St. Mary’s receives funding for new community park

Annapolis, MD – Several Md. counties, including St. Mary’s, will receive funding for recreational enhancements through Program Open Space. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved the projects at the Jan. 7 meeting in Annapolis.

“Program Open Space ensures families in communities all across Maryland can conveniently enjoy the exciting natural wonders and diverse recreational opportunities found throughout our State,” said Governor O’Malley.

St. Mary’s County will receive $125,000 in additional funding to go toward the design and construction of a new community park on the 120-acre Hayden Farm property in Leonardtown. Plans for the park include multi-purpose athletic fields, baseball/softball fields, a playground, an off-leash dog park, restroom facilities and parking.