Leonardtown, MD – The long-awaited grand opening of the main entrance for Nicolet Park, symbolizing the dawn of โ€œa new dayโ€ is set to occur.ย  The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, at 1 p.m.

โ€œWe hope citizens will join us at the park for the ribbon cutting ceremony,โ€ said Arthur Shepherd, Recreation and Parks Director. โ€œThe new entrance will further enhance the countyโ€™s oldest community park and provide greater visibility for the parkโ€™s recently upgraded amenities.โ€

Park amenities include a water spray ground, skate park, playground, recently renovated basketball courts, picnic area and parking.

Summer is a great time for citizens of all ages to check out the skatepark and spray ground โ€“ especially since skatepark fees have been eliminated and increased park supervision is being provided.ย  The skatepark is open daily, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.ย  The facility is unsupervised, except during beginner hours, which are held Thursdays and Saturdays, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.ย  Winter hours will be posted in September.

The new entrance is located directly across from the AMC Loews movie theatre and near theย ย ย ย ย  St. Maryโ€™s Gymnastics Center.ย  The park address is:ย  21871 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, Maryland.

Questions or comments regarding this project or ceremony should be directed to the St. Maryโ€™s County Department of Recreation and Parks at (301) 475-4200, ext. *1811.