Parks & recreation in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about parks & recreation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,042 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered parks & recreation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most parks & recreation activity
- College Park, MD (132)
- University Park, MD (51)
- Takoma Park, MD (48)
- Easton, MD (39)
- Chesapeake Beach, MD (35)
- Annapolis, MD (35)
- Poolesville, MD (35)
- Baltimore, MD (32)
- Hyattsville, MD (30)
- Sykesville, MD (30)
- Bel Air, MD (29)
- Prince George's County, MD (29)
Latest matching meetings
Rockville Council to rezone 24 Martins Lane into Historic District, award $1.1M park contract
The Rockville Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a sectional map amendment to rezone 24 Martins Lane from R-60 to R-60 (HD), placing the property in the Historic District Zone. They will also consider a consent agenda that includes awarding a $1,116,847 contract for the David Scull Park…
Bel Air ECDC to discuss Derby Place tenancy, parking fund, FY27 priorities
The Economic and Community Development Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 10, 2026, at The Armory. The agenda includes administrative approval of June minutes, updates from town departments and partner organizations, and new business items on Derby Place tenancy, parking policy and fund…
Tree Committee to discuss Rockfield Park planting and townwide tree removals
The Bel Air Tree Committee will meet to review the 2026 Community Forestry Work Plan, discuss a potential partnership for a November 2026 tree-planting project at Rockfield Park, and hear a presentation on proposed townwide tree removals and upcoming planting projects. The meeting is a discussion session, with no…
Easton Council to weigh ADU zoning, data center moratorium
The Easton Town Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for accessory dwelling units and a proposed 12-month moratorium on data centers, along with related zoning standards. The council will also consider contracts, including a Tahoe purchase and permitting software, and several resolutions for grants and…
Committee reviews ordinances on HOA trash, road standards, parking permits
The Common Ownership Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review several ordinances affecting homeowners associations, including trash collection, minimum road standards, and a draft ordinance allowing HOAs to request residential parking permit zones by board vote. The committee will also adopt minutes from the…
Parks and Recreation Commission discusses local park and project updates
The Commission will receive updates on the Summer Concert Series, the Trolley Trail Flower Beds Project, and the Gold Star Memorial. Members will also discuss potential new projects for Orchard Hills and Mountain Gate Park.
Hyattsville committee reviews fall senior programs and aging services
The Age-Friendly Hyattsville Work Group, part of the Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee, is meeting to discuss upcoming Aging and Wellness Services programming, including the Golden Voices oral history project, Movie Mondays, and a fall art class series. They will also receive updates on the Community…
Commission to decide on Skate Jam date and plan movie nights
The Sykesville Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, hearing public comment, and receiving town updates. They will also decide on moving or canceling the Skate Jam event and plan upcoming movie nights featuring The Goonies and Scooby Doo.
Committee reviews Thrive Grant application and proposes Speaker Series dates
The Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve previous minutes and review a Thrive Grant application. The agenda includes proposed dates for nutrition, microplastics, and forest bathing events, as well as a follow-up on the Bike Rodeo. The meeting is open to the public…
Kent Narrows board to review wayfinding study, fall events, and O'Dental update
The Kent Narrows Development Foundation will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and financial updates, along with reports from county agencies. The board will discuss new business including an update on O'Dental, review a wayfinding program study, and plan fall/winter events…
BZA to hear two special exception requests for parking and yard setbacks
The Ocean City Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two special exception requests: one to waive two of four required off-street parking spaces for a dwelling reconstruction at 611 Penguin Drive, and another for a second-floor bump-out at 12506 Assawoman Drive that would maintain a 4.7-foot side yard…
Recreation board to discuss Camp Night and fall field allocations
The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board is holding a regular meeting. The main items are unfinished business on Camp Night and new business on Fall Field Allocations. The rest of the agenda consists of routine reports and a list of upcoming community events.
Council to vote on banning data centers in all zones
The Chesapeake Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance O-26-14 to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. The council will also introduce three new ordinances: one to implement state requirements for accessory dwelling units, one to ease tree management restrictions on private…
Water Park Committee reviews demolition and next steps
The Water Park Committee is meeting to discuss the progress of the water park project, including demolition updates, color selections, and next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with an open floor for questions and comments.
Commission to approve minutes, discuss Wills Park playground opening
The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular virtual meeting. The agenda includes approving minutes from prior meetings, hearing public comment, and discussing the Wills Park Playground opening under old business. No new business items are listed.
Council to consider ADU ordinance, budget amendment, term limits
The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will hold a combined meeting on August 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM. They will consider introducing Ordinance 10-2026 to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on lots with single-family homes, and Ordinance 11-2026, a Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment. Old business includes pending charter…
Committee to select chair, discuss tutoring and grant process
The Education Advisory Committee will approve May minutes, receive updates on the city tutoring program and book purchases for College Park Day, select a chairperson, and discuss the August 5 Council meeting on Education and Literacy plus the 2026-27 grant process.
Grants committee plans FY26 impact report for October council meeting
The Grants Review Committee is meeting to plan its FY 2026 impact report, which will cover 14 grantees including 6 FIRG Bridge grants and an Immigrant Services Award, and will be presented at a mid-October Council meeting. The committee will also discuss site visits to observe grantee programs and confirm future…
Commissioners to consider zoning parking changes and multiple contracts
The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners will hold a work session to review items for the upcoming town meeting, including a zoning ordinance amendment on parking requirements, a resolution to amend the Armory fee schedule with a veterans discount, and several contract renewals and addendums. The board will also…
Recreation Committee plans Porchfest lite and Sweaty Sweater Fun Run
The Mount Rainier Recreation Committee is meeting to plan two upcoming community events: Porchfest lite on Saturday, September 26, and the Sweaty Sweater Fun Run & 5K on December 12. The agenda includes opening actions and then focuses on these two events.
