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 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Permanent Restroom facilities, water fountains, […]
July is Park and Recreation Month!
This July, join Calvert County Parks & Recreation for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate the selfless, passionate and essential work of park and recreation professionals who are providing services that are vital to a healthy Calvert County. Every day, in communities across the country, the people of parks and recreation are providing essential […]
Southern Maryland Sierra Club to Plant Trees
The Southern Maryland Sierra Club promotes increased awareness of conservation issues and programs to support environmental stewardship by individuals, communities, and governmental agencies. Volunteers of the Southern Maryland Sierra Club partnered with the Department of Parks & Recreation and Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Tree-mendous Program to plant 33 trees and shrubs at four public […]
State Parks Plant 10,000 Trees for Earth Day 50th Anniversary
Marylanders Encouraged to Grow Native Trees and Other Plants The Maryland Park Service is planting more than 10,000 trees in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, April 22, 2020. From the shores of Assateague Island to the mountains of Western Maryland, rangers will plant native trees on public lands to mark the occasion. […]
DNR on Maryland Park Service – Updates
Dear Maryland State Park Visitors, We greatly appreciate your support and trust. In accordance with federal guidelines and state directives pertaining to COVID-19, we want to share important information about Maryland State Parks. Please support our efforts so we can keep State Parks safe and open. Our highest priority is the well-being of our visitors […]
Calvert County Parks Use Restricted
Access Limited to Residents Only The Department of Parks & Recreation announces further limits to the use of county parks in response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s “Stay at Home” order to slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Effective immediately until further notice, Calvert County parks are open to Calvert County residents for passive […]
North Beach Boardwalk, Bike Path, Pier and Parks Closed
Due to the health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of North Beach have determined it is in the best interest of the public to close the boardwalk, pier, bike path and Sunrise Garden until further notice. The closure will take effect at 4 pm on […]
Calvert Parks & Recreation Announces Park Closures
Guidelines for Park Use Amid COVID-19 Pandemic The Department of Parks & Recreation announces adjustments to park operations as a precautionary measure to slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and limit the number of people infected. Twin Shields Recreation Area, Marley Run Recreation Area, BG&E Field, Grover Field and Grays Road Dog Park […]
Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Coronavirus
To our patrons, customers, and friends, Governor Hogan and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are taking proactive steps to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Following Governor Larry Hogan’s emergency actions to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will remain operational, but we are […]
Record Participants Hike in New Year Across Maryland
First Day Hikes Kick Off 2020 About 5,000 hikers took advantage of sunny and mild weather New Year’s Day, joining the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in the state’s annual First Day Hikes initiative. Hikers logged more than 10,000 miles on trails in parks and public lands all across Maryland. Park rangers, staff, and volunteers […]
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