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Registration days
Updated onArticlePrince George's Department of Parks and Recreation offers four activity sessions each year. These include spring (March through May), summer (June through August), fall (September through November), and winter (December through February). Additionally, Parks and Recreation offers a separate session for summer day camp programs.
Registration begins one month before each session. For a session’s actual registration dates, visit www.pgparks.com or pick up a copy of the seasonal Your Guide to Parks and Recreation. Typical registration periods are as follows.
Policies Parks and Recreation Policies
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How to rent a garden plot
Updated onArticle- Go to www.pgparksdirect.com and sign in to your PARKS DIRECT account.
- Select SIGN IN on the upper-right corner of PARKS DIRECT's home page. Then enter your username and password in the boxes. Lastly, select the Login button below the Username and Password boxes.
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- Go to www.pgparksdirect.com and sign in to your PARKS DIRECT account.
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How to join a waitlist
Updated onArticleIf an activity has reached maximum capacity, it may still be possible to join the activity's waitlist. Should a space become available, the offering community center staff will contact the waitlisted clients in the order they joined via the phone and email listed on the Household.
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How to Cancel a Community Connect Request
Updated onArticle- After entering your organization's login credentials.
- Under your account, select the “Cancellations” tab.
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How to Request a facility for Community Connect
Updated onArticleTo request a rental waiver using the Community Connect Coupon, go to PGParksDirect.com. You must sign in using your organization's information, or PARKS DIRECT will submit your waiver under PARKS DIRECT's "Guest Household." The request will require a credit card payment at the end of the process.
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How to create your PARKS DIRECT account
Updated onArticleBefore participating in a Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County program, you’ll need a PARKS DIRECT account. Follow the steps below to get started!
My Account Help with My Account
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How to rent out our campsites
Updated onArticleDid you know that you can reserve a campsite with Department of Parks and Recreation? Think about it, a night under the stars, a tent, and some hot cocoa… it sounds like a dream. Well let us help you make your dream come true. Check out some of our various campsites located throughout Prince George's County.
Let’s start planning. In order to rent a campsite you need to have a PARKS DIRECT account, if you don't have an account click here to get started.
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PARKS DIRECT FAQ
Updated onArticlePARKS DIRECT is Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County’s website for activity registering, picnic shelter renting, garden plot booking, tee time scheduling, camping ground reserving, summer camp enrolling, and more!
Below are some common PARKS DIRECT questions that you may be wondering.
While this list answers a lot, it may not have what you need. For further assistance, please send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 301-699-2255.
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How to update residency status, upload age and residency verification documents
Updated onArticleMany classes, events, and rentals on PARKS DIRECT have different fees depending on where customers live. Prince George's County and Montgomery County residents pay a discounted resident fee, 30 percent less than the non-resident fee. Anyone residing outside of the two counties pays a non-resident fee.
To be eligible for the discounted resident fees, you must first verify your residency and age.
My Account Help with My Account
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How to use PARKS DIRECT with the Your Guide to register for programs
Updated onArticleUsing “Your Guide to Parks and Recreation” in tandem with PARKS DIRECT is a great way to find and register for programs.
There are essentially three steps:
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