Splash into Summer Fun! M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Opening of 2026 Outdoor Aquatic Season – Park and Recreation

Splash into Summer Fun! M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Opening of 2026 Outdoor Aquatic Season

May 18, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County will formally open out of doors aquatic amenities for the 2026 summer season season, starting Saturday, May 23. Facilities will function on weekends solely by means of June 19, 2026, providing residents and guests the proper solution to kick off Memorial Day weekend with summer season enjoyable at eight out of doors swimming pools and splash parks throughout the county.

The Department’s family-friendly aquatic amenities present a protected, inexpensive, and refreshing solution to benefit from the summer season. General admission for Prince George’s and Montgomery County residents is $6 for adults and $5 for youth and seniors. In addition to out of doors swimming, the Department additionally gives state-of-the-art indoor aquatic amenities that present swimming instruction, water security schooling, health courses, open swim, and leisure play alternatives year-round.

“Our pools are more than just a place to safely swim, they’re where our community comes together, whether you’re swimming laps, relaxing by the water, or watching your children laugh and play,” stated Adrienne Harris Moore, Division Chief for the Aquatics and Athletic Facilities Division. “We’re excited to welcome everyone back for another summer of fun.”

Newest M-NCPPC Pool Opens Memorial Day Weekend

Cross Creek pool in Calverton formally opens its doorways to the general public this Memorial Day weekend. As the latest addition to the Department’s aquatic choices, the power supplies drop-in swimming, swim classes, and leases for households to take pleasure in all summer season lengthy.

Outdoor Aquatic Facilities:

• Cross Creek Pool: 12806 Bay Hills Drive, Calverton, MD (latest M-NCPPC pool)
• Allentown Splash Park: 7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
• Ellen E. Linson Splash Park: 5211 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740
• Glenn Dale Splash Park: 1901 Glenn Dale Boulevard, Glenn Dale, MD 20769
• Hamilton Splash Park: 3901 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781
• J. Franklyn Bourne Pool: 6500 Calmos Street, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
• Lane Manor Splash Park: 7601 West Park Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783
• North Barnaby Splash Park: 5000 Wheeler Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Summer out of doors pool working hours:

• Mondays: 12 noon-3 pm | 3:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesdays: 12 noon-3 pm | 3:30-6:30 pm
• Wednesdays: 12 noon-3 pm | 3:30-8 pm
• Thursdays: 12 noon-3 pm | 3:30-6:30 pm
• Fridays: 12 noon-3 pm | 3:30-8 pm
• Saturdays: 12 noon-3 pm | 3:30-6:30 pm

*Outdoor Pools will start every day operations on Friday, June 19, 2026, with particular vacation hours of 12 noon-4 pm in observance of Juneteenth. Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays, out of doors swimming pools will supply two periods, 12 noon-3 pm and three:30-6:30 pm. Special vacation hours of 12 noon-4 pm in observance of July 4. 

Outdoor swimming pools are extremely popular and sometimes attain capability early in the course of the weekend periods. To safe a spot, friends are inspired to make an internet reservation at pgparks.com. Reservations might be made as much as ten days prematurely and embody a reduced admission payment.

For full pool schedules, admission particulars, and security tips, please go to pgparks.com.