NOW YOU KNOW: Supporting Open Space and Responsible Park Usage

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. In May, we strongly urged the Baltimore County Council via written testimony to support Resolution No. 33-24 – Reclassification of County-Owned Land as Public Parkland – Perry Hall and Carney Areas. This legislation was brought forward by Councilman David Marks, and we supported his efforts alongside bipartisan colleagues […]

County Council creates Seven Oaks Park, protects 65 acres of Open Space

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At the June 4th legislative session, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation to create two new county parks and add over 65 acres to the inventory of parkland in Carney, Perry Hall, and White Marsh—at virtually no expense to taxpayers. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks reports that, under the legislation, the 65 acres of county-owned land has been reclassified […]

Councilman Marks proposes new Seven Oaks Park, 68 additional acres of parkland in Carney and Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday unveiled a proposal to add 68 acres to the inventory of parkland in Carney and Perry Hall—at virtually no expense to taxpayers. Under Marks’ plan, the 68 acres of county-owned land would be reclassified as public parkland, resulting in the creation of a new park along the Seven Courts Drive corridor and […]

Councilman Marks, local community groups announce series of litter clean-ups

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks and several local community groups have announced a series of litter clean-up events throughout northeastern Baltimore County in the coming weeks. Students seeking service hours or those looking to make a difference in the community are encouraged to attend. Friday, March 29, 2024 10 a.m. 4300 Fitch Avenue (21236) MD Waterways Foundation Saturday, April 20, 2024 […]

Councilman Marks announces completion of Seven Oaks Senior Center parking expansion project

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks this week announced that the parking expansion project at Seven Oaks Senior Center has been completed. The expansion adds capacity to one of the fastest-growing senior centers in the area.  Construction on the project began back in 2021. Councilman Marks has pushed for more parking at the senior center for more than seven years. “The new […]

Perry Hall, Parkville senior centers recognized for innovative older adult programming

TOWSON, MD—The National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers is honoring the outstanding work of senior centers with the 2021 Programs of Excellence Awards. Seven Oaks Senior Center, Ateaze Senior Center, and Parkville Senior Center are three of the 14 programs receiving recognition for innovative, creative, and replicable programs for older adults. The Programs of Excellence winners and […]