Howard County Recreation & Parks

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Access to the pathway from South Carlinda Avenue to points downstream remains open during maintenance.

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A section of the Patuxent Branch Trail near Lake Elkhorn will be closed for maintenance until further notice beginning Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The 0.4-mile pathway section closure extends between Bridge #10 near 9801 Broken Land Parkway and Bridge #13 near South Carlinda Avenue.

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Join us on June 18 as we visit Ladew Topiary Gardens — one of the top-five named gardens in North America! Its 22 acres feature a lovely nature walk with 100+ larger-than-life topiary forms. This is a delight to see if you have never been! Sign up today! https://t.co/xbbZxJe7kQ

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The basketball courts at Western Regional and Schooley Mill parks will be unavailable from May 26 to June 26 due to construction (resurfacing).
Looking for someplace to play? Learn more about all of our parks at https://t.co/ot1khaIyHp

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Meet friends/family or come on your own to enjoy fishing Centennial Lake in the evening! Geared to new to intermediate anglers 5 and older (including adults). Advance registration required. Anglers who are under 16 years must be accompanied by a participating, registered adult.

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New to fishing? Register for one or more of our Friday Night fishing clinics! Fishing gear, bait and instruction are provided! Clinics run the 2nd and 4th Friday - through Oct.
For more information and to register: https://t.co/RAlYGv3Xep See less

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Please note: The pool at the Roger Carter Community Center is closed until further notice due to glass being found in the pool area. Call the drop-in line at 410-313-2764, option 3 for updates.

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Update 10AM on May 14: At this time, the pool at North Laurel Community Center remains closed. Please call the status line at 410-313-4452 (option 5) before your visit. Thank you for your patience.

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🚨SCHOOL'S OUT: Parents, don't forget that right after Memorial Day is another School's Out Day on WEDNESDAY, May 27! Join us for a day full of fun activities such as Circus, Archery, Fishing, Drama, Chess, Science and Art! Don't wait, sign up today at https://t.co/9xG8XJsLVB

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To learn more abt the plan & how to share your input, visit https://t.co/wgEF16Nsmb.

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.@HoCoGovExec, @HoCoRec, & the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board are seeking #HoCoMD input as @HoCoGov prepares its 2027 Land Preservation, Parks, & Recreation Plan. Produced every 5 yrs, this comprehensive plan guides Rec & Parks on key issues, trends, & plans for managing & enhancing its preserved public lands, facilities, & programs. To learn more abt the plan & how to share your input, visit https://t.co/RFNj2KJ1Dr.

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Check your email regularly
Add [email protected] to safe sender list
Look out for app notifications (HoCo Active), w/ text alerts coming soon
If you miss your invitation, you’ll be removed from the waitlist. You can rejoin the waitlist as a new enrollee. (2/2)

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Our registration waiting list is NOW fully automated!

When a spot opens, you’ll get an email invite with a link to enroll or remove yourself (or your child) from the list. Respond by the deadline—if you miss it, you’ll be removed and the next person will be invited. (1/2)

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to ongoing repairs, Roger Carter Community Center will remain closed TODAY, Friday, May 1. The center is expected to open for normal hours tomorrow, May 2, at 7am. (This is an update from an early delayed opening announcement.)

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Unfortunately, there are no more vendor tables available. Questions? Call the community center at 410-313-0390.

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THIS WEEKEND! Come enjoy a day of shopping for bargains (free admission) at the North Laurel Community Center's Spring Community Yard Sale from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 2. Dozens of tables will be set up throughout the parking lot with lots of great finds for you!

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These energetic, upbeat, and rhythmic dances will challenge you at every level, from simple steps to more high-energy movements. Uncover the stories, culture, and spirit behind each dance.
No experience needed, just a willingness to have fun and try something new!

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Ready to move, sweat, and experience something new? Join our Igbo Dance Workshop for adults from 2-3pm on May 2 and explore the vibrant traditions of southeastern Nigeria!

Grab a friend and sign up today! https://t.co/DyB6LhvyH9

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Bird collisions with buildings represent a significant conservation issue. More than one billion birds die annually in the United States from collisions with glass. Since the glass was first treated at Robinson, the center has seen an approximately 80% decrease in fatal strikes.

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We recently completed a project to install bird protection film on the windows at Rec and Parks HQ that is designed to reduce the chances of fatal bird strikes. The project mimics one recently completed at Robinson Nature Center, where 4,000 sq/ft of windows were treated.

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Roger Carter Community Center will have a delayed opening on Friday, April 17 due to repairs. We are scheduled to reopen by 10am on April 17. Please call the status line for updates: 410-313-2764 (option 3)