NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County will install two additional “No Parking” signs on Gerst Avenue near Perry Hall High School. There are already five signs posted. The goal of the “No Parking” zone is to encourage motorists to park at the Perry Hall High School lot and not near the residential community. “I would like […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced the creation of a task force to recommend uses at the new 22-acre park property on Gerst Road, formerly known as the Bierman Farm. The task force will be led by Greg Heitner, the Fifth District representative to and chair of the Baltimore County Board of Recreation and Parks. Heitner lives […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two local beaches are now open for the season. The Baltimore County Department of Recreations and Parks has opened Rocky Point and Miami Beach on May 26th. Beach hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Swimming is permitted at own risk when lifeguards are not on duty, within the designated swim areas. Admission rates apply Memorial […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski is calling on Baltimore County residents and organizations to help reduce the litter that degrades communities and threatens waterways. BaltCo Litter Blitz 2022 is a grassroots outreach effort that invites groups of any size in Baltimore County to “team up to tackle litter” by hosting community litter cleanups during the month of April and reporting […]
TOWSON, MD—In the latest effort to gather community input on the County’s 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan, the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, November 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. During the meeting, community members will learn about the planning process and have the opportunity to speak about […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced the purchase of a 22.3-acre parcel of land at the northeast corner of Gerst Road and New Gerst Lane in the eastern Perry Hall area, through Maryland’s Program Open Space (POS). The site was purchased for $3.07 million and is the latest effort to expand park and recreation opportunities throughout […]
PERRY HALL, MD—’Tis the season for ghosts and goblins. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks has announced details regarding its 2021 ‘Boo-Thru’ event. Residents will be able to celebrate Halloween, drive-thru style, at Honeygo Run Regional Park. The event will be held 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021. Costumes are encouraged and local businesses will […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is requesting input from residents to inform the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan. A new online survey asks residents to share their opinions about the current state of open spaces and recreational opportunities in the County and to identify areas for improvement. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to […]