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. […]

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks mentorship program wins statewide award

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks youth mentorship program – Help Empower Youth to Advocate and Lead, or H.E.A.L. – received a statewide award from the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) that recognizes the program’s innovative delivery strategy. The Raising Up Award was presented to the department “for partnering or collaborating with another city, county, state […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Rosedale Recreation Activity Center

ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Tuesday joined elected officials, community members, and gaming enthusiasts to open Baltimore County’s newest Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in Rosedale. Located alongside McCormick Elementary School, the new facility focuses on recreational, social, and wellness opportunities for residents and provides dedicated esports programming for all ages. “We […]

Baltimore County earns prestigious national accreditation for Department of Recreation and Parks

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Department of Recreation and Parks has achieved national accreditation, recognizing it as one of the top park and recreation agencies in the country. The prestigious accreditation, awarded by the National Recreation and Park Association’s Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), was presented at the association’s annual conference in Atlanta on Wednesday evening. CAPRA accreditation […]

Baltimore County celebrates completion of Hazelwood Skate Park [VIDEO]

ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Friday joined state and local elected leaders and skateboarding advocates to debut the new Hazelwood Skate Park, the County’s second public skate bowl facility. “Our residents deserve modern and inclusive recreational opportunities, and Hazelwood Skate Park – the first new skate bowl in Baltimore County in […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Middle River Recreation Activity Center

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and additional state and local officials on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center (RAC). The 15,000 square-foot facility, located alongside Glenmar Elementary School and in close proximity to Martin State Airport’s Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum in eastern Baltimore County, […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at Middle River Recreation Activity Center in August

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in August. The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Among those in attendance will be County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, and Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Director Bob Smith. The new RAC will […]