Officials Cancel Shakespeare In The Park Tuesday, Remind Residents To Use Pools

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — As heat blankets the state this week, county officials remind residents to take advantage of swimming pools to help beat the heat, along with community centers that are serving as cooling locations. Along with the heat warning, some county activities have been canceled, too.

The rec and parks department canceled or modified the following programs and services Tuesday due to the heat:

• Shakespeare in the Parks (June 24 performance at Montpelier Arts Center) – Canceled
• Yoga in the Parks (June 24 at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex) – Canceled
• Yoga in the Parks (June 24 at Watkins Regional Park) – Canceled
• Youth and Countywide Sports Division (YCSD) – All natural grass athletic fields and synthetic turf fields are closed

Officials noted that Shakespeare in the Park has seven more shows that residents can catch coming up.

All indoor and outdoor pools will remain open and operate on regular schedules during the heat warning, officials noted.

Indoor Aquatic Facilities (hours vary by location):

• Allentown Splash Park: 7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
• Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex: 13820 Old Gunpowder Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
• Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex: 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785
• Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool: 6122 Sargent Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
• Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex: 13601 Missouri Avenue, Brandywine, MD 20613
• Theresa Banks Memorial Aquatic Center: 8615 McLain Avenue, Glenarden, MD 20706

Outdoor Aquatic Facilities:

• Allentown Splash Park: 7210 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
• Ellen 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

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