Parks and Recreation outlines FY2025 work program; committee schedules follow‑up on delayed project‑charge approvals

The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation presented an overview of its fiscal 2025 work program on Feb. 20, describing trail improvements, new land acquisition, inclusive programming and capital projects. The briefing prompted prolonged committee discussion about project‑charge administration after councilmembers and nonprofit representatives said scopes were inconsistently applied and reimbursements delayed.

Director Bill Tyler summarized department highlights including park police restructuring, natural surface trail work, 4–5 miles of new trails at the recently acquired 500‑acre Charles Branch property, and new inclusive features such as a designated accessible loop for people with disabilities. Deputy Director Melissa Carter said the department repaired 26 bridges and boardwalks at various parks and invested roughly $2.5 million in those repairs;…