Instagram. The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.

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