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)
Inclement Weather and Program Status Lines
Inclement Weather and Program Status Lines
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.
Document
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: 410-313-2764 (option 3)
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center: 410-313-4452 (options 0)
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, Troy and Worthington Dog Park: 410-313-4455
Savage Park, Guilford Park, East Columbia Library Park: 410-313-4456
Staff Directory
Administration
Nicholas Mooneyhan, Director
410-313-4640
nmooneyhan@howardcountymd.gov
Nicola Morgal, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Recreation
410-313-4661
nmorgal@howardcountymd.gov
Bryan Moody, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Parks
410-313-4640
bmoody@howardcountymd.gov
Robert A. Linz, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Capital Projects
410-313-4640
blinz@howardcountymd.gov
Mike Milani, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Administrative Services
410-313-4629
mmilani@howardcountymd.gov
Active Aging Programs and Trips & Tours
Dawn Thomas, Superintendent
410-313-4652
dthomas@howardcountymd.go
Tessa Hurd
Recreation Manager
Active Aging Programs and Trips & Tours
410-313-7311
thurd@howardcountymd.gov
Tracy Adkins, Supervisor
Active Aging Programs and Trips & Tours
410-313-7279
TAdkins@howardcountymd.gov
Scott Ripley, Supervisor
Active Aging Programs - Sports & Fitness
410-313-7281
SRipley@howardcountymd.gov
Adult Programs (18 years +)
Dawn Thomas, Superintendent
410-313-4652
dthomas@howardcountymd.gov
Tessa Hurd
Recreation Manager
Active Aging Programs and Trips & Tours
410-313-7311
thurd@howardcountymd.gov
Melissa Byrne
410-313-4704
mbyrne@howardcountymd.gov
Adventure and Outdoor Programs, Camps & Events
Dawn Thomas, Superintendent
410-313-4652
dthomas@howardcountymd.gov
Matt Medicus, Manager
410-313-1769
mmedicus@howardcountymd.gov
Kelly Vogelpohl, Supervisor
410-313-1754
kvogelpohl@howardcountymd.gov
Capital Projects, Park Planning and Construction
Robert A. Linz, Bureau Chief
410-313-4640
blinz@howardcountymd.gov
Jeff Hull, Superintendent
Construction 410-313-4631
jhull@howardcountymd.gov
Brenda Mercado, Senior Administrative Analyst
410-313-4685
bmercado@howardcountymd.gov
Paul Walsky, RLA, Park Planner
410-313-1695
pwalsky@howardcountymd.gov
Jason Thompson, PLA, Park Planner
410-313-4031
jthompson@howardcountymd.gov
Scott Munroe, RLA, PLA, Park Planner
410-313-4687
smunroe@howardcountymd.gov
Ed Bromley, Engineering Support Technician 2
410-313-4688
ebromley@howardcountymd.gov
Dawn Poholsky,
Geographical Information Systems Specialist (GIS),
Global Positioning System (GPS), Department Data Manager
410-313-1677
dpoholsky@howardcountymd.gov
Tim Nedzel, Operations Supervisor III,
Heritage Construction 410- 313-0211
tnedzel@howardcountymd.gov
Community Outreach
Daneisha Nicholas, Manager
410-313-4625
dnicholas@howardcountymd.gov
Early Childhood and Youth Programs
Dawn Thomas, Superintendent
410-313-4652
dthomas@howardcountymd.gov
Adam Wienckowski, Manager
PreK & Youth: Cooking, Dance classes, Drama classes, Magic & Circus,
410-313-4714
awienckowski@howardcountymd.gov
Cindy Ochs, Supervisor
Early Childhood & Preschool classes & camps, Art classes, Parent-Child programs
410-313-4681
cochs@howardcountymd.gov
Patrick Huges, Supervisor
Youth: Art classes, Chess, Culture, Etiquette, LEGO®, Medical/Veterinary classes
410-313-4622
phughes@howardcountymd.gov
Carson Nickell, Supervisor
PreK & Youth: Dance Camps, LEGO®, Music classes, Science/Technology classes
410-313-4721
cjnickell@howardcountymd.gov
Facilities
Athletic, Community, & Nature Centers
Gary J Arthur Community Center
Rachel Hall, Facility Manager
410-313-4844
rmhall@howardcountymd.gov
Jeremy Fowler, Assistant Facility Manager
