TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is planning on implementing new fees for residents starting on July 1, 2024. These new fees are part of an effort to modernize the way the department delivers programs and services. There will be no charges for Certified Recreation Council In-House Youth Programs. The new fees will apply to youth recreation […]
PHOENIX, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and students from Baltimore County Public Schools went out on the water this weekend with fishing rods in hand for the first annual Badges for Bass. Twenty BCPS middle and high schoolers joined officers during the outing that was held at Loch Raven Reservoir on Saturday. Students who took part in the program were […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Middle River area officially has a new playground. On Saturday morning, officials cut the ribbon at a new playground at the Bengies Community Center. Baltimore County plans to build or replace 25 playgrounds each year. On hand for the ribbon-cutting were Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore County Parks & Rec. director Bob Smith, and members […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—A disc golf course will soon be coming to the White Marsh area. The course will be located at Days Cove Park. An initial public meeting was held to discuss the possible park last April. The Days Cove project is advancing through the design development phase, with thorough environmental reviews and collaboration underway. The park site concept (PDF) […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Commission for Women on Thursday recognized four outstanding women during its 42nd Annual Women of the Year Awards ceremony. The Women of the Year Awards honor women residents of Baltimore County who have made significant, unique and lasting contributions within their community to champion the interests and needs of women and […]
RANDALLSTOWN, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced that the County plans to acquire a 90,000 square-foot property for a shared 21st-century facility that will house a new, expanded Randallstown branch of the Baltimore County Public Library and a brand-new Department of Recreation and Parks center. The new building will be able to house multiple services under one roof, which will increase […]
TOWSON, MD—The Department of Recreation and Parks will be holding four open house/listening sessions around Baltimore County. Attendees will be able to learn about Department’s programs, meet the team, reserve a field or pavilion, apply for job opportunities, ask questions, and provide input. All sessions will be held 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. They will take place on Wednesday, May 1 […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $5 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 that provides billions for public education, historic investments in recreation and parks, and continued funding for key priorities that will move Baltimore County forward, including public safety, housing and community development, sustainability, public works and transportation, libraries, and beyond. “Building a better […]