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Our diverse offerings of services, programs and facilities are the result of citizen and community input combined with the delivery of leisure services by a team of professional staff.

Our mission is to promote opportunities for all residents to pursue safe and enjoyable leisure activities in balance with the protection and conservation of natural resources. We utilize a very strong teamwork concept to involve the community in concert with our staff to identify and meet the needs of our citizens.

I invite you to become an active partner with us as we strive to improve the quality of life for all Howard Countians through the pursuit of quality leisure services. Please call (410-313-4700), fax (410-313-4660), write (7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, Maryland 21046-1677) or email us (see link above) for information or assistance. And remember to Get Up! Get Out! and Get Active!

We are here to serve you!
Gary J. Arthur, Director



If you would like to share your thoughts about our parks or park facilities, please visit the following link and take the short survey you will find there. Your suggestions and comments are important to us and will help us better serve you. THANK YOU!
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What's New

  • Sunset Serenades Concert Series June 17-August 19

  • Traveling Bands Concert Series June 19-August 21

  • 4th of July Festival Details

  • 2009-10 Off-Leash Area Permit

  • Guided Nature Walks July 14-August 25

  • 2009 "Sunset" Pavilion Rentals

  • 2010 Pavilion Rental Rates Effective 7/1/09

  • Shakespeare plays at PFI through July 19

  • Inclement Weather

  • Houses for Rent

  • Amusement Park Tickets

  • Updated Program Location Map

  • Blandair Regional Park

  • North Laurel Community Center and Park

  • Robinson Nature Center

      Scholarship Fund

      Report a Park Violation.

      Questions or comments about this site? Contact Christine Ramsburg.

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