410-313-4845
jfowler@howardcountymd.gov
Justin Rutledge, Facility Coordinator
410-313-4835
jmrutledge@howardcountymd.gov
Vacant, Administrative Support Technician
410-313-4841
Meadowbrook Athletic Complex
Matt Knoerlein
410-313-1163
mknoerlein@howardcountymd.gov
Ray Hall
410-313-1162
arhall@howardcountymd.gov
North Laurel Community Center
Anthony Lyon, Facility Manager
410-313-0456
alyon@howardcountymd.gov
Vacant, Assistant Facility Manager
410-313-0457
Vacant, Facility Coordinator
410-313-0458
Roger Carter Community Center
Julija Sajauskas, Facility Manager
410-313-2722
jsajauskas@howardcountymd.gov
Justin Smith, Assistant Facility Manager
410-313-2752
jcsmith@howardcountymd.gov
Robinson Nature Center
Shannon Davis, Manager, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0404
Ellen Saleiro, Program Manager, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0407
esaleiro@howardcountymd.gov
Brian Campbell, Conservation, Maintenance and Sustainability Manager, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0406
bcampbell@howardcountymd.gov
Vacant, Facility and Guest Services Manager, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0410
Sammy Baker, Environmental Education and Technology Manager, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0507
sbaker@howardcountymd.gov
Jessee Standbridge, Administrative Aide, Robinson Nature Center
410-313-0400
jstandbridge@howardcountymd.gov
Schooley Mill Activity & Conference Rooms
Info: 410-313-4682
Kiwanis-Wallas Hall
Info: 410-313-2636
Reservations: 410-313-2637
Historic Sites
Tiffany Fisk, Historic and Cultural Resources Section Manager
410-313-0420
tfisk@howardcountymd.gov
Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum
Info: 410-313-1945
Stephanie Kennedy-La Rosa, Ellicott City Historic Sites Manager
410-313-0422
skennedylarosa@howardcountymd.gov
Belmont Manor & Historic Park
Info: 410-313-0200
Ellicott City Colored School, Restored
Stephanie Kennedy-La Rosa, Ellicott City Historic Sites Manager
410-313-0422
skennedylarosa@howardcountymd.gov
Firehouse Museum
Stephanie Kennedy-La Rosa, Ellicott City Historic Sites Manager
410-313-0422
skennedylarosa@howardcountymd.gov
Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park
Stephanie Kennedy-La Rosa, Ellicott City Historic Sites Manager
410-313-0422
skennedylarosa@howardcountymd.gov
Pfeiffer's Corner Schoolhouse
Info: 410-313-4682
Thomas Isaac Log Cabin
Stephanie Kennedy-La Rosa, Ellicott City Historic Sites Manager
410-313-0422
skennedylarosa@howardcountymd.gov
Waverly Mansion
Info: 410-313-0200
Historic and Cultural Resources
Dan McNamara, Superintendent
410-313-4725
dmcnamara@howardcountymd.gov
Tiffany Fisk, Historic and Cultural Resources Section Manager
410-313-0420
tfisk@howardcountymd.gov
Stephanie Kennedy-La Rosa, Ellicott City Historic Sites Manager
410-313-0422
skennedylarosa@howardcountymd.gov
Kelly Palich, Archaeologist
410-313-0423
kpalich@howardcountymd.gov
Keenan Holmes, African American History Manager & Museum Educator
410-313-0419
kholmes@howardcountymd.gov
Horticulture and Land Management
Tim Overstreet, Division Supervisor
410-313-4627
toverstreet@howardcountymd.gov
Joann Frush, Operations Supervisor
410-313-4733
jfrush@howardcountymd.gov
Chris Tolson, Contract Management
410-313-4732
ctolson@howardcountymd.gov
Ken Miller, Operations Supervisor
410-313-1684
kemiller@howardcountymd.gov
Marketing & Public Information
Anna Hunter, Superintendent of Public Information & Marketing
410-313-4686
ahunter@howardcountymd.gov
Cara Marshall, Art Director
410-313-4422
cmarshall@howardcountymd.gov
Kathy Wyche, Graphic Designer
410-313-4421
kwyche@howardcountymd.gov
Ryan Hennesy, Graphic Designer
410-313-4663
rhennesy@howardcountymd.gov
Steven Bloom, Graphic Designer
410-313-4425
sbloom@howardcountymd.gov
