2027 Preserve + Play Plan
Howard County’s Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan (LPPRP)
The Department of Recreation and Parks is developing Howard County’s next Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP): a five-year plan to guide management and stewardship of public lands, facilities, programs, and experiences.
The plan evaluates baseline information about existing conditions, key issues, and trends to inform goals, strategies, and investment priorities for open space, recreation facilities, resource conservation, and agricultural preservation. This will also be an opportunity for you to learn more about the system and share feedback on its future.
Give your Feedback
Join the planning team for the second, and final, Preserve + Play Open House! Give your feedback on draft goals and actions for the future of recreation and parks in Howard County.
Wednesday, October 28, 4-7pm
Roger Carter Community Center (3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City)
Learn More:
Want to dig deeper? Learn more about the Preserve + Play plan and emerging insights through the resources below:
- Virtual Public Meeting recording
- Open House 1 Presentation
- Howard County’s parks, open spaces, and facilities (Map)
The LPPRP is a prerequisite for Howard County’s participation in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space, which provides grants for the acquisition of land for conservation and public use purposes as well as for the development of public recreation facilities.
To review the last LPPRP (2022) or learn more about Maryland's Program Open Space, visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website: https://dnr.maryland.gov/land/Pages/Stewardship/Local_LPPRPs.aspx.