Department News
Splash Into Summer: Baltimore City Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend
New updates and safety reminders for the 2026 outdoor pool season
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks and Mayor Scott Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Parkview Recreation Center
Parkview is the second of six new or renovated recreation centers slated to open in 2026
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks Recognized Nationally as Finalist in the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management
Honor celebrates transformation and commitment to modern and accessible recreation and parks facilities and services across the city.
Newly Renovated Chick Webb Recreation Center Opens Its Doors to the East Baltimore Community
Baltimore officials gathered to officially reopen the newly renovated Chick Webb Recreation Center, celebrating a major investment in the future of East Baltimore residents.
Mayor Scott, Recreation & Parks, and Federal, State and City Officials Celebrated the Opening of the Final ARPA-Funded Playground
The DeWees Park Playground Marks the 26th Playground to Open Under the City’s Rec Rollout Initiative since 2022
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks and Enoch Pratt Free Library Celebrate Grand Opening of New Pratt Anywhere Lab at Rita Church Community Center
New community tech space expands access to devices, internet, and digital literacy classes in Northeast Baltimore
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks to Launch First Deer Management Program
The program will address the City’s declining forested parkland and impact of deer overpopulation on communities
Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Recreation & Parks, and Federal, State and City Officials Break Ground on the Congressman Elijah Cummings Recreation Center in Southwest Baltimore
This project is part of the City’s Rec Roll Out, which prioritizes youth access to safe, accessible, and state-of-the-art recreational facilities made possible by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Mayor Scott, City Officials, Rec & Parks Announce Construction Plans for a Brand-New, ARPA-Funded Greater Model Aquatic Center
Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), and City officials announced plans for a world-class swimming facility in West Baltimore at a groundbreaking ceremony earlier today.
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May 07, 2026
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks and Mayor Scott Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Parkview Recreation Center
May 22, 2026
Splash Into Summer: Baltimore City Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend
May 20, 2025
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks to Launch First Deer Management Program
June 18, 2025