Volunteer Recreation Councils
All interested individuals are both welcome and encouraged to attend recreation council meetings. In addition, it is recommended that local organizations send representatives to these meetings so that Council members may learn of your activities. Individuals requiring an interpreter should communicate with the Carroll County Department Recreation and Parks, 410-386-2103, at least seven days prior to the meeting.
Recreation councils are volunteer organizations. Please call to confirm meetings.
Good Sportsmanship Code of Conduct
Participant Accident - Injury Form
CCPS Inclement Weather Regarding Use of Facilities
Donate to the Friends of Recreation & Parks
Carroll County Arts Council - Web Site
President: Thomas Sterner
Executive Director: Lynne Griffith, 410-848-7272
Charles Carroll Recreation Council
President: Kathy Lowe
Carroll County Sports Complex Manager: Becky Kishter, 410-386-2098
The Council meets regularly. Please email Becky at bkishter@carrollcountymd.gov for more information.
Carroll County Equestrian Council - Web Site
President: Darlene Welsh
Recreation Coordinator: Jamie Noel, 410-386-2103, or jnoel@carrollcountymd.gov
The Council meets monthly at 7:30 pm in the County Office Building, 225 N. Center Street, Westminster, MD Rooms 003-004 on the first Tuesday.
Central Carroll Recreation Council - Web Site
President: Robert Freter
Community Coordinator: Steve Krouse, steven_krouse@hotmail.com
The Council meets monthly at 7:00 p.m. at Mechanicsville Elementary School on the second Tuesday.
Freedom Area Recreation Council - Web Site
President: Ken Whalen
Recreation Coordinator: Jamie Noel, 410-386-2103, or jnoel@carrollcountymd.gov
The Council meets monthly at 7 p.m. in the South Carroll Senior and Community Center on the third Thursday
Friends of Hashawha & Bear Branch
Chairperson: Michelle Scott, friendsofhbb@gmail.com
Contact: Jenna Mele, 410-386-3580
The Friends group meets the first Thursday of each month at 7pm at Bear Branch Nature Center.
North Carroll Recreation Council - Web Site
President: Andy Kiler
Community Coordinator: Maria Arista, martistancrc18@gmail.com
The Council meets monthly at 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday at North Carroll Senior & Community Center
Piney Run Recreation and Conservation Council - Facebook
President: Colleen Winters
Contact Person: Max Bukowitz, 410-795-6043 or Renee Schoff, PineyRunParkCouncilTreasurer@gmail.com
Council meetings are held monthly at 6:30pm on the third Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at the Piney Run Nature Center. Please call 410-795-6043 to confirm the meeting date, time, and location.
West Carroll Recreation Council
President: Stephanie Clavell
Community Coordinator: Penny Rockwood, prockwood1@verizon.net
The Council meets monthly at 7 pm on the 2nd Monday
Westminster Area Recreation Council - Web Site
President: John Neubert
Community Coordinator: Laine Janoski, lainerosewag.warc@gmail.com
The Council meets at 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November; along with mandated seasonal meetings for programs that are about to begin their annual cycle of activity at Winters Mill High School.
Winfield Recreation Council
President: Buddy Brown
Community Coordinator: Sue Podobnik, rp.coord.sue@gmail.com
The Council meets monthly at 7 p.m. at South Carroll High School Media Center on the fourth Monday
Woodbine Recreation Council - Web Site
President: Ken Stockdale
Community Coordinator: VACANT, 410-386-2103
The Council meets on a quarterly basis. Contact ccrec@carrollcountymd.gov for meeting dates and location.