General Information
Howard County Recreation & Parks
7120 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-4700 General Information
(M-F, 8am-5pm)
410-313-4658 FAX
410-313-PARK (7275) Registration
(M-F, 8am-4:30pm)
We strive to operate our programs regardless of weather - canceling is a last resort. However:
- While most programs will be held despite the weather, schedules and drop-off points may change.
- Should lightning be a factor, outdoor activities may be moved indoors.
- If a snow emergency is declared in Howard County, programs may be closed early or canceled.
- If a snow emergency is declared in Howard County, all parks are closed.
- If schools are closed, delayed or dismissed early due to inclement weather or if the Board of Education suspends after-school activities, Recreation and Parks programs in schools may be affected.
- In the event of inclement weather, call the Inclement Weather/Program Status numbers below for up-to-date information.
- You should check with your instructor about make-up dates for canceled sessions.
- Review the Extreme Heat Policy, which provides guidelines for staff and facilities when the National Weather Service announces a Heat Advisory or a Heat Warning.
Inclement Weather/Program Status Information
(Call after 4pm Mon-Fri and after 7am Sat & Sun for recorded message)
Classes, Program, Events, Trips, Childcare, Therapeutic Recreation,
Some Sports and Outdoor Recreation: 410-313-4451
Gary J. Arthur Community Center: 410-313-4452 (option 1)
Meadowbrook Athletic Complex: 410-313-4452 (option 2)
Roger Carter Community Center: 410-313-2674 (option 3)
Kiwanis-Wallas Hall: 410-313-4452 (option 4)
North Laurel Community Center: 410-313-4452 (option 5)
Robinson Nature Center: 410-313-4452 (option 6)
Ball Field Conditions
All School Fields: 410-313-6827 (This line is maintained by HCPSS: https://www.hcpss.org/schools/facilities/)
Alpha Ridge Park and Western Regional Park: 410-313-4372
Blandair Park: 410-313-3673
Cedar Lane Park: 410-313-4453
Centennial Park and Cypressmede Park: 410-313-4454
Hollifield Park and the Howard County Center for the Arts: 410-313-4457
Dayton Oaks Park and Schooley Mill Park: 410-313-4458
Dickinson Park, Hammond Park, Huntington Park and Martin Road Park: 410-313-4459
Meadowbrook Park: 410-313-2727
Rockburn Branch Park, Waterloo Park, and Worthington Dog Park: 410-313-4455
Savage Park, Guilford Park, East Columbia Library Park: 410-313-4456
A. Raul Delerme, Director
410-313-4640
[email protected]
Bryan Moody, Bureau Chief, Parks & Program Services
410-313-4640
[email protected]
Robert A. Linz, Bureau Chief, Capital Projects, Park Planning & Construction
410-313-4640
[email protected]
Nicola Morgal, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Recreation Services
410-313-4661
[email protected]
Mike Milani, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Administrative Services
410-313-4629
[email protected]
Tessa Hurd
Recreation Manager
Active Aging Programs and Trips & Tours
410-313-7311
[email protected]
Tracy Adkins, Supervisor
Active Aging Programs and Trips & Tours
410-313-7279
[email protected]
Scott Ripley, Supervisor
Active Aging Programs - Sports & Fitness
410-313-7281
SRipley@howardcountymd.gov
Melissa Byrne
410-313-4704
[email protected]
Dawn Thomas
410-313-1754
[email protected]
Matt Medicus
410-313-1769
[email protected]
Robert A. Linz, Bureau Chief
410-313-4640
[email protected]
Jeff Hull, Operations Supervisor II (Acting Superintendent)
Construction 410-313-4631
[email protected]
Brenda Mercado, Senior Administrative Analyst
410-313-4685
[email protected]
Paul Walsky, RLA, Park Planner
410-313-1695
[email protected]
Jason Thompson, PLA, Park Planner
410-313-4031
[email protected]
Ed Bromley, Engineering Support Technician 2
410-313-4688
[email protected]
Dawn Poholsky,
Geographical Information Systems Specialist (GIS),
Global Positioning System (GPS), Department Data Manager
410-313-1677
