The Office of Therapeutic Recreation services the needs of individuals with disabilities, and their families and friends by providing a wide variety of recreation opportunities, inclusion and reasonable accommodations (made on an individual basis) for participation in all of our programs. Auxiliary aids and services are also available.
Parks
Some major parks, facilities and school recreation centers (SRC) have undergone renovations to provide accessible amenities for individuals with disabilities, including:
- Angel Park
- Battle Monument SRC
- Maiden Choice SRC
- Oregon Ridge Park
- Ridge Ruxton SRC
- Rockdale Park
Featured activities include:
- Adapted sports: aquatics, baseball, soccer, softball and water skiing
- After school program
- Community theater and performing arts classes
- Horticultural therapy
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Sign language classes
- Summer day camps
Upcoming Events
Learn more about upcoming events by selecting from the list below.
Year-Round Programs
Unless otherwise stated, email tr-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov for questions about the following programs.
| Program | Ages | Cost | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adapted Aquatics | Youth | $50/child | Registration: Year-round Duration: 6 weeks, Saturdays, noon to 12:50 p.m. | The League 1111 East Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, Maryland 21239 Get Directions |
| After School Program | 4 to 21 with disabilities | $15/child/day | Registration: Accepted based upon openings Duration: Monday through Friday, 3:15 to 6 p.m. | Ridge Ruxton School 6916 Charles Street Towson, Maryland 21204 Get Directions |
| Arts and Crafts | Youth 5 to 8 all abilities | $25 | Registration: TBD Duration: TBD | Location: TBD |
Choir | Youth 6 to 13 all abilities | $10 | Duration: September through May, Fridays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. | North Point Government Center Theater Wing 7701 Wise Avenue Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Get Directions |
| Dance (Tap) | 16+ with disabilities | $30 | Registration: September Duration: October through April, Tuesdays, 6:15 to 7 p.m. Recital in May. | Cromwell Valley Elementary School 825 Providence Road Towson, Maryland 21286 Get Directions |
| Drama Classes Curtain Up! | Youth 6 to 14 all abilities | Free | Registration: First session in September. Second session in February. Duration: September through November, and February through March, 10 to 11:30 a.m. | North Point Government Center, Theater Wing 7701 Wise Avenue Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Get Directions |
| Yoga-lates | Adult 18+ all disabilities | $70 per person | Duration : Three, 10-week sessions in fall, winter and spring, one 8-week session. | Loch Raven Recreation Center 1801 Glen Keith Boulevard Parkville, Maryland 21234 Get Directions |
| Goalball | 13+ all disabilities | Free | Registration: September and October Duration: October through March, Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. | Loch Raven Recreation Center 1801 Glen Keith Boulevard Parkville, Maryland 21234 Get Direction |
| Horticulture (Community) | Adult 18 to 40 with disabilities |
Discount available for second family member. | Registration: Spring, summer and fall Duration: Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | TALMAR 1994 Cromwell Bridge Road Parkville, Maryland 21234 Get Directions Email: program@talmar.org Phone: 410-825-2020 |
Horticultural Therapy | Adult 18 to 40 with disabilities | $10/session | Registration: Spring, summer and fall Duration: Varies by season | TALMAR 1994 Cromwell Bridge Road Parkville, Maryland 21234 Get Directions Email: program@talmar.org Phone: 410-825-2020 |
Horticultural Therapy | All ages with disabilities | $68/session | Registration: Spring, summer and fall Duration: Varies by season | TALMAR 1994 Cromwell Bridge Road Parkville, Maryland 21234 Get Directions Email: program@talmar.org Phone: 410-825-2020 |
Musical Theater | Adult 21+ with disabilities | Free | Duration: October through April, Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. Recital in May. | North Point Government Center Theater Wing 7701 Wise Avenue Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Get Directions |
Musical Theater | 16+ with disabilities | $55/person | Duration: October through April, Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. Recital in May. | Cromwell Valley Elementary School 825 Providence Road Towson, Maryland 21286 Get Directions |
Sign Language | 6+ | $40/person | Registration: Year-round Duration: 6 to 8-week sessions Youth ages 6 to 13 must be accompanied by an adult. | Various locations |
Singing and Dancing Fun | Adult 21+ with disabilities | Free | Registration: October through December
| North Point Government Center Theater Wing 7701 Wise Avenue Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Get Directions |
Performing Arts | 6 to 13, all abilities | $275 for first child $25 discount for second child | Registration: April through June (or until full) Duration: 5 weeks starting in July, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | North Point Government Center Theater Wing 7701 Wise Avenue Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Get Directions |
Theater | All ages, all abilities | Free | Auditions: September for winter show, January for spring show. Be prepared to sing a song (not a requirement) and bring a photograph. Technical people also needed. | North Point Government Center Theater Wing 7701 Wise Avenue Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Get Directions |
Theater, Summer | 14+, all abilities | Free | Registration: June through August Duration: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Location: North Point Government Center, Theater Wing 7701 Wise Avenue Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Get Directions |
Tots and Plants | Youth | $40/month Discount available for second family member. | Registration: Spring and fall Must be accompanied by an adult. | TALMAR 1994 Cromwell Bridge Road Parkville, Maryland 21234 Get Directions Email: program@talmar.org Phone: 410-825-2020 |