Get Fit Mobile
Healthy behaviors, such as regular physical activity and free play, are an important part of reducing the risk of chronic disease in Prince George's County. Get Fit Mobile supports the efforts of the County to improve health outcomes by creating opportunities for supervised, inclusive physical activities in local parks and neighborhoods.
Program Overview
Be on the lookout for the Get Fit Mobile unit as we cruise throughout the County! Get Fit Mobile brings fun activities and structured play to local parks and trails for you and your family.
Enjoy the physical activity, sports, and fun games including Food-Tag Frenzy™, soccer, Boundaroos, obstacle courses, hula hoops, agility ladders, scooters, Mamba Gaga Ball, Line Dancing, Pound Fit©, and more!
2023 Get Fit Mobile Schedule:
Saturday, March 18, 12-2pm
CANCELED - Kids Day in the Park
Saturday, April 1, 12 noon-2 pm
Get Fit Mobile: Chalk It Up!
Express yourself! Join us as we draw in full color. Drawing can also encourage your child’s body awareness skills by tracing their hands or feet. Chalk games are therapeutic in building physical techniques of developmental and fine motor skills. The first 50 participants to register will get a free bucket of chalk.
Ages 2 & up; FREE
Riverdale Park (located near playground)
6404 47th Avenue
Riverdale 20737
Register Here!
Tuesday, April 4, 5-7 pm
Get Fit Mobile: Egg-ceptional Catapult!
Run, jump, hop or skip and see if you can be the first one to get the most balls in your net!
Ages 6 & up; FREE
Fairland Regional Park (located near playground)
13950 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel 20707
Register Here!
Thursday, April 6, 5-7 pm
Get Fit Mobile: Egg-ceptional Catapult!
Run, jump, hop or skip and see if you can be the first one to get the most balls in your net!
Ages 6 & up; FREE
Tucker Road Athletic Complex (located near restrooms)
1770 Tucker Road
Ft. Washington 20744
Register Here!
Saturday, April 15, 12 noon-2 pm
Get Fit Mobile: Chalk It Up!
Express yourself! Join us as we draw in full color. Drawing can also encourage your child’s body awareness skills by tracing their hands or feet. Chalk games are therapeutic in building physical techniques of developmental and fine motor skills. The first 50 participants to register will get a free bucket of chalk.
Ages 2 & up; FREE
Kentland Community Center (located near playground)
2413 Pinebrook Avenue
North Englewood 20785
Register Here!
Thursday, April 20, 5-7 pm
Get Fit Mobile: Jump! Into Spring
Can you jump rope? How about hula hoop? Join us and show off your skills! Jump alone or bring a few friends for good old-fashioned Double Dutch, and hip-swirling hula hoops.
Ages 6 & up; FREE
Westphalia Parkour Playground
8900 Westphalia Road
Upper Marlboro 20774
Register Here!
Saturday, April 22, 12pm-2pm
Get Fit Mobile: To-go Plant for MyPlate!
Good nutrition starts with MyPlate! Learn to plant fresh vegetables to go on your own plate. Planting supplies provided. Bring the whole family! FREE; All Ages
Lane Manor Park (located near playground)
7601 W Park Drive
Adelphi 20783
Register Here!
Saturday, April 29, 12 noon-2 pm
Get Fit Mobile: Buckets of Bubbles
Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles! Come out and play with our bucket of bubbles activity and see if you can make the biggest bubble! Supplies will be provided.
Ages 2 & up; FREE
Fairwood Community Park (located near playground)
12390 Fairwood Parkway
Bowie 20720
Register Here!
Benefits
Benefits of physical activity include*:
- Lower risk of heart disease
- Lower risk of type 2 diabetes
- Lower risk of chronic disease
- Improved cognition
- Improved quality of life
- Improved bone health
Additional Information
For more information, call 301-446-6800; Maryland Relay 7-1-1 for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability or email wellness@pgparks.com Events may be canceled due to inclement weather or wet grounds. Call 301-927-0822 for weather-related cancellations. No events on Federal Holidays.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES: Face coverings are required for all indoor venues and crowded outdoor venues including concerts, festivals, and ticketed sporting events. Face coverings are no longer required outdoors in the parks, but are encouraged for unvaccinated individuals.
ADA Accommodations
The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least two weeks before the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.
*Source of benefits: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Health & Wellness
Phone: 301-446-3400
Maryland Relay 7-1-1 for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability.