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Maryland Parks and Playgrounds Receive $2.5 Million

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Department Supports Projects in 19 Communities The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce the award of 19 Community Parks and Playgrounds grants, totaling $2.5 million, to municipalities across the state. The Community Parks and Playgrounds Program provides flexible grants to municipalities to rehabilitate, expand or improve existing parks, create new parks, or […]

Calvert County Parks & Rec Egg-celent Easter Events

Hop into Spring Spring is officially here and the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR) invites citizens to celebrate with Easter-themed events held throughout Calvert County. Mark your calendar for the following events: Free Annual Easter Festival Kellam’s Field Sunday, April 7 (1-3 p.m.)   Annual Easter Event and Duck Race Fundraiser for […]

First Day Hikers Log 8,000 Miles on New Year’s Day

Participation Triples Thanks to Warm Weather The Maryland Department of Natural Resources welcomed approximately 3,700 hikers on 36 hikes at 32 state parks this New Year’s Day as part of the annual First Day Hikes initiative. Hikers trekked about 8,500 miles on trails in every corner of Maryland. Maryland Park Service rangers, staff and volunteers […]

Volunteer Opportunities Become a Calvert Steward!

The Calvert Stewards volunteer program provides an opportunity for public service in education, research, and stewardship which support the overall missions of the Calvert County Division of Natural Resources and the Calvert Nature Society. This benefits the participants, the parks and the community as Calvert Stewards use and develop their skills to form an environmentally […]

Step into 2019 with a First Day Hike

New Year’s Tradition Returns Across Maryland The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to kick off the New Year with one of Maryland’s fastest-growing traditions – a First Day Hike. On January 1, 2019, the Maryland Park Service will offer more than three dozen hikes on more than 30 state lands and parks, as […]

BPW Awards $3.8 Million for Baltimore City Parks

Five Projects to Improve Accessibility, Connectivity and Usability The Board of Public Works (BPW)today unanimously approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources item that allocates $3,875,000 to Baltimore City for the construction, development and enhancement of five recreation projects. Funding will be provided through Program Open Space Local as well as Baltimore City Direct grants […]

BPW Approves Expansion of Two State Parks

Acres Added to Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and New Germany State Park The Board of Public Works (BPW) today approved two Maryland Department of Natural Resources items that seek to expand two existing state parks, one in Southern Maryland and the other in Western Maryland. Program Open Space funds will go toward the purchase […]

Maryland Continues Commitment to ‘Every Kid in a Park’

Fourth Year of Providing Fourth-Graders with Free Park Admission The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is once again partnering with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Every Kid in a Park program to provide fourth-grade children and their families free admission to national public lands and state parks. This marks the fourth year the Maryland […]

Maryland State Parks Offer View of Perseid Meteor Shower

Stargazing Events Light up August Weekends Several Maryland state parks will offer opportunities to observe the Perseid meteor shower and other celestial vistas in August. Commonly referred to as “the Perseids,” this spectacular display of meteors is one of the most popular astronomical events of the year. At peak Aug. 11-13, between 60 and 70 […]