SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials this week joined state and local elected leaders and community members to break ground for the new Sparrows Point Park—a major milestone in the transformation of a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill property into a sustainably designed and accessible 21st-century park. The nearly 22-acre […]
TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Baltimore County government will implement liberal leave policy for all non-emergency/non-essential personnel, effective immediately. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, all in-person general Baltimore County government activities will be cancelled. All essential and emergency employees must continue to report. The Baltimore County Council meeting scheduled for tonight, […]
PERRY HALL MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will be holding a free movie night in Perry Hall tonight. The County’s “Screen on the Green” will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Perry Hall Park. Friday’s featured movie will be “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Seating will begin at 6 p.m., and the movie will begin […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]