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  • 2008 Summer Camp Who to Call
  • Recreational Licensed Child Care
  • Arts, Crafts, Dance & General Activities
  • Fitness, Sports, Nature & Adventure Programs
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    Web Content Manager: Christine Ramsburg

    General Information

    Call: 410-313-4700, Mon.-Fri., 8:00-5:00

  • TTY, 410-313-4665 (for the hearing impaired only)
  • FAX, 410-313-4660

    Registration

  • Telephone: 410-313-PARK, Mon.-Fri., 8:00-4:30
  • Fax: 410-313-4660
  • Mailing Address: 7120 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia MD 21046
  • Internet Registration
  • Registration Coordinator: Jean Jaecksch 410-313-7275.

    Administration

    Gary J. Arthur, Director 410-313-4640

  • Administrative Assitant: Doris Bedsaul 410-313-4640

    Laura Wetherald, Chief, Bureau of Recreation & Administrative Services 410-313-4640

    John Byrd, Chief, Bureau of Parks & Program Services 410-313-4640

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    Capital Projects and Park Planning

    Raul Delerme, Division Chief 410-313-4685

    Recreation Services - Arts, Cooking, Dance, General Activites

    Phil Bryan, Manager 410-313-1668

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    Heritage Conservation

    Mike Logan, Supervisor 410-313-4627


    Inclement Weather/Program Status Information

      Ball-field conditions: Call Mon.-Fri. after 4 pm, Sat. & Sun. after 7 am for recorded message:
    • School Fields 410-313-6827
    • Alpha Ridge Park, Western Regional Park 410-313-4372
    • Cedar Lane Park 410-313-4453
    • Centennial Park 410-313-4454
    • Cypressmede Park, Hollifield Park, Howard County Center for the Arts 410-313-4457
    • Dickinson, Hammond, Hawthorne, Huntington and Martin Road parks 410-313-4459
    • Rockburn Branch, Waterloo and Worthington (Off-Leash Area)parks 410-313-4455
    • Savage Park, Guilford Park, East Columbia Library 410-313-4456
    • Schooley Mill Park 410-313-4458

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    Natural Resource & Open Space

    Mark Raab, Manager 410-313-4730

    • Administrative Assistant: Sharon Roberts 410-313-1679
    • Deer Management: Phil Norman 410-313-1675
    • Horticulture: Tim Overstreet 410-313-4732
    • Middle Patuxent Environmental Area: Cheryl Farfaras 410-313-4726
    • Mowing: Joann Frush 410-313-4733
    • Natural Resource Management: Wildlife Management and Trail Development: Brenda Belensky 410-313-4724
      • Volunteer Programs: FrogWatch USA, Bluebird Program, Stream Team, Checkerspot Butterfly: Sue Muller 410-313-4697
    • Natural Resources Operations: Conservation and Natural Resource Management, Park Rangers, GIS: Dan McNamara 410-313-4725

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    Park Operations

    Jennifer DeArmey, Manager 410-313-4647

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    Park Renovations and Building Maintenance

    Bob Linz, Manager 410-313-4709


    Recreational Licensed Childcare

    Barbara Moore, Supervisor 410-313-4723

    • Joynel Young 410-313-4717
      • Elementary Childcare
        • Bellows Spring Elementary
        • Elkridge Elementary
      • New Student Union
        • Bonnie Branch Middle
        • Clarksville Middle
        • Elkridge Landing Middle
        • Ellicott Mills Middle
        • Folly Quarter Middle
        • Glenwood Middle
        • Lime Kiln Middle
        • Mount View Middle
        • Patapsco Middle
        • Patuxent Valley Middle
      • Therapeutic Recreation Extended Care
        • Cedar Lane Park
        • Cedar Lane School

    • Stephanie Wise 410-313-4712
      • Early Learning Centers
        • Bushy Park Elementary
        • Elkridge Elementary
        • Fulton Elementary
        • Gorman Crossing Elementary
        • Kiwanis-Wallas
        • Roger Carter Rec Ctr
        • Triadelphia Ridge
        • Veteran's Elementary
      • Elementary Childcare
        • Gorman Crossing Elementary
        • Pointers Run Elementary

    • Claudia Charity 410-313-4636
      • Elementary Childcare
        • Fulton Elementary
        • Hollifield Station Elementary
        • Ilchester Elementary
        • Manor Woods Elementary
        • St. John's Lane Elementary
        • West Friendship Elementary

    • Glen Turner 410-313-4713
      • Elementary Childcare
        • Dayton Oaks Elementary
        • Deep Run Elementary
        • Forest Ridge Elementary
        • Lisbon Elementary
        • Triadelphia Ridge Elementary
        • Waverly Elementary

    • Brian Murphy 410-313-4797
      • Elementary Childcare
        • Bushy Park Elementary
        • Rockburn Elementary

    • Keith Pettit 410-313-4633
      • Elementary Childcare
        • Bollman Bridge Elementary
        • Lauren Woods Elementary

    • Julia Martin 410-313-1687
      • Homework Clubs
        • Roger Carter Rec Ctr
        • Hill Top
      • Elementary Childcare
        • Veterans Elementary (fall 07)

    • Registration and Space availability
      Ying Li, 410-313-4694, Sandra Davis, 410-313-4655, Ilajean Reams,410-313-1672, Susan Bennett, 410-313-1672, Anoo Joshi, 410-313-1698 or Lisa Morgan, 410-313-4659 Top

      Sports and Adventure Services Division (Fitness, Martial Arts, Nature & Outdoor and Sports programs and classes)

      Al Harden, Manager 410-313-4652

      • Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Barone 410-313-4711
      • Maryland Basic Boating, Campfires, Nature Programs: (vacant) 410-313-4716
        • Bike Trips, Camping in the Park, Canoe and Kayak Programs, Rock Climbing, Teen Trips, Trail Hikes: Julija Sajauskas 410-313-4719
        • Howard County Tee Ball, In-Line Hockey, Youth Soccer and Soccer Clinic Leagues, Adult Recreational Sports: Susan Markovitz 410-313-4674
        • Concession Operations: Dana Young 410-313-7271
      • Lacrosse Leagues: Michael Milani 410-313-4706
        • NFL Flag Football, Youth Rugby, Softball Clinics, Terps Football & Cheerleading, Steelers Football & Cheerleading: Sandra Lambert 410-313-1697
        • Elkridge Football (Hurricanes), Western Howard County/CYBA Baseball & Softball, Football (Warhawks) and Softball, and Wrestling: Jean Shea 410-313-4626
        • Howard County Lacrosse Program, Steelers Football and Sports Field Reservations: Derek Ludlow 410-313-4736
      • Adult Basketball, Golf, Harvest Harrier 5K, Softball Leagues, Softball Tournaments, Tennis: Mark Pendleton 410-313-4703
        • Adult Soccer, Fishing Tournaments: Dawn Thomas 410-313-4623
        • Youth Basketball Leagues, Adult Dodgeball, Kickball and Volleyball Leagues, Gymnastics, Field Hockeyand Ultimate Frisbee: Mike Blevins 410-313-4720
      • Fitness, Golf, Health and Wellness (8*** Course numbers only, i.e 8260): Nicola Morgal 410-313-4718
        • Children's First-Sports, After-School Sports, and Instructional Sports: Matt Knoerlein 410-313-4705 or (vacant) 410-313-4637
        • Martial Arts, Tai Chi, Hershey Track and Field, Fencing: Pam Honaker 410-313-1694

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