Vandalism In Your Parks
One of the most destructive and debilitating things that can occur in a community is park vandalism. Vandalism damages and destroys property, landscaping, fields, buildings and equipment. Including the cost of removing graffiti, the cost of vandalism was over $251,000 last fiscal year.
Through the Park Pride program, park visitors and neighbors are encouraged to report incidents of vandalism as well as any leads they may have to help catch the perpetrators. If you have information regarding vandalism at your local park or open space please contact our maintenance division at 410-887-3808 or complete our online tips form to help us to catch a vandal.
Graffiti Eradication Team
G.E.T. (Graffiti Eradication Team)
If you spot graffiti in any County park, call our G.E.T. (Graffiti Eradication Team) at 410-887-7844 and we can usually remove it within 24 hours.
Help Us Catch a Vandal
Oliver Beach ESRC, Cunning Cove Road Playground Arson - September 4, 2011
On the evening of September 4, vandals set fire to the 5-12 big foot slide causing thousands of dollars in damage. If you have any information that can help in solving this crime please use our online tips form or call 410-887-3827.
Sandy Hills Pk, Bero Road Playground Arson -September 3, 2011
On the evening of September 3, vandals set fire to the 5-12 yellow slide using sticks and trash causing several thousand dollars in damage. If you have any information that can help in solving this crime please use our online tips form or call 410-887-3827.
Balder Avenue Tot Lot Playground Arson - April 29, 2010
On April 29 at approximately 6:30 a.m. vandals set fire to the Balder Avenue playground located on Balder Avenue in Parkville. Damage is estimated to be over $32,300. If you have any information that can help in solving this crime please use our online tips form or call 410-887-3827.
Orems Elementary School Recreation Center Playground Arson - April 21, 2010
During the early morning hours of April 21 vandals set fire to the Orems Elementary School Recreation Center playground located 711 High Villa Road in Middle River. Damage is estimated to be over $21,000. If you have any information that can help in solving this crime please use our online tips form or call 410-887-3827.
Revised September 21, 2011
