2024 Marshy Point Spring Festival date, details announced

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Warm weather is right around the corner, and the Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks has announced details on the 2024 Marshy Point Spring Festival. The festival will be held 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The event will feature live music, animal encounters, exhibitors, games, crafts, and outdoor activities for all ages. […]

Holt Park to host Leprechaun Quest event on Sunday

OVERLEA, MD—Holt Park & Center for the Arts will hold a fun, family-themed event on St. Patrick’s Day. Leprechaun Quest will be held 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Holt Park. Guests of all ages are invited, and only those seeking a prize need to pay the $5 sign-up fee. Those interested in participating must register online here. Holt […]

Aero Acres community cuts ribbon on new tot lot

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Aero Acres Community Association cut the ribbon on its new tot lot over the weekend. Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Director Bob Smith, Senator Johnny Ray Salling, Delegate Ric Metzgar, Councilman David Marks, and other officials were on-hand Saturday to celebrate the new park. “Congratulations to the Aero Acres community on the dedication of its new tot […]

Baltimore County announces plans to reimagine Veterans Park in Dundalk

DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks this week announced plans to begin a community-driven effort to re-envision Veterans Park. Located in the heart of the Historic Dundalk Town Center commercial area, Veterans Park maintains several monuments dedicated to servicemembers and is located directly adjacent to key community assets, including the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society and Museum and […]

Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks announces efforts to modernize delivery of programs, streamline services

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks this week announced new innovative efforts to modernize delivery of programs, advance equity, and streamline services in order to promote transparency and ensure efficient and equitable opportunities for all residents in Baltimore County. “Baltimore County offers excellent parks, modern facilities and interactive recreational activities, and ensuring community members have streamlined – […]

Councilman Marks: Kingsville land swap done, County Council approves acquisition of 36 acres of land

KINGSVILLE, MD—After nine years, the Kingsville land swap is complete, Councilman David Marks has announced. At its meeting on Monday, December 18, the Baltimore County Council approved the acquisition of 36 acres of land along Raphel Road in the Kingsville area from the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), along with a $2.75 million contribution from the state. In return, the county […]

Baltimore County officials celebrate groundbreaking for Hazelwood Skatepark in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Thursday joined state and local elected officials and skateboard enthusiasts to break ground for Hazelwood Skate Park in the Rosedale community. This will be the Baltimore County’s second public skate bowl facility in nearly fifty years. “Recreational activities and community spaces that keep residents of all […]