[email protected]
Tim Nedzel, Operations Supervisor III,
Heritage Construction 410- 313-0211
[email protected]
Daneisha Nicholas, Manager
410-313-4625
[email protected]
Ovan Shortt, Supervisor
410-313-1693
[email protected]
Nateia Templeton, Supervisor
410-313-4674
[email protected]
Adam Wienckowski, Manager
PreK & Youth: Cooking, Dance classes, Drama classes, Magic & Circus,
410-313-4714
[email protected]
Cindy Ochs, Supervisor
Early Childhood & Preschool classes & camps, Art classes, Parent-Child programs
410-313-4681
[email protected]
VACANT, Supervisor
Youth: Art classes, Chess, Culture, Etiquette, LEGO®, Medical/Veterinary classes
410-313-4622
Carson Nickell, Supervisor
PreK & Youth: Dance Camps, LEGO®, Music classes, Science/Technology classes
410-313-4721
[email protected]
Athletic, Community, & Nature Centers
Gary J Arthur Community Center
Stephanie Simon, Facility Manager
410-313-4844
[email protected]
Heather Sites, Assistant Facility Manager
410-313-4845
[email protected]
Justin Rutledge, Facility Coordinator
410-313-4835
[email protected]
Alex Rhine,
410-313-4841
[email protected]
MeadowBrook Athletic Complex
Matt Knorlein
410-313-1163
[email protected]
Matt Decker
410-313-1162
[email protected]
North Laurel Community Center
Anthony Lyon, Facility Manager
410-313-0456
[email protected]
Adam Sterner, Assistant Facility Manager
410-313-0457
[email protected]
Sherdina Talleywood, Facility Coordinator
410-313-0458
[email protected]
Roger Carter Community Center
Julija Sajauskas, Facility Manager
410-313-2722
[email protected]
Justin Smith, Assistant Facility Manager
410-313-2752
[email protected]
Robinson Nature Center
Emily Sizemore, Acting Director, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0402
[email protected]
Ellen Reinecke, General Program Manager, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0407
[email protected]
Brian Campbell, Conservation, Maintenance and Sustainability Manager, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0406
[email protected]
Emily Sizemore, Facility and Guest Services Manager, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0402
[email protected]
Samantha Baker, Environmental Education and Technology Manager, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0507
[email protected]
Jessee Standbridge, Administrative Aide, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0400
[email protected]
Schooley Mill Activity & Conference Rooms
Info: 410-313-4682
Kiwannis Wallas Hall
Info: 410-313-2636
Reservations: 410-313-2637
Historic Sites
Tiffany Fisk, Recreation Services Supervisor
410-313-0420
[email protected]
Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum
Info: 410-313-1945
Emily Mosher, Natural Resource Program Manager II
410-313-0419
[email protected]
Belmont Manor & Historic Park
Info: 410-313-0200
Rachel Hall, Recreation Services Supervisor
410-313-1686
[email protected]
Ellicott City Colored School, Restored
Info: 410-313-0420
Firehouse Museum
Info: 410-313-0420
Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park
Info: 410-313-0420
Pfeiffer's Corner Schoolhouse
Info: 410-313-4682
Thomas Isaac Log Cabin
Info: 410-313-0420
Waverly Mansion
Info: 410-313-0200
Rachel Hall, Recreation Services Supervisor
410-313-1686
[email protected]
Tiffany Fisk, Living History and Heritage Program Manager
410-313-0420
[email protected]
Emily Mosher, Living History and Heritage Program Manager II
410-313-0420
[email protected]
VACANT, Ellicott City Historic Sites Manager
Kelly Palich, Heritage Program Coordinator
410-313-0423
[email protected]
Nathan Davis, B&O Ellicott City Station Museum Manager
410-313-2922
[email protected]
Tim Overstreet, Division Supervisor
410-313-4627
[email protected]
Joann Frush, Operations Supervisor
410-313-4733
[email protected]
Chris Tolson, Contract Management
410-313-4732
[email protected]
Ken Miller, Operations Supervisor
410-313-1684
[email protected]
Anna Hunter, Superintendent of Public Information & Marketing
