Middle Patuxent Environmental Area

This project establishes a fund for County-wide parkland acquisition and related expenses.

This project allows the County to move quickly to acquire land which becomes available and satisfies one or more of the following objectives: addresses State and County Greenway objectives, protects sensitive natural resources threatened by development, acquire additions to existing parks, and/or satisfies park and open space needs as identified in the 2005 Land Preservation, Recreation and Parks Plan.

The Meadowbrook Athletic Complex (MAC) Grand Opening was held on December 5, 2009. It is located in the northern portion of Meadowbrook Park. It was constructed by Keller Brothers, Inc., of Mt. Airy, Maryland, at a cost of 3.6 million dollars. The building includes a 36,000 square-foot gymnasium area that incorporates four regulation-size basketball courts with the flexibility to accommodate in-line hockey, lacrosse, soccer and volleyball. The court surface is a polyurethane system which will minimize injuries. The facility additionally has a 400 square-foot meeting room, rest rooms, a storage room, concession area, and a staff office.

A project to design and construct improvements related to the historic Patapsco Female Institute.

The URS Corporation of Hunt Valley is currently preparing plans and specifications for numerous site improvements that will enhance the experience of visitors to the historic Patapsco Female Institute. The proposed improvements include a restroom, a multi-purpose activity room, a theatrical stage, antique fencing and landscape gardens. All plans are subject to the review and approval of the Maryland Historical Trust, which maintains a historic easement on the grounds.

A project to provide additional improvements at Rockburn Branch Park.

Spring 2010, the Department of Recreation and Parks installed lights on two baseball fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts at Rockburn Branch Park. With the installation of this state-of-the-art lighting, low spill and glare have been realized, and the hours of play have increased for our youth and adult sports.

A project to acquire an additional 24 acres, rehabilitate an 1820 historic house, and design and construct a 106-acre Regional Park at MD Route 100 and US Route 1.

The Department of Recreation and Parks plans to use the Troy House in Elkridge as a visitor’s center and program space for the future Troy Regional Park. The Department has contracted with the National Park Service to develop architectural plans and perform the rehabilitation.

The interior of the old stone house was completely destroyed by fire, so the plans will focus on an adaptive re-use of the interior, while maintaining a historically appropriate exterior. Extensive archeological investigations have been conducted in the vicinity of the house to assist in the planning process.

A project to design and construct a 160-acre Regional Park located northwest of the intersection of Carrs Mill Road and MD Route 97.

Phase IV of Western Regional Park is currently under construction. This phase includes 4 miles of asphalt pathways, 1.5 miles of equestrian trails, five picnic shelters, two restrooms and a playground. Phase IV is scheduled for completion the Fall of 2010.