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Wanda S. Durden
Wanda S. Durden
Director

Thank you for visiting BCRP's Web site. Our mission is to provide diverse recreational, environmental, cultural, educational and leisure opportunities that will benefit current and future generations. Whether you're looking for recreational programs for kids or seniors, beautiful green space, hours of operation at special facilities, or the perfect venue to host your special event, we have exactly what you're looking for. Take some time to explore our site and discover "what's happening" at BCRP. We have a host of fun-filled activities for everyone!

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THINGS TO DO IN JANUARY!

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2009 Unlimited Winter Basketball Leagues
Male and Female leagues (30 & over/40 & over)
Get up, get out and get active! Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks is NOW accepting teams and players for the winter basketball leagues. Registration deadline and organization meeting is January 26th.

Registration is $300 per team and includes a t-shirt. Official fee is $32 per team, per game. For more information or to register, please call coordinator Sherron Bogues or assistant coordinator Leon Howard, Sr. at (410) 396-0848.

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Winter Session Indoor Soccer League

William J. Myers Soccer Pavilion
4300 W. Bay Ave.—21225
(410) 396-5782
6—11 p.m.
Get a huge kick out of soccer. Enjoy competitive, recreational or coed play. Teams will play eight to 10 games. League play will start the third week of February and continue through November. All championship teams will receive awards at the end of the season. Registration is $550 per team.

Friday, Jan. 9, 2009

Friday Night Roller Skating
Lakeland Recreation Center

2921 Stranden Road—21230
(410) 396-0091
6:30—8:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of skating, music, games and prizes. Recommended for ages 5-13. Admission is $2.

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009

Gwynns Falls Autumn/Winter Saturday Trail Trek
Carrie Murray Nature Center
1901 Ridgetop Road—21207 
(410) 396-0440
10 a.m.—noon
Get ACTIVE with a fast moving hike through Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. Travel a three-mile circuit route and get a view of the park’s wonderful sights. Pre-registration required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots. Recommended for ages 12 with moderate experience. Admission is $2.


Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009


Starry Skies Night Hike

Carrie Murray Nature Center
1901 Ridgetop Road--21207
(410) 396-0440
5—6:30 p.m.
Let the stars be your guide during this two-mile hike in the crisp winter air. Pre-registration required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots. Recommended for ages 12 and over with moderate hiking experience. Admission is $3.


Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009

Neighborhood Tree Steward Pruning Class
Carroll Park Field House
800 Bayard St.—21223
10 a.m.—noon
Learn how to properly prune and care for young trees. Recommended for adults. This activity is FREE and open to the public. For more information, please e-mail Elizabeth Concra at elizabeth.concra@baltimorecity.gov.

 

Monday, Jan. 19, 2009

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day School’s Out Public Skating Session
Dominic “Mimi” DiPietro Family Skating Center

200 S. Linwood Ave.—21224
(410) 396-9392
noon—2 p.m.
School is out and it’s time to hit the ice! Recommended for all ages. Admission is $4; skate rental is $2.


Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

Campfire Hike
Gwynns Falls Trail/Leakin Park (Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block of Windsor Mill Road
(410) 396-0440
5—7 p.m.
Bats! Owls! Who knows what! Enjoy a hike through the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. Roast s’mores and listen to stories around the fire. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots. Pre-registration required; please call at least 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 6 and over. Admission is $5.

 

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009

Teen Indoor Football Tournament
Mora Crossman Recreation Center
701 S. Rappolla St.—21224
(410) 396-9222
5:30—7 p.m.
Cheer on your favorite team as they compete in a single-elimination contest. Recommended for ages 12-17. This event is FREE and open to the public.


Friday, Jan. 23, 2009

Maryland Senior Idol Competition

Howard County Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 396-2920
1 p.m.
Cheer on local seniors as they compete for the title of Maryland Senior Idol. Transportation will be available from designated senior sites. Admission is $5.

Lakeland Viking Annual Football Banquet

Lakeland Recreation Center
2921 Stranden Road—21230
(410) 396-0091
7 p.m.
Celebrate the achievements of the Lakeland Vikings with family and friends. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $3; FREE for all players and cheerleaders.

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009

Saturday Afternoon Hikes on the Gwynns Falls Trail
The Gwynns Falls Trail
4500 Franklintown Road—21207
(410) 396-0440
10 a.m.—noon
Get familiar with the Gwynns Falls Trail system during a guided tour that covers many topics of interest related to history, the city and nature. Pre-registration required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots. Recommended for ages 8 and over. Admission is $1.


Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009

Variety Club Seniors
Curtis Bay Recreation Center
1630 Filbert St.—21226
(410) 396-1811
10 a.m.—2 p.m.
Enjoy our recreational day program for senior citizens with disabilities, featuring adapted programs in arts and crafts, games, exercise programs, special on-site activities of interest and day trips. Limited transportation will be available for Baltimore City residents. Admission is $2.


Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009

Aqua Aerobics
Cherry Hill Aquatics Center
2600 Giles Road—21225
(410) 446-7974
10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Movement, exercise and fun will make this winter swim feel like a day at the beach in July. This program is for adults with developmental disabilities.  Admission is $5 for a six-week session.


 

Tue. January 6, 2009

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