Recreation and Parks Events
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Saturday, June 5, 2021
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National Trails Day Sunset Hike & Campfire Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Locations: Bacon Ridge Natural Area Details:
Join a Park Ranger for a 1-mile sunset hike through the trails at Bacon Ridge Natural Area (Forney Road Access). Explore the rustic landscape and picturesque views, listen for the sounds of wildlife, and enjoy a campfire.
Bring a portable camp chair and share s'mores and stories by the fire.
Prepackaged s'mores supplies will be provided.Registration open to 5 year olds and up (5-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult).
Fee: $5.00 per participant
Register Online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/aarecparks/activity/search/detail/20469?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US
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Sunday, June 6, 2021
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Blacksmith Shop Workday Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Locations: Kinder Farm Park Details: Stop by the Kinder Farm Park Blacksmith Shop and watch the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild members forging metal, using various tools. Stand on the sidelines and view a trade that is over 100 years old but still very much alive today at Kinder Farm Park. The Blacksmith Shop is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Monday, June 7, 2021
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Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild Meeting Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Locations: Kinder Farm Park Details: The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Members learn and practice new techniques as they work on their projects. No registration required. No gate fees.
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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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District 1 Town Hall - Listening Session for the Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Locations: Virtual Meeting Details:
The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreations and Parks, along with County
Council members, invite you to participate in a virtual District 1 Town Hall - Listening Session for the
Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP).Anne Arundel County is updating its LPPRP to serve as a guide for land conservation and
parks and recreation planning, park development, program improvements, and decision
making. The “Town Hall” sessions will offer the Department an opportunity to further
collect and evaluate information to better serve the public. The planned listening sessions
are the second step in the Department’s outreach to the public for input to the Plan.The Department wants to hear your ideas and with its planning consultant will present the
LPPRP, its purpose, and discuss the schedule for completing the 2022 update. A map of
your District showing Recreation and Parks facilities will be presented. Following any
comments which you may wish to make, registered public speakers will have two minutes
each to offer their thoughts on our parks.
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Sunday, June 13, 2021
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Blacksmith Shop Workday Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Locations: Kinder Farm Park Details: Stop by the Kinder Farm Park Blacksmith Shop and watch the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild members forging metal, using various tools. Stand on the sidelines and view a trade that is over 100 years old but still very much alive today at Kinder Farm Park. The Blacksmith Shop is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Campfire with a Park Ranger Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Locations: Spriggs Farm Park Details:
Join a Park Ranger and other local experts on the bank of the Magothy River and discover the rich history of the land and water that once provided food and sustenance to local Native Americans, a 19th century home to the Spriggs family, a produce farm, and is now a preserved forest for future generations.
Bring a portable camp chair and share s'mores and stories by the fire. Prepackaged s'mores supplies will be provided.
Registration open to 5 year olds and up (5-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult).
Fee: $5.00 per participant
Register Online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/aarecparks/activity/search/detail/20470?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US
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Monday, June 14, 2021
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Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild Meeting Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Locations: Kinder Farm Park Details: The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Members learn and practice new techniques as they work on their projects. No registration required. No gate fees.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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District 2 Town Hall - Listening Session for the Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Locations: Virtual Meeting Details:
The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreations and Parks, along with County
Council members, invite you to participate in a virtual District 2 Town Hall - Listening Session for the
Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP).Anne Arundel County is updating its LPPRP to serve as a guide for land conservation and
parks and recreation planning, park development, program improvements, and decision
making. The “Town Hall” sessions will offer the Department an opportunity to further
collect and evaluate information to better serve the public. The planned listening sessions
are the second step in the Department’s outreach to the public for input to the Plan.The Department wants to hear your ideas and with its planning consultant will present the
LPPRP, its purpose, and discuss the schedule for completing the 2022 update. A map of
your District showing Recreation and Parks facilities will be presented. Following any
comments which you may wish to make, registered public speakers will have two minutes
each to offer their thoughts on our parks.
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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District 4 Town Hall - Listening Session for the Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Locations: Virtual Meeting Details:
The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreations and Parks, along with County
Council members, invite you to participate in a virtual District 4 Town Hall - Listening Session for the
Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP).Anne Arundel County is updating its LPPRP to serve as a guide for land conservation and
parks and recreation planning, park development, program improvements, and decision
making. The “Town Hall” sessions will offer the Department an opportunity to further
collect and evaluate information to better serve the public. The planned listening sessions
are the second step in the Department’s outreach to the public for input to the Plan.The Department wants to hear your ideas and with its planning consultant will present the
LPPRP, its purpose, and discuss the schedule for completing the 2022 update. A map of
your District showing Recreation and Parks facilities will be presented. Following any
comments which you may wish to make, registered public speakers will have two minutes
each to offer their thoughts on our parks.
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Sunday, June 20, 2021
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Blacksmith Shop Workday Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Locations: Kinder Farm Park Details: Stop by the Kinder Farm Park Blacksmith Shop and watch the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild members forging metal, using various tools. Stand on the sidelines and view a trade that is over 100 years old but still very much alive today at Kinder Farm Park. The Blacksmith Shop is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Monday, June 21, 2021
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Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild Meeting Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Locations: Kinder Farm Park Details: The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Members learn and practice new techniques as they work on their projects. No registration required. No gate fees.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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District 5 Town Hall - Listening Session for the Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Locations: Virtual Meeting Details:
The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreations and Parks, along with County
Council members, invite you to participate in a virtual District 5 Town Hall - Listening Session for the
Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP).Anne Arundel County is updating its LPPRP to serve as a guide for land conservation and
parks and recreation planning, park development, program improvements, and decision
making. The “Town Hall” sessions will offer the Department an opportunity to further
collect and evaluate information to better serve the public. The planned listening sessions
are the second step in the Department’s outreach to the public for input to the Plan.The Department wants to hear your ideas and with its planning consultant will present the
LPPRP, its purpose, and discuss the schedule for completing the 2022 update. A map of
your District showing Recreation and Parks facilities will be presented. Following any
comments which you may wish to make, registered public speakers will have two minutes
each to offer their thoughts on our parks.
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Friday, June 25, 2021
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Great American Campout (Overnight) Time: 6:00pm - 11:00am Locations: South River Farm Park Details:
Enjoy a rare opportunity to sleep under the stars at on of the County's beautiful natural areas. Spend your evening hiking, making s'mores over the fire, and stargazing, all without leaving the County. Participants must supply their own camping equipment and meals (recommended gear list will be provided). Prepackaged s'mores, light snacks and drinks will provided.
Registration open to all. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Register online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/aarecparks/activity/search/detail/20471?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US
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Sunday, June 27, 2021
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Blacksmith Shop Workday Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Locations: Kinder Farm Park Details: Stop by the Kinder Farm Park Blacksmith Shop and watch the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild members forging metal, using various tools. Stand on the sidelines and view a trade that is over 100 years old but still very much alive today at Kinder Farm Park. The Blacksmith Shop is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Monday, June 28, 2021
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Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild Meeting Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Locations: Kinder Farm Park Details: The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Members learn and practice new techniques as they work on their projects. No registration required. No gate fees.
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