Events at Parks or Recreation & Parks' Facilities
View a list of dates when large events are held at a Recreation & Parks' owned park or facility.
Applications Forms & Fees
HoCo250: Honoring our Past, Celebrating our Future
Garden Plots on Old Montgomery Road
Howard County aims to create additional garden plots for residents to be able to grow their own vegetables to expand upon the existing sites the county has.
Farm Alcohol Producer Application
Application to request accessory use permission for alcohol production and sale on the property of an existing farm.
Community Hygiene Program
Flash Bus Rapid Transit
Montgomery County's Flash Bus Rapid Transit Service is Coming to Howard County in 2026
Flash Bus Rapid Transit - Frequently Asked Questions
Recycling Collection
Reports & Data
Executive Orders & Speeches
I Want To Rent A Home In Howard County
Prospective residents should apply for rentals directly at each location.
Zoning Regulations
Family Engagement
Learn about family engagement resources offered within Howard County.
Internal Safety Review Board Final Report
Programs
Come sign up for a new activity, program, league, class, trip or special event.
Community Engagement
Speed Camera Program
ProjectDox
Howard County, Maryland - Electronic Plan Submission & Review
Wood Waste Area
Drop off Wood Waste and Yard Trim and purchase HoCoGro Compost, Mulch and Blended Topsoil
Forestry
Howard County Recreation and Parks oversees the Forest Mitigation program in which forest conservation easements are planted on County Open Space and Parkland. Additionally, the County hosts a suite of forestry programs that aim to increase tree canopy coverage by providing trees and planting services on qualifying properties throughout the County.
Towing From Private Property
Learn about how to remove an unauthorized vehicle from private property and the registration requirements and procedures involved.
Financial Literacy Month 2026
April is Financial Literacy Month. Learn how to be money smart.
Composting Facility
The Composting Facility is located on 14 acres at the Alpha Ridge Landfill and is designed to compost yard trim, food scraps and manure in aerated, covered piles.