Playing fields, courts, a wildlife preserve and a picnic area highlight this City of Rockville park. Dogwood Park includes three lighted baseball/football fields, batting cages, lighted basketball and tennis courts, a sand volley court, a gazebo and picnic area with two grills and a forest preserve/urban wildlife sanctuary.
At 33,000-square feet, White Oak Community Recreation Center is the largest recreation facility in the county.
Among the building's features are a basketball court, a fitness center, a climbing wall, special rooms for art and culinary classes and a banquet hall.
The center also features programming for people over 55. Available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until January 2013, when it will open for an extra day on Friday, the senior program creates fitness, wellness and social opportunities.
The center opened with limited hours on May 14 and a dedication ceremony was held June 23, 2012.
Montrose Park and Community Center has a community center building with a kitchen. Its athletic fields consist of 1 baseball field, 1 soccer field, 3 lighted basketball courts, 2 lighted tennis courts and a sand volleyball court. It also has several grills and a tetherball pole.
Schrom Hills Lake Park, located on Hanover Parkway, offers wide open areas and award-winning trees. The park has numerous facilities, including athletic fields, a playground area and a covered picnic pavilion. There is a soccer field and exercise stations on walking paths. The community building has a capacity of 20 and can be reserved for meetings or events. The picnic pavilion can be reserved as well by Greenbelt residents and businesses.
Half a mile from the College Plaza Shopping Center, College Gardens Park has a baseball, football, and softball field, as well as three basketball courts. It also has a fishing pond, two grills, a playground and a gazebo.
Open year-round from sunrise to sunset, Crofton Park is perfect for high-energy activities or a laid-back day in the park. Take advantage of exercise courses, five baseball fields, a multi-purpose field, and several playgrounds for kids, or just chill out on a bench overlooking the scenic pond. Plus, the park's picnic areas, amphitheater and pavilion can all be reserved.
Annie’s Playground is a beautifully designed playground and park area located on Smith Lane in Fallston.
The park has many features for the community and was created in memory of – and dedicated to – children who have died tragically and left the world before their time.
The playground has many unique features including a treehouse, amphitheater/outdoor classroom, puppet theatre, dragon and elephant slides, baseball area and Memorial Garden. The area also has walking trails, sports areas and numerous picnic tables.
The garden is filled with beautiful features and also provides patrons a chance to purchase the memorial bricks that make up the garden area.
The pavilion can be reserved for events from March 1st to October 31st. All other activities are on a first-come first-served basis.
Patrons can donate to the playground; check the main website for details.
Solley Park, which sits next to the Orchard Beach Volunteer Fire Department, is a smaller park that features baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a playground and a pavillion. Guests can reserve the pavillion to host events.
Sangamore Park is a shaded park, tucked away off of Sangamore Road. The park features tennis courts, a baseball field and a large multi-sport field.
The Havre de Grace Parks & Recreation Committee operates out of the Havre de Grace Activity Center, located behind the Havre de Grace Middle School. The Recreation Committee manages the parks, fields and various activities that take place in town. The Committee's Recreation Specialist is Karen Green. The Activity Center also houses the Boys & Girls Club and hosts various events throughout the year, including the Decoy Festival.
Double Rock Park occupies 102 acres of land adjoining the Parkville and Overlea communities. The park features a playground, pavilions, several athletic fields, a rocky streambed for hiking and a number of walking and biking trails through the forest. The park is usually fairly busy on the weekends, between sporting events and private parties. For more information about park regulations, call the number listed during regular business hours.
Foxhill Park sits on 45-acres of land just off of Collington Road next to Benjamin Tasker Middle School. Less than half a mile from Route 50, the park boasts a variety of facilities for many different activities.
Tennis and basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, playgrounds, a football/soccer field and trails can be found here. The park is also home to Woodward Pond.
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