Who Does That?
A Quick Guide to Maintenance at Public Recreation Facilities in Baltimore County
The citizens of Baltimore County utilize over 12,500 acres of public recreation areas at over 900 parks, community centers and school-recreation centers, with more than 400 ball diamonds and athletic fields, 300 courts and thousands of other amenities. The responsibility for maintaining these facilities falls primarily to two public agencies, the County Office of Budget and Finance's Land Maintenance Section and Baltimore County Public Schools. You may refer to this web page to determine which agency is responsible for many major maintenance items.
Please remember that this is general in nature and at some sites there may be slight variations to offer services in the most efficient manner possible.
Baltimore County Parks and Community Centers
Office of Budget and Finance - Land Maintenance Section
- mowing
- all ball diamond maintenance
- trash
- playgrounds
- all court maintenance
- bleachers
Elementary School Recreation Centers
Office of Budget and Finance - Land Maintenance Section
- ball diamonds
- courts (backboards, rims, nets)
- water fountains not attached to buildings
- portable bleachers
- trash barrels (on/near playing fields, courts, & playground areas)
Baltimore County Public Schools Responsibilities
- mowing
- building maintenance
- water fountains attached to buildings
- courts (lines and fencing)
- parking areas
Middle and High School Recreation Centers
Office of Budget and Finance - Land Maintenance Section
- water fountains not attached to buildings
- portable bleachers
- trash barrels (on/near playing fields, courts, & playground areas)
Baltimore County Public Schools Responsibilities
- mowing
- building maintenance
- all court maintenance
- water fountains attached to buildings
- parking areas
Questions/Concerns
If you have a specific question or concern regarding maintenance at your local park, community center, or school-recreation center please do not hesitate to contact your local community recreation and parks supervisor.
You may also contact the Office of Budget and Finance Land Maintenance Section at 410-887-3827.
Revised January 13, 2012
