The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Founded in 1927, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a nationally recognized leader in land use planning, parks, and recreation achieving countless awards for innovation, stewardship and exemplary vision for enhancing the lives of current and future generations. The agency, which is charted by the State of Maryland, has geographic authority in the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County region, which are the two Maryland counties surrounding Washington, DC. The agency improves the well-being of over 2 million residents and countless visitors within this region by: Planning for the coordinated and harmonious physical growth and development of the region; Protecting and stewarding natural, cultural, and historical resources; Providing award winning system of parks; Creating recreational experiences that enhance quality of life of all individuals; and Planning great communities that are vibrant, livable, accessible and sustainable.