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title: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)
description: Maryland agency that plans communities and runs parks and recreation in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/maryland-national-capital-park-and-planning-commission
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-15"
updatedAt: "2026-10-16"
organizationType: Government / public agency
location: Riverdale, MD, United States
website: https://www.mncppc.org/
yearFounded: 1927
---

# Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)

*Government / public agency • Riverdale, MD, United States*

## About

Maryland agency that plans communities and runs parks and recreation in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a bi-county agency chartered by the State of Maryland. It has authority over Montgomery County and Prince George's County, the two Maryland counties surrounding Washington, DC, and serves more than 2 million residents.

The Commission plans the physical growth of the region, protects natural, cultural and historic resources, and provides a system of parks and recreational experiences. Its work is carried out by seven departments, including parks and planning departments in each county and shared bi-county management functions.

M-NCPPC was founded in 1927 and stewards more than 52,000 acres of parkland, trails and open space. It is governed by ten Commissioners, five on each county's Planning Board.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1927
- **Address:** 6611 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737
- **Website:** https://www.mncppc.org/
- **Social Media:** twitter: https://X.com/MNCPPC, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mncppc, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mncppctv

## Programs

View current programs from Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/maryland-national-capital-park-and-planning-commission