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Outdoor Parks And Rec Programs, Activities Canceled June 7-8 Due To Wildfire Smoke

All outdoor parks and rec programs and activities in Prince George's have been canceled for June 7-8 due to the Canadian wildfires' smoke.

A smoky haze has prompted air quality warnings for Maryland and the DC region Wednesday. Conditions are expected to worsen on Thursday, the National Weather Service said. Outdoor parks and rec activities in Prince George's have been canceled for June 7-8.
A smoky haze has prompted air quality warnings for Maryland and the DC region Wednesday. Conditions are expected to worsen on Thursday, the National Weather Service said. Outdoor parks and rec activities in Prince George's have been canceled for June 7-8. (Autumn Johnson/Patch)

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD β€” All outdoor programming administered by the M-NCPPC and Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County has been canceled for Wednesday and Thursday due to smoke from wildfires in Eastern Canada creating unhealthy air quality in the Washington Metropolitan area.

All facilities that provide indoor space will remain open, according to officials, and indoor programs will continue as scheduled.

Residents are encouraged to postpone visits to:

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  • Parks
  • Trails
  • Outdoor football, baseball, soccer, futsal fields
  • Outdoor tennis, pickleball, basketball courts
  • Playgrounds
  • Golf courses
  • Picnic pavilions
  • Campgrounds
  • Playgrounds
  • Trap & skeet
  • Old Maryland farm
  • Any other outdoor parks and rec department facility

Visit pgparks.com for updates on outdoor activities.

See also: Wildfire Smoke Fills MD Air: Code Red Alert Issued

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