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23 Maryland Parks and Playgrounds Receive Funding

Department of Natural Resources Now Accepting Grant Applications for Next YearCommunity park

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting grant applications from cities and towns looking to rehabilitate or enhance local parks and playgrounds in their communities. Funding from the Community Parks and Playground Program can be utilized to restore existing areas and features or to develop and expand new green spaces. Applications for Fiscal Year 2018 funding are due on Aug. 17.

“Creating and improving public access to parks and play areas, especially those in more densely-populated areas, is a top priority for the department and state,” Land Acquisition and Planning Director Emily Wilson said. “That is why we continue to work to expand opportunities for our citizens and children to experience the great outdoors and all that nature has to offer. The program provides a recreational oasis in an otherwise urbanized setting. We encourage municipalities to take advantage of this grant opportunity.”

The department recently awarded 23 grants in Fiscal Year 2017 – totaling $2.5 million – to communities throughout Maryland, from Baltimore City to Trappe. Each grant was evaluated by the department and included in Governor Larry Hogan’s capital budget. Every project will be presented to the Board of Public Works for final approval.

Community Parks and Playground Program grant recipients included:

Baltimore City Clifton Park Playground Replace playground equipment and safety surface. $190,000
Baltimore City Collington Square Park Improvements Replace playground equipment and safety surface. $180,000
Barton Barton Little League Field Upgrade concession stand and restrooms $62,000
Berlin Henry Park Construct permanent restrooms. $95,895
Boonsboro Shafer Park Renovate restrooms. $55,000
Cambridge Cattail Crossing Community Playground Purchase and install playground equipment and safety surface. $191,497
Capitol Heights London Woods Rehabilitate basketball and tennis court surfaces. $96,056
Chesapeake City Helen Titter Park Construct comfort station and parking area. $101,250
Colmar Manor Newton Street Park Replace playground equipment. $97,347
Denton Sharp Road Community Park Construct multi-purpose fields and walking trail. $197,500
District Heights Sports Complex Upgrades Construct restroom facilities, renovate basketball court and install new fitness equipment. $166,534
Emmitsburg Emmitsburg Community Park Renovate pool and restroom area. $217,200
Federalsburg John Smith Water Trail Access Construct ADA canoe and kayak floating pier. $26,404
Galena Galena Elementary School Develop walking trail along perimeter of ball fields. $80,000
Kitzmiller Harrison Hanlin Children’s Park Upgrade playground equipment. $93,473
Leonardtown Fireman’s Park and Heritage Museum Create a new passive park. $125,468
Meyersville Harp Field Replace tot lot and renovate basketball and tennis courts. $45,000
North East North East Community Park Purchase and install playground equipment and safety surface. $8,122
Ocean City Boardwalk Playground Purchase and install new playground equipment and safety surface. $120,500
Oxford Oxford Causeway Park Refurbish tennis courts. $50,000
Preston James T. Wright Park Purchase and install new playground equipment and exercise stations. $74,924
Queenstown Little Queenstown Creek Create new park including boardwalk, kayak launch and observation area. $120,000
Trappe Nace’s Park Create a new passive park. $105,830

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