A brand new playground! 🛝 Yesterday we gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reimagined Fallstaff Elementary Middle School playground. The Fallstaff students and community now have a new safe space where they can gather and play. 👏
In honor of
#BlackHistoryMonth
, we've searched our archives to share the story of
#Baltimore
’s African American communities and how they shaped BCRP.
Learn the history of activism and civil rights that lead to lasting change at the Druid Hill Park tennis courts.
#historyinfocus
BCRP and
@MayorPugh50
are excited to reopen the rink at Shake & Bake Family Fun Center on Friday, March 23. Join us for the kickoff event of a weekend long celebration. Free skate available all weekend! Doors close at capacity. More info: .
#TheBakeisBack
Big changes are happening in
#CherryHill
, as construction continues on the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center!
Since breaking ground in September, you can really see the center and athletic fields taking shape.
Today, 4/5, select rec centers and facilities are now open! We have a lot of different ways you can enjoy time at your rec.
📚Book Clubs
🍎Health & Wellness Classes
🎧DJ Program
🏀Open Gyms and more!
Visit to register today!
AFRAM Restaurant Week is back with the good eats June 13-19 🍗🥘🍰 Stop by one of our participating restaurants for tasty options curated just for AFRAM by
@ArlisAppetite
. Make sure you’re following
@CharmCityTable
as she gives an in-person sneak peek!
#BCRPAlerts
Tomorrow the following recreation centers will open at 8am to receive students:
Herring Run
Carroll F. Cook
Dewees
Coldstream
Parkview
Roosevelt
CC Jackson
Lillian S. Jones
Robert C. Marshall
Morrell Park
Farring Bay Brook
Mt. Royal
Medfield
Northwood
Happy Retirement, Bob Wall! Bob has been with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks for over 40 years, and this month we celebrate his retirement as our Deputy Director of Recreation. Bob started with BCRP as a volunteer at Bocek Rec Center when he was only a teen.
It is in the best interest of our residents and staff to suspend all recreation programs, rentals, permitted events and recreation facility services effective Monday, March 16 through March 27.
A $1 million investment was made by the Family League of Baltimore into the Baltimore City Recreation and Park Department to help expand youth programs city-wide.
Cahill Fitness and Wellness Center officially opens tomorrow, Saturday 4/10!
Reserve your time at the fitness center or gym at . Registration is required.
Virtual learning with a little extra! We’ve partnered with
@BaltCitySchools
to provide +1000 K-5 students with learning assistance and dynamic programming at 15 schools and rec centers citywide.
See all locations and learn more at .
🌳Help grow
#Baltimore
's tree canopy! On October 14,
@TreeBaltimore
will be hosting a Curbside Tree Giveaway. Trees can be ordered online for contact-less pickup.
The online store will open very soon. For more info, go to .
We’re excited to welcome you back to our spaces:
🛹Skateparks are open!
🏊♀️ Modified Pool Opening July 13 & 20
🏀Basketball Courts and Playgrounds Open July 13
🌳Permits will return starting July 6
Head to to see our full
#reopening
plan.
The look we give when people ask if we actually kayak in the harbor. Yup, we sure do. And you can too! Join us for an Inner Harbor Kayak tour Sundays at 9am now through Oct. 31. This activity is good for ages 13+.
📽️Movies in the park are back! This Fall, we are bringing a Drive-in Movie Series to
#Baltimore
's parks! We're kicking off the series on 10/17, with a showing of
#BlackPanther
at Carroll Park.
🎟️Tickets are $10 each, grab yours at .
Rise and shine! ☀️ It looks like clear skies with warm weather for the rest of the week. 👏 It's the perfect time to get outdoors and visit your local park!
🚀Maker Mondays return 1/11! Are you up for the challenge? Students can draw, code or build their perfect solution for weekly creative challenges.
🔬This is a
#free
program, but space is limited. Learn more at .
#BCRPMakers
The submissions are in! We are excited to show off all the amazing designs and stories from
#Baltimore
residents. The
#MLKDay
Shoebox Parade will air on 1/18 at 12PM on our Facebook page at .
#BmoreShoeboxParade
Today,
#COVID19
vaccines are available at Rita Church Rec, 2101 Saint Lo Dr. 21213. Walk-up anytime between 10AM-2PM or call 443-826-7455 to schedule an appointment.
