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Baltimore County celebrates hometown hero Angel Reese with basketball court dedication

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RANDALLSTOWN, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks on Monday celebrated the dedication of the newly-renovated basketball court at the Scotts Branch Recreation Activity Center (RAC), honoring NCAA Champion and Randallstown hometown hero, Angel Reese. The court, now known as “Angel Reese Court” is part of an ongoing effort to modernize aging equipment at every […]

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Baltimore County to hold free movie night at Double Rock Park on Friday

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PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will be holding a free movie night this weekend. The County’s “Screen on the Green” will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Double Rock Park in Parkville. Friday’s featured movie will be “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Gates will open at 5 p.m., concessions and games will begin at […]

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Councilman Marks: New pickleball courts to open in Oliver Beach, Perry Hall

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that new pickleball, tennis, and volleyball courts are being completed at two sites in the Fifth District, part of Baltimore County’s emphasis on offering services to all residents, including older patrons. “I would like to thank County Executive Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks for advancing these courts, which […]

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Retiring Baltimore County recreation leaders recognized

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two retiring longtime Baltimore County recreation leaders were recognized on Wednesday. Shawn Sprole is retiring after 33 years with the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks and Ed Beranek is the longtime president of the White Marsh Recreation Council. Councilman David Marks presented citations to both men on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Beranek was was instrumental in the […]

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Baltimore County celebrates completion of Hamiltowne Park restoration project in Rosedale

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ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks on Tuesday morning celebrated the completion of the Hamiltowne Park playground restoration and park enhancements project. The update includes a full playground replacement, LED lighting upgrade, new entry path, and work on a new drinking fountain that will include a dog bowl and bottle filler. “Hamiltowne Park […]

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Baltimore County launches new Park Finder web tool

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Monday announced the launch of its new Park Finder web tool. The tool, which provides users with comprehensive information on 362 parks and recreation centers throughout the County, makes exploring and enjoying Baltimore County easier than ever. Park Finder provides options to search for parks and recreation centers by name, […]

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Baltimore County celebrates completion of new boat ramp at Merritt Point Park

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DUNDALK, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks on Tuesday announced the completion of a new boat ramp at Merritt Point Park in Dundalk, which will provide enhanced accessibility for residents and offer a new soft launch for kayaks and canoes to improve access for a wide range of water and paddle sports. “This boat […]

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Baltimore County to host public WebEx meeting to discuss possible disc golf course at Days Cove Property

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UPDATE: The concept design for the new Days Cove Disc Golf Course has been made public. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will host a virtual public meeting to discuss the future of the Days Cove Property later this month. The meeting, which will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:30 […]

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