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Bob Branham Appointed Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation

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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Branham as the deputy director of the Department of Parks & Recreation. Branham’s appointment was effective January 20, 2020. Branham, who was most recently the recreation division chief for Parks & Recreation, has worked for county government for nearly […]

CCPR Holds Dress for Success Clothing Drive through January

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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation is holding a clothing drive at Northeast Community Center through January. Citizens are encouraged to drop off lightly used and new business attire including shirts, blazers, pants, shoes, ties, etc., to be donated to citizens in need. Donations can be dropped off at the center Monday through […]

CCPR 2020 Fee Schedule January 1, 2020

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation 2020 fee schedule will go into effect Jan. 1, 2020. The fee schedule includes an increase to admission rates for out-of-county residents using Breezy Point Beach, adjustments to facility and program fees based on operating costs and additional charges for future programs. Fees and revenue supplement public […]

Give the Gift of Recreation this Holiday Season

Calvert County Offers Annual Parks and Recreation Pass to County Residents Give the gift of recreation to your loved ones this holiday season with the new Parks & Recreation annual pass. The pass allows Calvert County residents the opportunity to take advantage of more parks and recreation facilities at a discounted rate. The pass gives […]

Calvert Parks and Rec Ordinance on Smoking and Vaping

Have you had a chance to read the newly adopted Calvert County Parks & Recreation Ordinance? If so, you’re aware of the new rules in effect for smoking and vaping. All parks are now free of smoking, vaping and tobacco use. Smoking and vaping is allowed only at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in outdoor areas […]

Winter Sports Registration Now Open to County Residents

Youth wrestling registration is open now through Dec. 31. Children ages 4 through 14 are eligible. Age eligibility is determined as of Nov. 11, 2019. Parks & Recreation offers youth wrestling in the southern/central part of the county. Registration is $80 for the first family member with each additional family member receiving $5 off the […]

Winter Sports Registration Now Open to County Residents

Stay active through the cold winter months with sports offered through the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR). Take it to the hoop with basketball or take it to the mat with youth wrestling. Adult basketball is open to players ages 18 and older, and excludes high school students. The team registration fee […]

Calvert County Adopts Parks & Recreation Ordinance

Smoking, Vaping Banned in County Parks The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners today voted to adopt a Calvert County Parks & Recreation Ordinance, which codifies the rules and regulations of county parks and recreation services and facilities. The ordinance includes a new provision that prohibits smoking, vaping and use of tobacco products on all […]