All county parks are open during regular hours, sunrise to sunset. Trails remain open and are an excellent way to get fresh air and exercise.

Park visitors are reminded to follow directions from both state and federal governments to maintain effective social distancing of at least 6 feet (6') or more at all times.

Carroll County Recreation & Parks’ Administrative Office in the Robert Moton Center is open by appointment only effective June 12, 2020. Those needing to interact with department staff should email ccrec@carrollcountymd.gov or call 410-386-2103.

Looking ahead...

In accordance with the State of Maryland’s Road to Recovery, effective 5pm on June 5, 2020, Governor Hogan has moved Maryland into Stage 2 AND previously replaced the Stay-at-Home order with a voluntary Safer-at-Home order.

Please check back and follow us on Facebook to learn about more updates as they are announced.

Recreation & Parks has reopened the following...

• Piney Run Nature Center - open Friday-Sunday only
• Bear Branch Nature Center - open Friday-Sunday only
• Recreational Fishing & Boating - open 
• Bennett Cerf Dog Park & South Carroll Dog Park - open; special rules of usage:
  
  • All members inside the dog park should practice social distancing, staying at least 6’ away from other users and should not visit if they are sick or were recently exposed to COVID-19, consistent with CDC guidelines.
  • People outside the fenced area waiting to use the dog park should practice good social distancing, staying at least 6’ away from others.
  • Signage will be placed at both parks providing details of the revised rules.
• Hap Baker Firearms Facility - open; special rules of usage:
  • All users will be required to bring and wear masks in addition to the normal ear & eye protection and must practice social distancing during their usage.
• Playgrounds - open
• Piney Run Boat House - open 7 days a week until Labor Day
• Pavilion Rentals - open
  • Pavilions may be reserved by contacting the Department at 410-386-2103 or ccrec@carrollcountymd.gov. To reserve pavilions at Piney Run Park, please contact the park directly at 410-795-5165 or pineyrunpark@carrollcountymd.gov.
• All department and recreation council youth sports gatherings and events may resume sporting and other customary operations as of 5pm on June 12, 2020 for outdoor activities and 5pm on June 19, 2020 for indoor activities. Parents and family may spectate at youth sports gatherings with appropriate social distancing.
• All department and recreation council adult amateur and recreational sports and events may resume sporting and other customary operations but may not open to spectators or the general public as of 5pm on June 12, 2020 for outdoor activities, and 5pm on June 19, 2020 for indoor activities.
  

Recreation & Parks facilities closed until further notice...

• Cabin Rentals at Hashawha 
• Carroll County Senior & Community Centers

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