Closings, Cancellations, & Delays

Listed below are the programs, facilities, and events that have an impact to their operations or have been cancelled/delayed:

Service Disruption

Basketball Courts at Lake Shore Athletic Complex

The basketball courts located at the Lake Shore Athletic Complex will be closed on or about March 15, 2024, for repairs. Please be advised that the basketball courts will be closed for 3-4 months.

Closed

Brooklyn Heights Park Temporary Closure

Starting March 11, 2024, Brooklyn Height Park will be closed to the public through the Spring of 2025 for park improvement projects. For more information on the park improvements, please visit Brooklyn Heights Park project updates.

Closed

Carrs Wharf Closed

As of December 7, 2023, Carrs Wharf will be closed until further notice for repairs.

Service Disruption

Fort Smallwood Park Construction

Starting September 5, 2023, the eastern half of Fort Smallwood Park will be closed to the public for park improvement projects. The swimming beaches and fishing platforms along the rock armament will be closed to the public through the Spring of 2024. The park's boat ramp area, fishing pier, playground, and pavilion will remain open. Parking will be limited and expect entrance delays into the park on weekends.  For more information on the park closure please call 410-222-0088.

Closed

Mayo Beach Cartop Boat Launch Closure

Cartop Boat Launch at Mayo Beach Park will be temporarily closed starting October 16, 2023 through April 2024 due to shoreline construction. Visit the Cartop Boat Launch page for other water access points.

Change in Service

Mayo Beach Shoreline Restoration

Mayo Beach Park will be undergoing Shoreline Restoration on October 16, 2023 through April 2024. In addition to the Cartop Launch closure, the beach area will be closed to public access as well. The playground and picnic areas remain open.

Notice

Peninsula Park Public Survey

The Department of Recreation & Parks is seeking public input on potential enhancements to Peninsula Park with a survey available until April 29, 2024. Please note that decisions have not been finalized. Visit the survey dedicated to collecting public opinions on the potential additions here: aarecparks.org/palparksurvey

Service Disruption

Tennis Courts at Deale Library

The tennis courts located at the Deale Library will be closed on or about February 12, 2024 for renovations. Please be advised that the tennis courts will be closed for 3-4 months.

Service Disruption

WB&A Trail Paving Repairs

Paving repairs on multiple sections of the WB&A Trail will start March 18, 2024, and will proceed for about 1 week, weather permitting. The work will start at the northern end of the trail and head southward.