Pete McCarthy, Marketing Editor & Social Media Coordinator
410-313-1685
pmccarthy@howardcountymd.gov
Natural & Historic Resources (And Open Space & Wildlife)
Dan McNamara, Superintendent
410-313-4725
dmcnamara@howardcountymd.gov
Tim Maynard, Wildlife Program Manager
410-313-1675
tmaynard@howardcountymd.gov
Cheryl Farfaras, Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA) Manager
410-313-4726
cfarfaras@howardcountymd.gov
Jeff Claffy, Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA) Assistant Manager,
MPEA Volunteer Programs
410-313-6209
jclaffy@howardcountymd.gov
Brenda Lee, Natural Resource Conservation Manager
410-313-4724
brlee@howardcountymd.gov
David Keane, Forestry and Natural Resource Protection Manager
410-313-1676
dkeane@howardcountymd.gov
Scott Bowen, Forest Conservation Manager
410-313-3723
sbowen@howardcountymd.gov
Meagan Poe, Trail Program Manager
410-313-4697
mpoe@howardcountymd.gov
Megan Handshu Mills, Private Forest Conservation Establishment,
Stream Releaf and Plant (It) Green Programs
410-313-6205
mlhmills@howardcountymd.gov
Charlie Peregoy, Regulations Inspector I
and Dedications
410-313-1678
cperegoy@howardcountymd.gov
Sean Poholsky, Regulations Inspector I
and Dedications
410-313-0701
sppoholsky@howardcountymd.gov
Kevin Vest, Park Ranger Manager
410-313-4679
ksvest@howardcountymd.gov
Erin Wilder, Park Ranger Supervisor
410-313-4666
ewilder@howardcountymd.gov
Lia Gafford, Park Ranger Supervisor
410-313-1674
agafford@howardcountymd.gov
Derek Johnson, Park Ranger Supervisor
410-313-4603
dejohson@howardcountymd.gov
Park Operations
Park Information
410-313-4700
Nick Brightwell, Superintendent
410-313-1690
nbrightwell@howardcountymd.gov
Pat Wiebking, Operations Supervisor III, Zone 4, including Rockburn Branch Park
410-313-5132
pwiebking@howardcountymd.gov
Donna Szyman, Park Operations Assistant
410-313-4647
dszyman@howardcountymd.gov
John Riggleman, Operations Supervisor III, Zone 1, including Cedar Lane Park
410-313-7398
jriggleman@howardcountymd.gov
Bill Lloyd, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 1, including Cedar Lane Park
410-313-7285
blloyd@howardcountymd.gov
Joe Burkett, Operations Supervisor 1, Zone 1, including Savage Park
410-313-7364
jburkett@howardcountymd.gov
Kevin Naecker, Operations Supervisor III, Zone 2, including Centennial Park
410-313-0418
knaecker@howardcountymd.gov
James Reed, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 2, including Centennial Park
410-313-7271
jmreed@howardcountymd.gov
Rick Femiano, Operations Supervisor III, Zone 3, including Schooley Mill Park
410-313-6133
rfemiano@howardcountymd.gov
Vacant, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 3, including Schooley Mill Park
410-313-6132
Darrell Reid, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 4, including Rockburn Branch Park
410-313-3875
dreid@howardcountymd.gov
Mark Fisher, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 4, including Troy Park
410-313-5130
mfisher@howardcountymd.gov
David Benedictis, Operations Supervisor III, Zone 5, including Blandair Park/Belmont Manor and Historic Park
410-313-0204
dbenedictis@howardcountymd.gov
Kyle Gordon, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 5, including Blandair Park
410-313-0348
kgordon@howardcountymd.gov
Miles Thome, Operations Supervisor I, Zone 5, including Belmont Manor and Historic Park
410-313-0212
mthome@howardcountymd.gov
Pavilion & Field Reservations
Eddie O'Malley
Pavilion Rentals and Photography Permission & Necessary Forms
410-313-4676
eomalley@howardcountymd.gov
Jean Shea
Field Permits
410-313-4626
jshea@howardcountymd.gov
Anna Hunter
Filming/Videography Permission & Necessary Forms
Superintendent of Marketing & Public Information
410-313-4686
ahunter@howardcountymd.gov
Recreational Licensed Child Care
To reach the RLC Administrative office, please call 410-313-3706.
