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Outdoor activities close for the day in Prince George's County; here's how to beat the heat

All cooling centers and outdoor pools will stay open.

RIVERDALE, Md. — All outdoor activities have been canceled in Prince George's County due to excessive heat.

Officials say this includes all athletic fields, and the Wonderful World of Watkins Amusement Complex, which will be closed at 2 p.m.

Indoor facilities remain open, and indoor programs will continue as scheduled. Guests are encouraged to postpone visits to outdoor sites and instead take advantage of the many indoor activities and amenities available. All cooling centers and indoor and outdoor pools will remain open and operate under regular scheduled hours.

Cooling Centers:

  • Vansville Community Center 6813 Ammendale Road Beltsville, MD 20705
  • Langley Park Community Center 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783
  • Rolllingcrest-Chillum Community Center 6120 Sargent Rd, Chillum, MD 20782
  • Huntington Community Center 13022 8th St. Unit B, Bowie, MD 20720
  • Kentland Community Center 2413 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, MD 20785
  • Berwyn Heights Community Center 6200 Pontiac St, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
  • Largo/Kettering/ Perrywood Community Center 431 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
  • Cedar Heights Community Center 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
  • Glenarden Community Center 8615 McLain Ave, Glenarden, MD 20706
  • Temple Hills Community Center 5300 Temple Hill Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748
  • Suitland Community Center 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville, MD 20747
  • Southern Regional Technology and Recreational Center 7007 Bock Road Fort Washington, MD 20744
  • Harmony Hall Recreation Center 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
  • Hillcrest Heights Community Center 2300 Oxon Run Dr. Hillcrest Heights, MD  20748
  • John C Howard Community Center 4400 Shell Street Capitol Heights, MD 20743
  • Oakcrest Community Center 1300 Capitol Heights Blvd, District Heights, MD 20747
  • Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex 13601 Missouri Avenue, Brandywine, MD 20613
  • Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex 8001 Sheriff Rd Landover, MD 20785
  • Tucker Road Ice Rink 1770 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
  • Camp Springs Senior Activity Center 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748
  • Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center 7120 Contee Road, Laurel, MD 20707
  • John E Howard Senior Activity Center 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

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

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

 

RELATED: 4 people have died from heat-related illnesses in Maryland so far this year

RELATED: Weather Impact Alert and an Excessive Heat Warning Wednesday for high heat & humidity

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