CivicRec Reservation Portal

CivicRec is the online reservation, booking and payment portal for the Department of Recreation and Parks. You can browse the offerings, then log in(link is external) or create an account(link is external) to register.

View program Offerings on CivicRec

If you are new to the system, please see the instructions for creating a new account. 

Program Catalog

The printable Program Catalog contains information about upcoming events at Recreation and Parks facilities.  

2025 Summer Camps

Baltimore County offers exciting and enriching summer camp and drop-in program experiences designed to ignite your child's creativity, foster friendships and promote physical activity. Opportunities are tailored to children ages 4 to 14, with a wide range of themes to choose from, including nature exploration, arts and sports. The programs include therapeutic recreation options designed for children with disabilities.  

Whether your child is an aspiring artist, a budding athlete, or a curious nature lover, our camps and programs provide hands-on activities, skill-building opportunities and plenty of outdoor adventures. We emphasize teamwork, personal growth, and fun in a safe and welcoming environment. 

view Summer Camp offerings

Therapeutic Recreation summer camps

For further information on the Therapeutic Recreation summer program offerings for individuals with disabilities, please contact:  

  • The Arbutus Recreation Office at 410-887-6994 for the Maiden Choice Camp
  • The Therapeutic Recreation Office at 410-887-5370 for the Ridge Camp
  • The Essex-Stembridge Recreation Office at 410-887-0255 for Camp Greentree
  • The Dundalk Recreation Office at 410-887-7155 for the James Ransom Camp

Rental and Reservation Requests

Pavilions and picnic sites can be rented for group events through CivicRec. At most sites, pavilions are open from May 1 to October 31. Rental requests for the 2025 season are available starting Monday, February 3. 

Fields, gyms, courts, multipurpose rooms and other activity spaces can also be rented through CivicRec.  

Requests must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the event and pavilion rentals fees must be paid at the time of the request.

Find a pavilion or picnic site 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CREATING YOUR ACCOUNT

When creating an account(link is external):  

  1. Please enter the parent or adult's information first. The first person created on the account will be the default payer or head of household and must be an adult. The primary email address entered into the adult account will be assigned as the username.
  2. Fill in the form as completely as possible. Each field with an asterisk is mandatory to create an account. At least one emergency contact is required. Family members can be added to the account later in the registration process.
  3. To receive text alerts about class cancellations and facility closures, include both a cell phone number and the mobile carrier.  
  4. Additional household members can be added and updated (such as spouse, children, etc.) at any time in the account settings. Important note: Entire households must be created on one account.

Tutorials

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For Questions

For questions or assistance, select the help button on the CivicRec website to send a request to the help desk or email bcrpregistrar@baltimorecountymd.gov.