Howard County Recreation and Parks

Howard County Recreation and Parks This is the official page for Howard County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks M-F)
Fax: 410-313-4660
TTY: 410-313-4665 (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

How to Register for Programs:
Online: www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP
Phone: 410-313-7275 (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F)

Walk-in:
Howard County Recreation & Parks Headquarters: 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046 (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F)
Gary J Arthur Community Center: 2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville, MD
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center: 8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD
North Laurel Community Center: 9411

Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD
Robinson Nature Center: 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD
Roger Carter Community Center: 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City, MD

Include payment with your registration form - make checks or money orders payable to the Howard County Director of Finance. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA credit cards. Please sign the waiver on your receipt and bring it to the first session.

🏃‍♀️⭐Get your young athletes moving this summer with Little & Junior TrackStars Camps through Howard County Recreation &...
06/19/2026

🏃‍♀️⭐Get your young athletes moving this summer with Little & Junior TrackStars Camps through Howard County Recreation & Parks! This camp introduces kids to the exciting world of track & field through fun games and skill-building activities.
🏃 Little TrackStars – Perfect for younger kids learning the basics of running, jumping, and movement in a fun, supportive environment.
🏃‍♂️ Junior TrackStars – Builds on fundamentals with activities focused on speed, coordination, and track & field skills.
These camps are a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and develop athletic skills while having fun with friends.
👉 View weeks and register: https://tinyurl.com/HCRP-TrackStars-Camp

The Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum will be open Today, June 19 (Juneteenth). In observance of Juneteenth,...
06/19/2026

The Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum will be open Today, June 19 (Juneteenth). In observance of Juneteenth, the Ellicott City Colored School Museum will also be open to visitors, from Noon-8pm.

At 6pm, Historic Section Manager Keenan Holmes will provide a presentation on Maryland Underground Railroad history and less common facts about the journey. More info: https://tinyurl.com/HCRP-Juneteenth

Be sure to join us this Saturday as we partner with Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity for this amazing Junet...
06/18/2026

Be sure to join us this Saturday as we partner with Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity for this amazing Juneteenth event at our very own Harriet Tubman Cultural Center. Details below! 👇👇

🌳😀🌞🥳We want to thank the 29 volunteers who recently helped our Park Rangers pick up trash along the Savage Mill Trail! O...
06/16/2026

🌳😀🌞🥳We want to thank the 29 volunteers who recently helped our Park Rangers pick up trash along the Savage Mill Trail! Our parks are beautiful places and we want to keep them clean and safe for both people and animals. Find other volunteer opportunities at www.HoCoVolunteer.org

🥳School is almost out for summer! If you haven't made plans for your child to stay active and engaged, don't worry — we'...
06/16/2026

🥳School is almost out for summer! If you haven't made plans for your child to stay active and engaged, don't worry — we've got you covered. Camps are filling fast, but we still have plenty of options for your child to create, explore, learn, and have fun.

👉Review our online guide and register today at www.howardcountymd.gov/rap.

✅Our online Camps-By-Week chart can help you quickly identify programs that align with your child’s interests and your family’s schedule: www.howardcountymd.gov/campsbyweek

06/16/2026

As the weather warms, and the flowers bloom, we encourage all to visit the new COVID-19 Memorial at Meadowbrook Park and explore more of our Howard County parks at www.howardcountymd.gov/rap.

💎⭐Join us for a magical summer at GEMS: Girls EmpowHERment Camp! Girls build confidence and unleash their creativity thr...
06/15/2026

💎⭐Join us for a magical summer at GEMS: Girls EmpowHERment Camp! Girls build confidence and unleash their creativity through arts, dance and crafting activities. Embrace your uniqueness, ignite your confidence, and celebrate the power of sisterhood! Engage in teamwork and collaboration, participate in games, and enjoy group activities that celebrate the magic of friendship.
👉Register today at: https://tinyurl.com/GEMS-camp

🎉🌞🍕⭐Our amazing Teen Kick Backs program returns soon! Teens, make sure to take advantage of this fantastic (FREE) progra...
06/15/2026

🎉🌞🍕⭐Our amazing Teen Kick Backs program returns soon! Teens, make sure to take advantage of this fantastic (FREE) program that is designed just for you! Enjoy sports, video games, free pizza and snacks, and other fun stuff. This drop-in program is exclusively for teens (11-17 years old) who are looking for a fun way to spend their free time. Here's our summer schedule:

✅North Laurel Community Center
Fridays, 5-8pm (June 19-August 21)
✅Roger Carter Community Center
Saturdays, 1-4pm (June 20-August 22)
✅Gary J. Arthur Community Center
Fridays, 5-8pm (June 26, July 31, August 21)
✅Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
Fridays & Saturdays, 6-9pm (July 10-August 29)
✅Thomas Viaduct Middle School
Fridays, 5-8pm (June 26-August 7)
✅Wilde Lake Middle School
Fridays, 5-8pm (June 26-August 7)

👉More info: www.HowardCountyMD.gov/teenkickbacks

Our department is set to begin work this week to replace the turf field at Marriotts Ridge High School. The same project...
06/15/2026

Our department is set to begin work this week to replace the turf field at Marriotts Ridge High School. The same project is set to begin at Reservoir High School on June 22. Both fields should be completed by early August.

The Patapsco Female Institute is now open for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm. Guests should access the sit...
06/12/2026

The Patapsco Female Institute is now open for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm. Guests should access the site via the new pedestrian walkway located at the bottom of the hill on Sarah’s Lane.

Ellicott City’s other historic sites, the Ellicott City Firehouse Museum, the Ellicott City Colored School Museum, and the Ellicott City Log House are also open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm. The B&O Ellicott City Station Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-5pm. Full hours can be found at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/facilities

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7120 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD
21046

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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