410-313-4686
[email protected]
Cara Marshall, Art Director
410-313-4422
[email protected]
Kathy Wyche, Graphic Designer
410-313-4421
[email protected]
Ryan Hennesy, Graphic Designer
410-313-4663
[email protected]
Pete McCarthy, Marketing Editor & Social Media Coordinator
410-313-1685
[email protected]
Jack Watson, Graphic Designer
410-313-4425
[email protected]
Dan McNamara, Superintendent
410-313-4725
[email protected]
Tim Maynard, Deer Management Manager
410-313-1675
[email protected]
Cheryl Farfaras, Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA) Manager
410-313-4726
[email protected]
Jeff Claffy, Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA) Assistant Manager,
MPEA Volunteer Programs
410-313-6209
[email protected]
Brenda Belensky, Natural Resource Conservation Manager
410-313-4724
[email protected]
David Keane, Forestry and Natural Resource Protection Manager
410-313-1676
[email protected]
Scott Bowen, Forest Conservation Manager
410-313-3723
[email protected]
Meagan Poe, Trail Program Manager
410-313-4697
[email protected]
Megan Handshu Mills, Private Forest Conservation Establishment,
Stream Releaf and Plant (It) Green Programs
410-313-6205
[email protected]
Charlie Peregoy, Regulations Inspector I
and Dedications
410-313-1678
[email protected]
Sean Poholsky, Regulations Inspector I
and Dedications
410-313-0701
[email protected]
Kevin Vest, Park Ranger Manager
410-313-4679
[email protected]
Nick Brightwell, Park Ranger Supervisor
410-313-0415
[email protected]
Anthony Tanner, Park Ranger Supervisor
410-313-4613
[email protected]
Alvin Stewart, Park Ranger Supervisor
410-313-0589
[email protected]
Lia Gafford, Park Ranger Supervisor
410-313-1674
[email protected]
Park Information
410-313-4700
Pat Wiebking, Acting Superintendent
(Also Operations Supervisor III, Zone 4, including Rockburn Branch Park)
410-313-5132
[email protected]dcountymd.gov
Donna Szyman, Park Operations Assistant
410-313-4647
[email protected]
John Riggleman, Operations Supervisor III, Zone 1, including Cedar Lane Park)
410-313-7398
[email protected]
Bill Lloyd, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 1, including Cedar Lane Park
410-313-7285
[email protected]
Joe Burkett, Operations Supervisor 1, Zone 1, including Savage Park
410-313-7364
[email protected]
Kevin Naecker, Operations Supervisor III, Zone 2, including Centennial Park
410-313-0418
[email protected]
James Reed, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 2, including Centennial Park
410-313-7271
[email protected]
Rick Femiano, Operations Supervisor III, Zone 3, including Schooley Mill Park
410-313-6133
[email protected]
Jim Craft, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 3, including Western Regional Park
410-313-5497
[email protected]
William Sullivan, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 3, including Schooley Mill Park
410-313-6132
[email protected]
Darrell Reid, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 4, including Rockburn Branch Park
410-313-3875
[email protected]
Mark Fisher, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 4, including Troy Park
410-313-5130
[email protected]
David Benedictis, Operations Supervisor III, Zone 5, including Blandair Park/Belmont Manor and Historic Park
410-313-0204
[email protected]
Kyle Gordon, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 5, including Blandair Park
410-313-0348
[email protected]
Miles Thome, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 5, including Belmont Manor and Historic Park
410-313-0212
[email protected]
Eddie O'Malley
Pavilion Rentals and Photography Permission & Necessary Forms
410-313-4676
[email protected]
Jean Shea
Field Permits
410-313-4626
[email protected]
Anna Hunter
Filming/Videography Permission & Necessary Forms
Superintendent of Marketing & Public Information
410-313-4686
[email protected]
To reach the RLC Administrative office, please call 410-313-3706.
