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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
COCKEYSVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Tuesday released the final Oregon Ridge Master Plan (ORMP), a long-term aspirational roadmap that outlines a community-driven vision to direct investment of existing and future resources at Oregon Ridge Park (ORP) in Northern Baltimore County. Encompassing over 1,000 acres in the Cockeysville area, ORP offers an array of amenities, including […]
OVERLEA, MD—Local officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Baltimore County’s newest skate park later this month. Ground will officially be broken on Hazelwood Skate Park at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Special guests will include County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilman Mike Ertel, and Bob Smith, director of Baltimore County Recreation and Parks. The new skate park will […]
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 […]
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 […]