Council to review sludge hauling contract, liquor license, parking fee request
The Leonardtown Town Council is meeting to review routine reports and act on several administrative items. Key actions include renewing the Synagro sludge hauling contract, considering a letter of support for a liquor license, and reviewing a parking fee in lieu request. The council will also receive updates on the…
Leonardtown to pass through $300k grant for Miedinski Park splash pad
The Commissioners of Leonardtown are considering a budget amendment to accept and pass through a $300,000 Community Parks & Playground Grant from St. Mary's County Government for a splash pad at Miedinski Park. The amendment increases both the grant revenue and the payment to other agencies by $300,000, with no net…
Leonardtown seeks $300k state grant for Leonard Hall splash pad
The Commissioners of Leonardtown are applying for a $300,000 Community Parks and Playgrounds grant to build a splash pad and pump house at Miedinski Park. The total project cost is $565,000, with local funds covering the remaining $265,000. The splash pad would be free and open to the public, addressing a need for a…
Council to re-introduce ADU ordinance, consider term limits, budget amendment
The Mayor and City Council will re-introduce Ordinance 10-2026 to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on lots with single-family homes, and introduce Ordinance 11-2026 for a Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment. They will also review pending charter resolutions on term limits and removal from office, plus discuss new…
Walkersville Parks Commission to review park usage and facility updates
The Parks Commission will meet to review park usage requests and receive reports from the GVAA and DPW. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Manor House.
Work session reviews parks, heritage, and city code updates
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss six items, including the ENOUGH Community Parks Initiative, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, and updates on the Sister City program. The meeting also includes a review of Community Development Block Grant subrecipient agreements and proposed…
BZA to hear request for indoor recreational facility at 166 Airport Drive
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception request for the property at 166 Airport Drive Blvd., Unit 7. The applicant seeks to permit the use of private indoor recreational facilities in a Restricted Industrial Zone.
Planning Commission to review parking for change of use at 7564 Main Street
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and act on a parking evaluation regarding a change of use for the property at 7564 Main Street. The commission will review a staff report and business plan as part of this consideration.
Town Council to consider zoning changes for mobile food uses and Lowe's PUD
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 859 to regulate mobile food uses. The body will also consider legislation regarding land acceptance for a park access road and a zoning amendment for Lowe's Home Centers, LLC.
Council to review sludge hauling contract, liquor license, parking fee request
The Leonardtown Town Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss routine reports and several action items. Key items include renewing the Synagro sludge hauling contract, a liquor license letter of support for Fenwick Inn, and a parking fee in lieu request for Park Avenue Apartments. The agenda is…
Walkable Community Advisory Group tracks pedestrian safety and land use projects
The group is monitoring the status of several town initiatives, including pedestrian crossing studies and the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail expansion. The meeting record also notes ongoing efforts to secure the 200+ acre FIDS property.
Easton Park Advisory Board to meet July 28
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will hear items from the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Town Engineer.
Committee seeks public input on city-owned properties at 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue
The Committee for a Better Environment will approve June minutes, hear a report on city activities and budget, and discuss ongoing business. Key items include a public survey for ideas on two city-owned properties in Berwyn, tree labeling on the trolley trail, signage, garden events, the Climate Action Plan, and Bee…
Council to review petition to annex Bay Ridge Road for development
The City Council holds a special meeting with a public hearing to remove Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District No. 5. Action items include a preliminary review of a petition to annex Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions and Lidl), a report on short-term rentals, and a supplemental…
Finance Committee to consider updating FY2027 fees for parking, moorings, licenses
The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on R-29-26, which updates the Fiscal Year 2027 fee schedule for city-owned parking facilities, metered spaces, rental operating licenses, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses. The committee will also approve the minutes from the July 15, 2026 regular meeting.
Green Team plans storm water talk, erosion planting, and food forest project
The Chesapeake Beach Green Team is organizing upcoming environmental events, including a storm water practices talk, an erosion control planting, and a paddle/pathway event. They are also advancing a food forest project at 26th Street Pocket Park and discussing a postcard mailing about tree removal permits.
SPARC considers cancelling Princess Bride movie and Skate Jam event
The Sykesville Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss updates on the Children's Library, Natural Bulletin Board, Let Freedom Ring Parade, and Farmer's Market planning. New business includes potential cancellation of the Sykesville Cinema showing of The Princess Bride and a possible date change or cancellation of…
Committee to discuss speaker series events and approve June minutes
The Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee will vote on June meeting minutes and discuss upcoming speaker series events including a nutrition program, bike rodeo, microplastics, and neighborhood beautification. The meeting is open for public comment.
Helping Hands Committee finalizes caregiver respite proposal, reviews events
The Helping Hands Committee will vote on June meeting minutes and finalize the TAF Caregiver Respite Reimbursement Proposal. Members also plan to discuss standardizing the term 'Benefit' in all communications, receive a treasurer report, and review recent events like Meadow Day and a July 4th parade watch party. The…
Commission will consider ADU parking study waiver and draft zoning updates
The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a new ADU Parking Study and its waiver process. It will also review draft revisions to zoning sections 290-9, 290-10, and 290-11. Additionally, the commission will consider Chapter 4 of the Coastal Resilience Plan, including overlay zone mapping and sea‑level‑rise updates.