Ruth Coleman, Superintendent
410-313-4723
[email protected]
Stephanie Wise, Recreation Manager
410-313-4712
[email protected]
Joynel K. Young, Recreation Manager
410-313-2637
[email protected]
Bushy Park, Dayton Oaks, Fulton, Hollifield Station, Lisbon, Manor Woods, Pointers Run, St. John’s Lane, Triadelphia Ridge, Veterans, Waverly and West Friendship RLC
Shavon Gordon, Supervisor
410-313-4633
[email protected]
Bellows Spring, Bollman Bridge, Deep Run, Ducketts Lane, Elkridge, Forest Ridge, Gorman Crossing, Hanover Hills, Ilchester, Laurel Woods, Rockburn and Early Learning Centers
Josh Anest, Recreation Supervisor
410-313-4636
[email protected],md.gov
Donna Jackson-Parker, Coordinator
410-313-1696
djparker@howardcountymd.gov
Anthony Kerere, Recreation Coordinator
410-313-1127
[email protected]
Jack Ostermeyer, Recreation Coordinator
410-313-1687
[email protected]
General Registration (Program information, Refund/Withdrawal Requests)
410-313-7275
Christine Walton, Supervisor
410-313-7275
[email protected]
Danielle Bassett, Manager
410-313-4634
[email protected]
Karen Bradley Ehler, Supervisor
410-313-4635
[email protected]
Wine in the Woods
Mike Blevins, Superintendent
410-313-1668
[email protected]
Memorials:
Donna Szyman
410-313-4647
[email protected]
Sponsorships:
Anna Hunter
410-313-4686
[email protected]
Tournaments
Jamie Ponton, Tournaments/Events Manager
410-313-1691
[email protected]
Julian Henson, Tournaments/Events Supervisor
410-313-1665
[email protected]
Sports
Mike Blevins, Superintendent
410-313-1668
[email protected]
Krista Billingsley, Adult Sports, Lifetime Individual Sports, Summer Camp Sports Manager,
Adult Basketball, Adult Football, Quadball, Running, Spikeball, Squash
410-313-4703
[email protected]
Pat McGinnis, Sports Supervisor
Adult Soccer, Adult Kickball, Cricket, Summer Camps, Ultimate Frisbee,
410-313-4716
[email protected]
Devon Standard, Sports Supervisor
Golf, Pickleball, Summer Camps, Tennis
410-313-4637
[email protected]
Matthew Knoerlein, Manager (Meadowbrook Athletic Complex)
Youth Basketball League (9-14 yrs), High School Basketball League
410-313-1163
[email protected]
Matthew Decker, Assistant Manager (Meadowbrook Athletic Complex), Sports Supervisor
Summer Camps, Volleyball, Youth Basketball (5-8 yrs)
410-313-1162
[email protected]
Amy Patton, Sports and Fitness Manager
Adult Softball, Kids Fest, Wrestling
410-313-4718
[email protected]
Kelly Jones, Sports Supervisor
Fencing, Field Hockey, Preschool Sports, Summer Camps
410-313-1694
[email protected]
Curtis Gore, Sports Supervisor
After-School Sports, Instructional Sports Leagues, Super Hoops, Summer Camps
410-313-4705
[email protected]
Marc Burkom, Sports Supervisor
Fitness, Martial Arts, Youth Soccer, Summer Camps
410-313-4720
[email protected]
Brian Wyman, Community Sports Manager
Alliance, Club and Community Sports, Coaches and Administrators' Registry, Flag Football
410-313-4706
[email protected]
Will Dunmore, Sports Supervisor
Badminton, Gymnastics, Indoor Running, Jump Rope, Summer Camps, Youth Football
410-313-1697
[email protected]
Ray Hall, Sports Supervisor
Alliance Basketball League, EHC Jaguars Football and Cheer, Summer Camps, Youth Lacrosse (GHCLC Girls, HCLP, Hero's)
410-313-1689
[email protected]
Ricky Dubois, Sports Supervisor
Lacrosse Leagues (GHCLC Boys, Highschool, Adult), Summer Camps, WHC Warhawks Football and Cheer
410-313-4736
[email protected]
Ryan Looper, Sports Supervisor
Baseball, Rugby, Softball, Summer Camps
410-313-4715
[email protected]
Susan L. Potts, MS, CTRS, Therapeutic Recreation and Accommodation Services Manager
[email protected]
410-313-4628
Tori Laing, CTRS – Inclusion & Accommodation Services Supervisor
[email protected]
410-313-4708
Shawnté Berry, Volunteer & Special Projects Manager
410-313-4624
[email protected]
Anna Hunter
Filming/Videography Permission & Necessary Forms
Superintendent of Marketing & Public Information
410-313-4686
[email protected]
Eddie O'Malley
Photography Permission & Necessary Forms
410-313-4676
[email protected]