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 and travel programs, as well as adult programs, for the first time. These fees are designed to bring the department’s fees in line with other benchmarks jurisdictions. The new fees start at $10 per participant per season for youth travel and club programs, and $25 per participant per season for adult programs.

The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is also introducing a new permit process for 2025. The current permit process can be quite lengthy, and applicants can need to provide extensive documentation. The new process will be more streamlined and more user-friendly, making it easier for residents to apply for permits. The department is also hoping to increase transparency by publishing fees and the permit process.

The new fees and permit process are part of an effort to modernize the way the department delivers programs and services. The changes are also part of a broader effort to rethink recreation and parks, and to create a more inclusive and equitable society for all residents.

Full details and fee structures can be viewed online here.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.