Governor Martin O’Malley announced Board of Public Works (BPW) approval of local-side Program Open Space (POS) funds for improvements at 24 local park and recreation facilities in eight counties across Maryland.

 “Local parks are often the heart of our communities,” said Governor O’Malley. “Investing in a more sustainable Maryland by expanding and improving neighborhood recreation areas enables working families and children of all ages to participate in active recreation and live healthier lives.”

 Funding for the following projects was approved today: 

  • St. Mary’s County received $639,315 for four local park and recreation area improvements.
  • Expansion of the Three Notch Trail in California will be partially financed by a $330,000 grant.  Beginning at the Walmart and extending a half mile to connect with Chancellor’s Run Road, the Trail will offer walking, biking, running, and rollerblading opportunities.  Once completed, the Trail is expected to receive 25,000 visits annually.
  • A $160,000 grant will finance entrance, roadway, and parking area improvements at the Seventh District Park in Bushwood.
  • A $100,000 grant will partially finance walkway and parking improvements at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park.
  • Two new tennis courts will be built at Cecil Park in Valley Lee and partially funded by a $49,315 grant.  Once completed, the Park is expected to receive 20,000 visits annually.
  • Prince George’s County received $518,600 for three local recreation facility improvements.
  • Installation of an automated sporting clay course and improved pathways at the Prince George’s Sports Center (Trap & Skeet) in Glenn Dale will be partially funded with a $177,750 grant.  The improvements will enable the Center to serve as an Olympic training site as well as support major local and national events.  Once expanded, the Center is expected to receive 18,500 visits each year.
  • The City of Greenbelt received a $318,850 grant to fund pool and locker room improvements at the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center.
  • The City of Laurel received a $22,000 grant to partially fund expansion of walking/jogging paths and other improvements at Riverfront Park.  Once improved, the Park is estimated to receive 8,500 visits annually.

 

  • Garrett County received $5,850 to upgrade playground equipment in Grantsville’s Town Park.


  • Montgomery County received $241,500 to replace the ceiling and failing lighting at the Cabin John Indoor Tennis Center.

·       –  Somerset County received $314,550 for four local park and recreation area improvements.

  • Upper Hill Recreation Park will install playground equipment, picnic tables, grills and a pavilion financed by a $51,300 grant.  Once improved, the Park is expected to receive an estimated 2,500 visits annually.
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