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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 Department of Recreation and Parks 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

Recreation & Parks Responsibilities

• mowing
• all ball diamond maintenance
• trash
• playgrounds
• all court maintenance
• bleachers

Elementary School Recreation Centers

Recreation & Parks Responsibilities

• ball diamonds
• courts (backboards, rims, nets)
• water fountains not attached to buildings
• portable bleachers
• trash barrels (on/near playing fields, courts, & playground areas)

Middle & High School Recreation Centers

• 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 Department of Recreation and Parks maintenance division at 410-887-3827.

Revised April 5, 2004