Huge thank you to our healthcare partners
@BMore_Healthy
and
@HopkinsMedicine
.
Meet Marigold, Kalia, and Anijah, governing members of Baltimore Rec and Parks' first-ever Youth Council. They're hosting a
#Selfcare
event for teens (13-17) on 9/18 at 6pm at Carroll F. Cook rec. Enjoy
#free
music, food, yoga, and meditation:
#BlackHistoryMonth
On June 23, 1951, a new policy was created that allowed for interracial play at designated tennis courts within Druid Hill Park. Four years later, in 1955, the tennis courts and all park facilities were fully integrated.
#historyinfocus
💬 We’re Hiring! Monday, 5/24, join BCRP for a virtual hiring event. We are hiring seasonal positions for our summer camps! Apply online, choose an interview time slot and you’re done.
Get started at .
New openings this month!
🏊🏿Outdoor Pools Open May 29
☀️Select Permits Open on May 18
⛹🏿♀️Additional Rec Centers Are Now Open
Head to to see our complete Phase 2
#reopening
plan.
🏊🏿 We’re Hiring Lifeguards for the 2021 Swim Season! Serve your community at one of our pools located throughout
#Baltimore
. Applicants ages 15+ are welcome to apply. Learn more at and
Hey
#Baltimore
, going a little stir crazy? Visit the Virtual Rec, an online resource with over 100 FREE activities for families, teens, active adults and so much more!
Discover new ways to connect at
#stayathome
#stayconnected
It is in the best interest of our residents and staff to suspend all recreation programs, rentals, permitted events and recreation facility services effective Monday, March 16 through March 27.
Even the animals were curious about what’s new at the
@marylandzoo
! BCRP’s Forestry Team installed a log climbing structure — made of lumber from Camp Small’s wood waste collection yard — for the goats to enjoy! ♻️ 🪵 🪵
#goat
#wood
#recycle
Let’s stay cool! 🌊 Due to the heat wave, Druid Hill and Riverside Park pools will remain open until Sunday (9/10).
☝️ Tuesday - Friday hours are 3PM-8PM ONLY. Saturday and Sunday hours are 11AM-3PM and 4PM-8PM.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Despite the 1948 protest's publicity and the organizers' arrest, segregation policy's in Baltimore's parks did not begin to change until 1951. That year, the Baltimore Tennis Club was permitted to use the white-only courts in
#DruidHillPark
. 1/2
💚Green spaces are more important now than ever. One of Baltimore's neighborhood gems is
#EutawPlace
.
🌻This summer, the community has been cultivating colorful floral arrangements in the park's decorative urns. Thank you for keeping Eutaw Place beautiful for everyone to enjoy!
We’re at the Hilton Rec Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway with our
@LEVEL82org
partners
@TorreySmithWR
and Chanel Smith!
Stop by 2950 Phelps Ln. to grab a hot meal before they are gone!
Clearly, this ain't it. 😕 Update: We've checked the trail and thankfully, no damage was sustained. This time! We are currently working on other ways to make it even more obvious that cars are not welcome here. ☝️
Safe travels wishes to the young football players from our Edgewood/Lyndhurst, Duwees, and Lakeland rec centers! Immediately after
#Thanksgiving
dinner they boarded a bus to Macon, GA to compete in a regional football tournament.
Join us for FREE bike rides around Druid Hill Park, Carrol Park, and Lake Montebello on Thursdays! 🚴♂️ Don’t know how to ride? We can help teach you! 👏 Registration is required and bikes will be provided with a government issued ID.
👉
This Wed, 4/29, is
#STEM
Kit giveaway day! Stop by any rec center meal site to pick up FREE maker kits for young innovators. These kits are all ages and packed with fun. Find a site closest to you at .
🌊 Splash into summer for the start to our pool season! Join
#recnparks
and
@mayorbcyoung
this Sat, 6/22 for our Big Splash kickoff at O'Donnell Heights Pool from 11AM-3PM. This
#FREE
event offers pool-side entertainment, fun and food. Learn more at
💥We’re back! AFRAM is officially returning this summer as a hybrid in-person and virtual festival. We’re bringing your favorite performers right to your home, August 21 & 22.
