A Cecil County resident has officially been recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as the first-ever state record holder for the invasive flathead catfish. Joshua Dixon caught the 57-pound, 50-inch long flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) on December 27, 2020 fishing near the Lapidum Boat Ramp on the Susquehanna River. The 34-year-old angler was […]
Looking for CCPR Advisory Board Member in District 2
Make a change in your community and apply for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) today! There is currently a vacancy in District Two (Prince Frederick / Huntingtown). The PRAB advises the Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR) and the Board of County Commissioners on the planning and implementation of the CCPR section of […]
Therman Gray Scholarship Fund for Fee Assistance
The Department of Calvert County Parks & Recreation (CCPR) recognizes that some residents of Calvert County, Maryland require financial assistance in order to participate in Parks & Recreation activities. CCPR’s Therman Gray Scholarship Fee Assistance Program is designed to assist individuals with access to our programs at a reduced cost. You may apply for a […]
Deer Firearm Season Reopens January 8 in Maryland
Last Opportunity of the Season for Most Firearms Hunters The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the January firearm deer hunting season opens January 8, 2021, in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the state except the westernmost counties. Hunters with a valid hunting license may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed […]
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Boardwalk to Close Temporarily
The Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, advises residents and visitors that the boardwalk at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be temporarily closed for reconstruction beginning on or around Jan. 5, 2021. Trails leading to the meadow will remain open. Visitors should obey all trail closure signs and stay alert for construction traffic. […]
Spring Pro Baseball Tryout Camp
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) and Prospect Dugout announced today plans for their spring Professional Baseball Tryout Camp. Held at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera, Florida, from Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21, 2021, the camp will mark the third tryout conducted by the two organizations, whose 2019 and 2020 […]
Atlantic League Approves Adding Teams
Board of Directors Open to New Communities and Ownership Groups (July 30, 2020, Lancaster, Pa.) – Rick White, President of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc. (“ALPB”), today announced that the league is currently accepting applications for new members to its roster of professional baseball organizations. The announcement was made following a vote […]
Ring in the New Year with A First Day Hike in the Park
First Day Hikes to Ring in the New Year for 2021 Weekend Of Self-Guided Walks on Maryland Public Lands The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to take a First Day Hike, Maryland’s annual tradition for a fun, healthy way to welcome the New Year. This year, the Maryland Park Service will offer self-guided […]
Calvert County Parks & Rec Open Facilities & Operating Hours
Statewide limitations on gatherings, physical distancing measures and other protective health guidelines remain in place at all facilities to continue reducing the spread of COVID-19. All recreation parks including Dunkirk, Hallowing Point, Cove Point and Solomons Town Center parks are open to all users, daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Permanent Restroom facilities, water […]
Deer Harvest Up 16% During Maryland Firearms Season
Hunters Harvest Over 31,000 Deer during the Two-Week Season The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters harvested 31,571 deer during the two-week firearms season from Nov. 28 – Dec. 12. The harvest was 16% higher than last year’s official count of 27,121. Hunters enjoyed good weather compared to the 2019 season, which was […]