Find Local Councils, Offices and Programs

The Department of Recreation and Parks works in partnership with 39 volunteer recreation and parks councils and five agriculture, nature and special facilities councils to sponsor a wide range of leisure programs, activities and special events throughout the County.

Volunteer Recreation and Parks and Nature Councils

In cooperation with the Department of Recreation and Parks, Recreation and Parks and Nature Councils establish and operate programs for which local need and interest is expressed. Each Council also sponsors special events such as picnics, parties, parades, contests, performances, art shows, etc. for the benefit of the local community.

2021 Pitch, Hit and Run

May 7, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Presented by MLB Network, baseball and softball players have the chance to show off their skills in pitching, hitting and running. Participants have the chance to advance through three levels of competition with the finals held during the 2021 World Series.

Competitors compete in four age groups: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12 and 13/14. Age is determined as of July 17, 2021.

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks will have four locations. Choose the location below and follow the link to register.

• Eastern Regional Park
• Honeygo Regional Park
• Northwest Regional Park
• Reisterstown Regional Park

For special accommodations (sign language, interpreter, large print, etc.) please give as much notice as possible by calling the Therapeutic Office at 410-887-5370 (voice) or 410-887-5319 (TTY or Deaf).

For other questions, please call 410-887-1938.

Summer Camps

Every summer, new programs and summer camps are offered through local recreation and nature councils. The summer camps offer a variety of activities, which include field trips, swimming, athletics, environmental education, nature study, hikes, animal talks, arts and crafts, cookouts and so much more. Be sure to contact the community office (listed below) offering the camp you are interested in as soon as possible for registration information.

Summer camps were cancelled in 2020. Please see the 2019 summer camps listing (PDF) as a guide for the types of programs and activities typically offered.

Find Recreation Programs and Activities 

See the list below for more information about your local councils and their programs, as well as their supporting Department of Recreation and Parks office. To filter this list, begin by typing a Recreation and Parks or Nature Council name, community office name or the ZIP code (PDF) where you would like to find a program.

Please note that all Nature Programs, Police Athletic League Programs and Therapeutic Recreation Programs are not contained within this search tool.