Department of Recreation and Parks

Contact Information

Director: Roslyn Johnson

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

9831 Van Buren Lane
Cockeysville, Maryland 21030
Directions

Phone: 410-887-3871
TTY and Deaf: 410-887-5319
Fax: 410-825-3305
Email: recparks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Leap into 2021 with Parker the Frog

To participate in the Parker the Frog campaign:

1. Print, cut out or color Parker the Frog (PDF) to bring with you on adventures to County Parks.
2. Share your picture.to our Facebook or Twitter using #InMyOwnParkyard.
3. Email your picture to Parker@baltimorecountymd.gov to enter to win a monthly prize. One entry valid per park per email address.

Current Operating Status

For information regarding weather cancellation policies, please review our inclement weather policies.

Grab-and-Go Recreation Program

Grab-and-Go Recreation is a free program providing various activities such as fitness, sports, arts and nature. Grab your materials and go to the park. Grab your materials and go outside. Grab your materials and go be active!

Just in time for the changing seasons we are pleased to offer up our new Winter Grab-and-Go activities!

• Winter Grab-and-Go Program Activities (PDF)

Show off your work by sending in your pictures and videos of the activities and projects to grabandgo-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov or the Department's Facebook page. 

If you are in need of the materials for the challenges, please contact us and we will make arrangements to get them out to you. Supplies are limited.

During this Time of Social Isolation, Every Child Matters

The Department of Recreation and Parks, along with the Police Department, is very concerned about children who may be suffering from child abuse in this time of social isolation. We recognize that families being confined to their homes may make abusive situations worse and may limit victims, parents and others from being able to report abuse outside of the home. We are committed to continuing to provide life safety and investigative services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Police Department Crimes Against Children Unit can be contacted at 410-853-3650.

If you are the victim of abuse or you suspect that a child is the victim of abuse, or have any questions, please contact Department of Social Services at 410-887-TIME (8463). More information can be found through Social Services' Protective Services for Children and Child Advocacy Center.

If you are reporting an emergency involving child safety or abandoned children, call 911.

The Police Department also partners with:

• Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 443-849-3323
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 24-hour hotline, 1-800-843-5678

About the Department

Established in 1949, the Department of Recreation and Parks is dedicated to providing quality recreational and leisure opportunities to the citizens of Baltimore County. Thousands of recreational programs, including individual and team sports, arts and crafts, social clubs and activities, and special events are provided through a cooperative effort with volunteer Recreation and Parks Councils throughout the County.

Hundreds of Parks, Recreation Centers and Facilities

The Department is responsible for acquiring, developing and maintaining a wide range of parklands and open spaces as well as recreation centers, nature centers and other specialized facilities.

A joint use agreement with the Baltimore County Board of Education and Baltimore County Public Schools also provides for the dual use of class public schools as community recreation centers.

The Board of Recreation and Parks

The basic concept of the Board of Recreation and Parks is to help local communities through the local Recreation and Parks Councils, help themselves in meeting their recreation and park needs, and to provide recreation direction only where wanted and where people indicate a desire and willingness to help themselves. The Baltimore County Board of Recreation and Parks meets the second Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted.