City Updates on COVID-19
Visit collegeparkmd.gov/covid19 for the latest updates, news, resources and more.
June 29 Updated Notice
On Thursday, June 25, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced that the County will begin a full Phase Two re-opening effective today, Monday, June 29 at 5:00 p.m.
Phase Two includes the reopening of playgrounds and fitness centers, as well as updated guidelines on gatherings. Unless specifically stated in the Executive Order, social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events (“large gatherings and events”) are limited to one person/family unit per 200 square feet, or a maximum of 100 persons – whichever is lower – at all locations and venues. Planned larger gatherings and events must be canceled or postponed. CDC and MDH physical distancing protocols must be followed.
In response to the County Executive’s announcement, effective Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., the following City services and facilities will resume and reopen as follows: • City playgrounds and fit lots will reopen to the public. All visitors must adhere to physical distancing guidelines. The City has installed hand sanitizing stations at all City playgrounds. For playground safety guidelines from the CDC, please click here. City parks remain open for personal fitness, fitness classes, and low contact sports. Ball courts remain closed.
As a reminder, City office and facilities have reopened to the public. All visitors must wear proper face coverings and maintain physical distancing. Signs have been installed with reminders of CDC guidelines. City facilities are cleaned and sanitized daily Monday through Friday, with special attention given to high contact areas. Hand sanitizer is provided at each location and restrooms are stocked with soap and paper towels.
For all COVID-19 related City information, please visit the City’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage at www.collegeparkmd.gov/covid19. The website has information related to which essential local businesses remain open to the public, as well as other resources and information for residents and businesses.
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Mayor & Council Meetings
Mayor and Council meetings will now be held virtually. Residents can watch or participate in the meetings via Web Events by using the link or calling-in. Residents can join in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Mayor & Council Meetings: CLICK HERE for instructions to watch or participate online or join by phone: 1-202-860-2110.
No access code or meeting number is needed for the dial-in option, press # to bypass.
Please note: participants will be muted during the meeting, except during public comment.
Local Resources
Food Services for students/youth: The state and county have initiated measures to help school-aged children and seniors in need access food during this difficult time. For information and locations for food distribution to children while schools are closed, please visit www.pgcps.org/Inside-PGCPS/2019-2020/Student-Meals-Available-During-COVID-19-Closures or mdsummermeals.org. Hollywood Elementary is a food distribution site. Food Services for seniors: For food delivery information for seniors who typically receive meals at DFS Nutrition sites, please visit the Prince George’s County Nutrition Services website at www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1723/Nutrition-Services or call 301-265-8475.
Seniors can also contact the College Park Meals on Wheels (301-474-1002 or mowcp.yolasite.com) or Neighbors Helping Neighbors (301-222-3434 or www.nhn-cp.org) to request services or volunteer. The College Park Community Food Bank will be open for food distribution on the first and thrid Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.; for more information visit www.collegeparkfoodbank.com. They serve everyone, not just Senior Citizens. Residents who would like to donate food or other items can contact College Park Meals on Wheels or the College Park Community Food Bank for further information.
Open College Park Business Directory
Click here for a resource directory of College Park businesses that are open.
COVID-19 Information
The City would like to remind residents to only share accurate information from the CDC, state or county health departments to reduce misinformation. For the latest and most accurate information about this evolving situation, visit the CDC, state and county health department websites: CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
Maryland Department of Health: health.maryland.gov/coronavirus
Prince George’s County Department of Health: health.mypgc.us/coronavirus