The Master Plan Vision

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The Fairland Regional Park Master Plan will build upon the vision established in Formula 2040, advancing priorities centered on sustainability, health and wellness, and regional connectivity. Within Formula 2040, these priorities are not treated as standalone initiatives; rather, they are integrated throughout the County’s growth framework and implementation strategies, reinforcing broader goals related to long-term resilience, competitiveness, and quality of life. The plan also recognizes recreation and sports infrastructure as important economic multipliers that support both community well-being and economic development.

Key facilities at the park, including the Gardens Ice House and the Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex, serve as employment generators, tourism catalysts, and community anchors. Together with other park amenities, these facilities contribute to regional competitiveness, fiscal sustainability, and the long-term economic resilience of Prince George’s County. As the fourth and final regional park in the County to receive a comprehensive master plan, this planning effort over the next two years will play a critical role in guiding future investments, programming, and policy decisions that shape the park’s role in the regional recreation system.

Study Area

Straddling the boundary between Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Fairland Regional Park is the only bi-county park operated by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). The entire park is approximately 472 acres, with 150 acres in Prince George’s County and 322 acres in Montgomery County (named Fairland Recreational Park). The Master Plan will focus on the Prince George’s County side of the park and shall be developed in coordination with Montgomery County Parks, M-NCPPC, to make sure any bi-county regional issues and needs are addressed. The park serves a combined regional population of more than 1.2 million residents, according to the most recent census. On the Prince George’s County side, the park includes the Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex, the Gardens Ice House, a portion of the Gunpowder Golf Course, the Northern Region Parks Division (NRPD) Maintenance Facility, and several outdoor recreational amenities. The remaining parkland is largely preserved in its natural state and features approximately 1.5 miles of hard-surface trails and more than 3 miles of natural-surface trails for hiking, mountain biking, and exploring the park’s wooded landscape.

The Gunpowder Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course, also uniquely stretched across Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. The entire golf course is approximately 96.6 acres, with 15.04 acres on the Prince George’s County side. The Prince George’s side of the golf course includes a clubhouse building, main garage, equipment shed, and storage structures.

Fairland Regional Park Facilities

History

Meet the athletes who trained and excelled at Fairland Regional Park.

Deana Parris

Gymnastics