Recreation & Parks Headquarters
7120 Oakland Mills RD
Columbia, MD 21046
United States
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Fall Activity Guide
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County Residents: Online begins 8/7/24 (6pm) & in-person on 8/8/24 (8am).
Check your mailbox in July for your print copy.
Out-of-county Residents: Online begins 8/14/24 (6pm) & in-person on 8/15/24 (8am).
Winter Activity Guide
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County Residents: Online registration begins 12/4/24 (6pm) & in-person on 12/5/24 (8am).
Print copies mailed in late November to county households.
Out-of-county Residents: Online registration begins 12/11/24 (6pm) & in-person on 12/12/24 (8am).
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Mission
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To responsibly manage natural resources; provide excellent parks, facilities, and recreation opportunities for the community; and ensure the highest quality of life for current and future generations.
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Vision
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The Department of Recreation and Parks strives to deliver recreation and leisure opportunities that will improve the health and well-being of the community and to serve as model stewards of the environment by managing, protecting, and conserving our resources for a sustainable future.
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Core Values
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- Exceptional Customer Service
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Knowledgeable, Well-trained Staff
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Trend Setting
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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In collaboration with Countywide efforts, the Department of Recreation and Parks pledges to use an equity-centered lens across all operations to infuse concepts of equity, diversity and inclusion as we create and advance opportunities for all.
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CAPRA Accreditation
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Howard County Recreation & Parks is recognized through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Department met 154 standards encompassing all operations contained in leisure services. These professional standards serve as an aid for improving performance and maintaining quality. They provide park and recreation agencies with an ability to evaluate their operation, while achieving and maintaining a level of efficiency and effectiveness. There are less than 200 accredited agencies in the United States.
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Public Hearings
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Upcoming public hearings are posted on the following Park Advisory Board webpage.
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Public Gardens Focus Group
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The Public Gardens Focus Group was established by Executive Order in April 2024.
The group will be in charge with making recommendations and considering design features, sites elements, and gathering spaces.
Meetings are open to the public. Please note that there will not be public comments, yet all are welcome to observe.
List of meetings (Click Here).
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