Ruth Coleman, Superintendent
410-313-4723
RuColeman@howardcountymd.gov
Stephanie Wise, Recreation Manager
410-313-4712
swise@howardcountymd.gov
Joynel K. Young, Recreation Manager
410-313-2637
jkyoung@howardcountymd.gov
Bellows Spring, Bollman Bridge, Deep Run, Forest Ridge, Fulton, Gorman Crossing, Early Learning Centers, Ilchester, Laurel Woods, Rockburn, St. John's Lane and Veterans
Shavon Gordon, Supervisor
410-313-4633
sgordon@howardcountymd.gov
Bushy Park, Dayton Oaks, Ducketts Lane, Elkridge, Hanover Hills, Hollifield Station, Lisbon, Manor Woods, Pointers Run, Triadelphia Ridge, Waverly and West Friendship
Christie Hoffman, Recreation Supervisor
410-313-4636
choffmann@howardcountymd.gov
Donna Jackson-Parker, Coordinator
410-313-1696
djparker@howardcountymd.gov
Anthony Kerere, Recreation Coordinator
410-313-1127
akerere@howardcountymd.gov
Jack Ostermeyer, Recreation Coordinator
410-313-1687
jostermeyer@howardcountymd.gov
Brad Howington
410-313-4717
bhowington@howardcountymd.gov
Registration
General Registration (Program information, Refund/Withdrawal Requests)
410-313-7275
Christine Walton, Supervisor
410-313-7275
registration@howardcountymd.gov
Special Events
Danielle Bassett, Manager
410-313-4634
dbassett@howardcountymd.gov
Susan Harry, Supervisor
410-313-4635
sharry@howardcountymd.gov
Wine in the Woods
Mike Blevins, Superintendent
410-313-1668
mblevins@howardcountymd.gov
Sponsorships and Memorials
Memorials:
Donna Szyman
410-313-4647
dszyman@howardcountymd.gov
Sponsorships:
Anna Hunter
410-313-4686
ahunter@howardcountymd.gov
Sports & Tournaments
Sports
Mike Blevins, Superintendent
410-313-1668
mblevins@howardcountymd.gov
Krista Billingsley, Sports Manager
Fitness, Adult Basketball, Adult Football, Running, Summer Camps
410-313-4703
kbillingsley@howardcountymd.gov
Matthew Decker, Sports Supervisor
Summer Camps, Volleyball, Adult Soccer
410-313-4716
madecker@howardcountymd.gov
Devon Standard, Sports Supervisor
Golf, Pickleball, Squash, Summer Camps, Tennis
410-313-4637
dstandard@howardcountymd.gov
Adam Zuckerman, Sports Supervisor
Cricket, Flag Football, Martial Arts, Summer Camps
410-313-4720
azuckerman@howardcountymd.gov
Matthew Knoerlein, Manager (Meadowbrook Athletic Complex)
Youth Basketball League (9-14 yrs), High School Basketball League
410-313-1163
mknoerlein@howardcountymd.gov
Ray Hall, Sports Supervisor
Youth Basketball League (5-8 yrs), Alliance Basketball League
410-313-1162
arhall@howardcountymd.gov
Amy Patton, Sports Manager
Adult Softball, Kids Fest, Wrestling
410-313-4718
apatton@howardcountymd.gov
Will Dunmore, Sports Supervisor
Badminton, Gymnastics, Indoor Running, Jump Rope, Summer Camps, Youth Football
410-313-1697
wdunmore@howardcountymd.gov
Curtis Gore, Sports Supervisor
After-School Sports, Instructional Sports Leagues, Preschool Sports, Super Hoops, Summer Camps
410-313-4705
cgore@howardcountymd.gov
Vacant, Sports Supervisor
Youth Soccer, Summer Camps
410-313-4736
Ricky Dubois, Sports Manager
Alliance, Club and Community Sports
410-313-4706
rdubois@howardcountymd.gov
Kelly Jones, Sports Supervisor
Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Summer Camps
410-313-1694
kejones@howardcountymd.gov
AJ Adams, Sports Supervisor
WHC Warhawks Football and Cheer, Summer Camps, Youth Lacrosse (GHCLC Girls, HCLP, Hero's)
410-313-1689
aadams@howardcountymd.gov
Tyler Moore, Sports Supervisor
Columbia Baseball/Softball, Summer Camps, EHC Jaguars Football and Cheer,Rugby
410-313-4715
tymoore@howardcountymd.gov
Tournaments
Jamie Ponton, Tournaments/Events Manager
410-313-1691
jponton@howardcountymd.gov
Julian Henson, Tournaments/Events Supervisor
410-313-1665
jhenson@howardcountymd.gov
Therapeutic Recreation/Inclusion
Susan L. Potts, MS, CTRS, Therapeutic Recreation and Accommodation Services Manager
spotts@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-4628
Nicholas Owens – Inclusion & Accommodation Services Supervisor
nowens@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-1671
Emily Pendleton – Inclusion & Accommodation Services Supervisor
ependleton@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-4623
Ciara Scafide – Inclusion & Accommodation Services Supervisor
cscafide@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-4708
Mary Becker – Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor
mbecker@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-4713
Volunteers and Special Projects
Shawnté Berry, Volunteer & Special Projects Manager
410-313-4624
sberry@howardcountymd.gov
Film or Photograph in a Park or Rec & Pk Facility
Anna Hunter
Filming/Videography Permission & Necessary Forms
Superintendent of Marketing & Public Information
410-313-4686
ahunter@howardcountymd.gov
Eddie O'Malley
Photography Permission & Necessary Forms
410-313-4676
eomalley@howardcountymd.gov