Councilman Marks nominates Bill Murray to Recreation Board

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday evening announced the appointment of Perry Hall resident Bill Murray to the Department of Recreation and Parks Board. “I am thrilled to accept the opportunity to serve on the Baltimore County Board of Recreation and Parks,” Murray said. “My family and I have long cherished the recreational sports offered here in Baltimore […]

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks announces summer camp, program lineup

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s popular summer camps and drop-in programs offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks will open for registration on Wednesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. The lineup of unique and enriching experiences for children ages 4 to 17 includes nearly two dozen sites countywide and themes including nature, arts, and sports. Programs cost as little as $100 […]

Baltimore County government to be closed on Monday due to impending snowstorm

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday evening, January 6, will now be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday,  January 7, 2025. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government will be closed on Monday, January 6 as a January snowstorm bears down on Maryland. “The safety of our residents and employees is a top priority, and […]

Councilman Marks: Seven playgrounds to be updated in 2025

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that equipment will be replaced at seven playgrounds throughout the Fifth District. The playgrounds are located at Belmont Park, Eastern Regional Park, Honeygo Regional Park, Snyder Lane Park, Oakhurst Park, Loreley Community Building, and Cowenton Ridge Park. The County Council approved $3 million for playground replacement in Fiscal Year 2025. “Over […]

Councilman Marks: Public input meeting set for new 22-acre park in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced a community input meeting to consider uses for a new park in Perry Hall. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold an input meeting on the future 22-acre Gerst Road Park in Perry Hall on Monday, December 23, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Residents may join […]

Baltimore County invests $9.5M in historic Pikesville Armory transformation

PIKESVILLE, MD—Baltimore County will invest $9.5 million to help transform the historic Pikesville Armory into a community hub, officials announced. The funding will support the construction of outdoor athletic fields, a walking path, and destination playgrounds. The county’s commitment is part of a multi-phased plan to redevelop the 14-acre property, which includes a state-of-the-art senior center and indoor and outdoor […]

Baltimore County opens public art installation honoring lives lost to COVID-19

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski – along with state and local elected officials and community stakeholders – on Tuesday unveiled the COVID-19 Memorial Public Art Project at Lake Roland, a commemoration of the far-reaching impacts of the pandemic that claimed the lives of more than 3,100 County residents. This is the first public art project commissioned by Baltimore County. […]

Gough Park walking trail to be repaired

PERRY HALL, MD—The popular walking trail at Perry Hall’s Gough Park will be repaired over the next week. Councilman David Marks has worked with Baltimore County to have the pathway repaired over the coming week at Gough Park. The contractor will be at the park on Monday, November 11th and Tuesday, November 12th to prepare the pathway, with resurfacing scheduled […]