Parks and Recreation

CCPR Modified Services and Operating Hours:

In order to provide the best possible experience for facility patrons, the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces that it will adjust hours and services of various Parks & Recreation facilities, due to seasonal staff shortages.  If you are interested in a position with Parks and Recreation please apply at: calvertcountymd.gov/Employment


The following modifications will take effect Monday, May 2:


Parks:
Park hours will remain the same with reduced services. All parks will have limited or no staff onsite during evening events Monday through Friday, however Dunkirk District Park, Cove Point Park, Hallowing Point Park and Ward Farm Park will be fully staffed on Saturdays and Sundays.

The conditions of playing surfaces will not be serviced between events (e.g., fields will not be dragged, relined, raked, or have base settings changed). Routine maintenance at other facilities may be delayed (e.g., bathrooms cleaned, courts cleared, trash cans emptied, etc.).

Aquatics:
Hours of operation at the following Aquatics facilities have been modified as follows:

Cove Point Pool
May 28th through June 16th
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Holidays: 11:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

June 17th - September 5th
Monday through Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Lap Swim will not be offered at Cove Point Pool.  The Hall Aquatics Center will be available for those that wish to participate in lap swimming.

Kings Landing Pool
Closed for the Season
Summer swim teams will still be operational at both Cove Point Pool and Kings Landing pools. 

Breezy Point Beach & Campground
Breezy Point public beach will be closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Oct. 31. Campsite renters will still have access to the campground.

Natural Resources:
Kings Landing Park
Currently through Friday, May 29th: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily   
May 30th through September 5th: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays  

  1. Overview
  2. Vision
  3. Mission

The Department of Parks & Recreation is in the business of planning, developing, implementing and professionally managing the parks, programs, policies and procedures, facilities, special events and leisure services established under the leadership of the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, Parks Administration, and the associated advisory boards of Calvert County.

As the Department of Parks & Recreation, we value being able to SERVE. Our values are:

  •     Sustainability - safeguard, care, preserve, conserve, efficiency, stewardship
  •     Engaged - energized, involved, positive, motivated, collaborative
  •     Respectful - appreciative, considerate, cooperative, perceptive
  •     Visionary - innovative, enthusiastic, forward-thinking, big picture
  •     Excellence - quality, integrity, ownership, transparent, accountable

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For updated facility closures due to inclement weather

Please call our Weather Line number at 410-535-1600, extension 2640.

NOTE: Updates to the Weather Line are only made in the event of cancellations or delays.
Weather cancellations will be available after approximately 3 p.m. on weekdays and by 8 a.m. on weekend days if warranted.