Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Archives

Baltimore County Community Heroes Awards

County Executive Olszewski announces inaugural ‘Community Heroes’ award winners

Posted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the awardees of Baltimore County’s inaugural Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. “At the center of Baltimore County’s network of strong, vibrant communities are dedicated individuals who commit their free time to advocating for their neighbors and …

Town Hall Microphone Meeting Public Speaking

Events, Family

Department of Recreation and Parks to hold open house in Perry Hall

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will be holding an open house in Perry Hall next week. The event will be held 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Honeygo Run Regional Park and Community Center. Officials are inviting the public to share what programs, park assets, and services they desire for the …

Entertainment, Events, Sports

Baltimore County Summer Basketball League to hold kickoff event in Overlea

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

OVERLEA, MD—Baltimore County’s new Summer Basketball League will soon hold a kickoff event in Overlea. The upcoming 2024 Summer Basketball League, which came about through the advocacy and support of Delegate Carl Jackson and other community leaders, kicks off 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Overlea High School gymnasium. The kickoff event will include …

Entertainment, Family, Sci-Tech

Baltimore County officials break ground at new Sparrows Point Park

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials this week joined state and local elected leaders and community members to break ground for the new Sparrows Point Park—a major milestone in the transformation of a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill property into a sustainably designed and accessible 21st-century park. The nearly 22-acre …

Business, Education, Politics, Weather

Baltimore County to implement liberal leave for employees due to impending severe weather, park sites to close at 5 p.m.

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Baltimore County government will implement liberal leave policy for all non-emergency/non-essential personnel, effective immediately. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, all in-person general Baltimore County government activities will be cancelled. All essential and emergency employees must continue to report. The Baltimore County Council meeting scheduled for tonight, …

Entertainment, Events, Family

Baltimore County to hold virtual public meeting to discuss plans for park at Perry Hall farm

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—The 22-acre Bierman farm, located east of Gerst Road, will become Perry Hall’s newest park, permanently preserved from development. Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will soon host a virtual public meeting to solicit input on uses. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. …

Entertainment, Events, Family

Baltimore County to hold free movie night in Perry Hall tonight

Posted on July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will be holding a free movie night in Perry Hall tonight. The County’s “Screen on the Green” will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Perry Hall Park. Friday’s featured movie will be “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Seating will begin at 6 p.m., and the movie will begin …

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Family, Sports

Baltimore County celebrates hometown hero Angel Reese with basketball court dedication

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

RANDALLSTOWN, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks on Monday celebrated the dedication of the newly-renovated basketball court at the Scotts Branch Recreation Activity Center (RAC), honoring NCAA Champion and Randallstown hometown hero, Angel Reese. The court, now known as “Angel Reese Court” is part of an ongoing effort to modernize aging equipment at every …