Fireworks

Fireworks and Pet Safety

For a dog or cat resting safely at home, the sounds and sights of fireworks could produce panic. This Fourth of July, help your pets combat their fear of fireworks with these tips from the City's Animal Welfare Committee: ...

New Resident Reporting System

Effective July 1st, the City will use a new reporting system for general concerns and/or complaints. Links to and registrations for reporting through Comcate will be deactivated. Please share your concerns about a property in the City, such as tall grass ...

Fourth of July

All City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Refuse and recycling will occur one day later than normal during this holiday week.

• Monday collections will occur on Tuesday, July 5, 2022
• Tuesday collect...

Fourth of July Parade

Independence Day Fireworks Canceled for 2022

The City of College Park and University of Maryland regret to announce the cancellation of the annual Independence Day Fireworks and Concert due to COVID-19's continued impact on the supply chain. We apologize for any inconvenience, and anticipate the ret...

Summer Parking

Free parking is in effect between May 28 to August 13 in the City's Municipal Garage! Park there for free on weekdays after 5pm and all-day on weekends. 

Protecting Our Tree Canopy

PROTECTING OUR TREE CANOPYTrees are a vital part of our ecosystem. A majority of the City’s tree canopy is in residential neighborhoods -- this means our residents can make a big difference in helping to maintain our tree canopy!

On May 10, 2022,...

Friday Night LIVE!

Friday Night LIVE!

1st event: May 13, 2022 at 6:30 pm

Feature performance by Laundry World.  Check out the City's Senior Committee's Livable Community Kick-Off, visit with College Park Arts Exchange, and more!

The City of ...

FREE-AT-HOME COVID-19 TEST KITS

Limited Number of Free CoVid-19 AT-HOME TESTs for city residents

2021 ARPA Assistance Grants

In March 2021, the U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ARPA provides funding for many programs and services to residents and small businesses of College Park.  The graph below will illustrate some of the uses and positive im...

Celebrating Women's History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, the City honors those women who served or are currently serving on the City’s Mayor and Council. We thank them for their contributions to our City and look forward to the many years of continued femal...

State of the City

Bulk Trash Tonnage Reduced!

As part of the City's 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, one of the objectives is to reduce the amount of trash that is sent to landfills. Since the implementation of City Ordinance 20-O-02 in 2020, the Department of Public Works has observed a measurable decrease...

Mayor Selected for the 2022 Just City Mayoral Fellowship & NLC Real Council

City of College Park Mayor Selected for the 2022 MICD Just City Mayoral Fellowship and the NLC Real Council Leadership

COLLEGE PARK, MD February 9, 2022 - The City of College Park is pleased to announce that Mayor Patrick L. Wojahn has been selected to joi...

PGCMA Job Opportunity

The Prince George’s County Municipal Association (PGCMA) is hiring a part-time administrative assistant to help with updating the organization’s online presence and assist with handling administrative tasks.

PGCMA is an association of Prince Georg...

New COVID-19 Testing Site

Additional COVID-19 Testing Site Opening in College Park--Starting Saturday January 15

Thanks to M-NCPPC, Express Healthcare will be able to expand its services to provide additional rapid and PCR testing in the community at: Wells Ice Rink5211 Ca...

FY22 Community Services Grant Application Package

The deadline to submit an FY22 Community Services Grant Application is January 31, 2022.

Understanding Tax Assessments

UNDERSTANDING YOUR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT

Need help understanding your Personal Property Tax Assessment? Visit the County's website here to help explain your tax bill.

This handy guide from Prince George's County for the July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2...

City of College Park, University of Maryland Dedicate New City Hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

College Park, MD – The City of College Park and University of Maryland celebrated the dedication of College Park’s new City Hall on December 14, 2021. The first collaborative project of its kind, the 95,000 square ...

New City Hall Opens December 6

City Earns Perfect Score in the Municipal Equality Index

Preliminary Sector Plan

From the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission:

• Preliminary Adelphi Road-UMGC-UMD Purple Line Station Area Sector Plan
• Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (SMA)

This Sector Plan is the prop...

Final Election Results

Final Election Results - November 7, 2021 Election