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

View program Offerings on CivicRec

Program Catalog

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

Rent or Reserve spaces for events

The County operates more than 90 pavilions and picnic sites available for reservation for group events, such as birthday parties, family cookouts and other gatherings. Many are also located near amenities like playgrounds, fields and trails. Reservations with a fee guarantees the exclusive use of a space or amenity. A permit is required for groups of 25 or more. At most sites, pavilions are open from May 1 to October 31. 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.

Fields, gyms, courts, multipurpose rooms and other activity spaces are also available for rent.

Rent or reserve an event space 

Host an EVENT at a Nature Center

Parties hosted at the following nature centers have a 30-participant capacity and include hands-on animal encounters for a cost of $286 for two hours. For more information and availability, contact the park office listed below:

2026 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.  

Information on 2026 camps will be published in early 2026. 

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.