COVID-19 Update from Carroll County Recreation & Parks
WESTMINSTER, MD - The COVID-19 state of emergency in Maryland has resulted in all Carroll County Recreation & Parks sponsored programs and events including all recreation council activities being cancelled through at least April 26, 2020 regardless of their location.
Additional Recreation & Parks Closures & Cancellations include the following:
- Bear Branch & Piney Run Nature Center – closed until further notice
- Piney Run Gate House & Boat House – closed until further notice
- Piney Run Park – no boating allowed until further notice
- Hap Baker Firearms Facility – closed until further notice
All pavilion and other group reservations at Carroll County parks are cancelled through April 26, 2020. Recreation & Parks will provide full refunds or reschedule previously reserved dates.
All county parks will remain open during regular hours, sunrise to sunset except for Piney Run Park which will be open from 7am to sunset, Monday through Friday only. Trails remain open and are an excellent way to get fresh air and exercise. Park visitors are reminded to follow the Governor’s Executive Order RE: no groups larger than 10 and best practices of social distancing, maintaining at least 6 feet distance from other visitors.
Because there is no way that we can guarantee a germ-free playground, we strongly recommend not using park playground equipment. No matter where you are, always remember to wash your hands, don’t touch your face, and if you are not feeling well, stay home.
Carroll County Recreation & Parks’ Administrative Office in the Robert Moton Center is closed to the public effective at 5pm on March 25, 2020. Those needing to interact with department staff should email ccrec@carrollcountymd.gov or call 410-386-2103. Please continue to visit Carroll County Recreation & Parks online at ccrecpark.org or on our Facebook page for further updates.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Information contact:
Jeff Degitz,
410-386-2103
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