📣Vendor info, performance lineups and more event details are coming soon; stay tuned!
We’re excited to welcome you back to our spaces!
⭐️Rec Centers Reopen April 5
✏️Registration for Rec Programming Opens April 2
🏊🏿♀️Middle Branch Aquatics Center Opens April 5
⚾️Youth Athletics Returns April 5
Head to to see our full
#reopening
plan.
We’re excited to welcome you back to our spaces! Program registration for our Phase 1 opening starts today, 4/2. Select rec centers and facilities will reopen for programming starting Monday, 4/5.
Visit to register today!
🍿Need weekend plans? Tomorrow,
#BlackPanther
is coming to Carroll Park at 7PM, as we kick off our drive-in movie series!
🎟️Tickets are $10 per vehicle or social circle. Grab yours at !
.
@Baltimore_AFRAM
is kicking off this Sunday with a jam-packed week of events. Take a look, visit for more details and then meet us there! Hurry, you don't want to miss this! 💨💨
🗨️ We’re Hiring! This Saturday, 4/17, join BCRP for a virtual hiring event. We are hiring seasonal and part-time positions for our summer camps and Shake & Bake Family Fun Center!
Apply, choose an interview time slot and you’re done! Learn more at .
🚀 New STEM programs are coming this March for K-12 students! Work on STEM kits from home, design a unique micro museum, join
@microsoft
for a virtual live stream and learn about new technology!
✏️ Visit to learn more!
#bcrpmakers
Big next step for the
#JonesFallsTrail
Bridge over Northern Parkway, the bridge was moved into place this weekend. Construction will continue through October 2019 but it is exciting to see the progress of this project!
#ConnectingBmore
#ToNature
Today, we're at Reedbird Park in
#CherryHill
for the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center groundbreaking! Tune in at 1PM on
#Facebook
to watch the event live.
For more info visit .
Did you hear? Starting this fall, all 43 of our recreation centers will be open on Saturdays. Make an impact in your community and apply to work as a Recreation Leader! We are now accepting applications at !
💬 We’re Hiring! Monday, 5/24, join BCRP for a virtual hiring event. We are hiring seasonal positions for our summer camps! Apply online, choose an interview time slot and you’re done.
Get started at .
Tomorrow, 4/1! Ten rec center meal sites will be distributing fresh and
#free
produce boxes for families. Pick-up starts at 1PM, while supplies last!
This month, we have added Solo Gibbs Rec as a new produce box distribution site.
We revamped camp with Bmore Summer Fun. A
#FREE
outdoor program for youth ages five to 12. Hosted in greenspaces citywide. Kids can get excited for games, nature exploration, STEM activations and more. This program runs from July 6-August 14.
Over 2,000 of Baltimore's youth came out to get equipped with the tools and resources at
@MayorBMScott
Back to School event! 📚🖍️ It was so exciting to see young students preparing for their next year of learning. 👏
It’s a pool party summer! 😎🌊 We had an amazing time at the Druid Hill Park Pool teen party with
@bmorechildren
. 🔥 Teens, there are only two more parties left this summer so don’t miss out on the fun!
Click the link below to register for free. ☝️
#BCRPAlerts
(9/3): Due to the mini heat wave coming, Druid Hill and Riverside Park pools will remain open until Sunday (9/10). Tuesday - Friday hours will be 3PM-8PM ONLY. Saturday and Sunday hours will remain the same.
Today! Non-perishable
@mdfoodbank
food boxes for families will be available at the following nine rec centers from 12PM-6PM. These boxes are available while supplies last.
@mayorbcyoung
@bmorechildren
Help spread the word! Saturday, 4/25, seven of our rec center meal sites will be providing grocery boxes for families! Pickups start at 12PM, while supplies last.
All other rec center meal sites will be operating as usual. For more info, head to .
#Baltimore
we are excited to welcome you back! This is what opens today:
🌊Park Pools
🏀Basketball Courts
🌳Park Playgrounds
☀️And more!
Please continue to practice social distancing and wear a mask as you enjoy these outdoor spaces. See more at .
Thank you
@prezjackyoung
,
@CouncilmanETC
, Comptroller Pratt and Glenn “Shake & Bake” Doughty for joining Director Moore and
#recnparks
for our sneak peek of Shake & Bake bowling alley! 🎳