Baltimore County Parks & Rec to hold Irish Music Festival this weekend

HUNT VALLEY, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks will hold an Irish Music Festival this weekend. The event will be held 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Oregon Ridge Lodge. The festival will feature food, drinks, dance, and live music by The ShamRogues. Between music sets, visit the Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club, explore […]

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 […]

Baltimore County releases Oregon Ridge Master Plan, announces immediate trail improvements

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 […]