Maryland Park Service Superintendent Recognized for Distinguished Service Ranger Nita Settina Honored by National Association of State Park Directors Maryland Park Service Superintendent Nita Settina was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by a premiere national association of state park professionals. The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), an organization dedicated to supporting and […]
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 […]
A Message from the Director of Maryland Historic Trust
By Elizabeth Hughes As 2020 – an extraordinarily difficult and heartbreaking year – draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone involved in protecting and stewarding the wonderful historic places that enrich all of our lives. Public historic sites, small businesses in historic districts, and heritage tourism institutions have been […]
CCPR 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 […]
‘When Everyone Locked Their Doors, We Opened Our Gates’
The Maryland Park Service Answers the Call During the COVID-19 Pandemic We often hear we are living in unprecedented times. The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the way we live our lives and do our jobs. For the many park rangers, maintenance staff, and administrative staff who manage and operate state parks in Maryland, it […]
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 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. […]
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