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Department of Recreation and Parks - Youth & Adult Sports

Wanna play? It doesn’t matter whether you’re a child ready for your first taste of organized football or tennis or if you’re an adult eager to experience a coed Whiffle Ball league. The Division of Youth and Adult Sports provides a wide array of athletic choices for all age groups. Does boxing, indoor soccer or skateboarding sound like fun? Maybe track and field, football, or basketball are more your speed. In the Division of Youth and Adult Sports, you will find a program suited to your needs. The Division promotes the whole individual, good sportsmanship and an environment that is both fun and competitive.

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The mission of the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks (BCRP) is to provide a safe, fun learning environment for Baltimore’s youth. Our goal is to create an opportunity for children to work together as a team and to develop their talent. We emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork and respect for authority figures (Directors, Coaches, and Game Officials).

Sports Photo Identification Cards

Youth participating in league sports are required to have a valid sports identification card. To obtain an ID card, participants must present a birth certificate and social security card. The cost is $5. For more information, please call the following locations:

Virginia S. Baker Recreation Center
2601 E. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6-8 p.m.
(410) 396-9156

Easterwood Recreation Center
1530 N. Bentalou St.
Baltimore, MD 21216
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 2-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 2-5:30 p.m.
(410) 396-0655

Baltimore Neighborhood Basketball League (B.N.B.L.)

Sherron Bogues, Recreation Programmer
(410) 396-0848

“Take it to the Hoop!” The BNBL’s goal is to reach boys and girls, ages 6-18, who are interested in developing basketball skills through league play. The league runs from May through July at various locations throughout the city. Registration will begin in April. Fees are $200 per team.

Baseball Program

Don Salamone, Program Assistant
Office: (410) 396-7019
Field House: (410) 244-0833 (410) 245-0613


Batter up! Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks’ Youth and Adult Sports Division is ‘stepping up to the plate’ and bringing baseball to Baltimore communities. Our Baseball program has been serving both youth and adults for over 50 years. The spring and summer Citywide Baseball and RBI leagues start in May and continue until July. The Little Leagues run from April through July. Citywide Baseball and RBI leagues’ organizational meetings are in March. The Orioles Baseball Clinic is held in Carroll Park in May or June (date and time to be announced). The AAABA League (20 and under) begins in May.

Believe in Fun Fitness Mobile

Rent four hours of Fitness and Fun with the “new and improved” Believe in Fun Mobile.
For $150, your next birthday party, family reunion, community festival or block party will be extra special! This portable “Wagon of Fun” includes a variety of active games that are sure to keep the party going. Some of these portable games include a basketball and goal, portable Frisbee targets, hippety hop balls, miniature golf and rubber horseshoes. The mobile is available for events from March through November. For additional information, please contact the Division of Youth and Adult Sports at (410) 396-6136.

Biking and Skateboarding Program

Carroll Park Bike and Skate Facility
Don Salamone, Manager
800 Bayard St.
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 245-0613, (410) 244-0833

Get those wheels a-spinning at the Carroll Park Bike and Skate Facility. The season begins in April. The hours of operation are dawn until dusk, Monday through Sunday. The facility is FREE and open to the public. There are biking and skateboarding contests every month. The Bike and Skateboard Facility is located in Carroll Park behind the PAL Recreation Center on Bayard St. For more information, please call (410) 245-0613.

Boxing Program

Leon Fitzgerald, Manager
Upton Boxing Center
1901 Pennsylvania Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2588

“Take it to the Ring!” This is one of Baltimore’s newest special facilities. The youth boxing program exposes participants to basic and advanced boxing skills. Training includes proper exercises for warm up, proper movement and stance, shadow boxing and more. Other activities include shows, boxing routines (basic skills), ring sparring and more. Fitness and self-defense classes are also offered. Upton also offers after-school programming, including a computer lab and universal gym (weight room).

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 5-9 p.m.

After-school Program:
Monday - Friday, 3-6 p.m.

Registration is $5 per day or $65 per year

For more information, please contact Leon Fitzgerald at (443) 984-2588 or (443) 984-3655, or Garry Jackson at (410) 396-7019.

Disc Golf Program

Garry Jackson, Recreation Program Assistant
(410) 396-7016

No golf clubs allowed! A “Frisbee like” disc is used instead. The basic principle of trying to complete the course in the fewest number of throws is the same! Come see for yourself at the Druid Hill Park Disc Golf Course. For more information on special programs and events, please call (410) 396-7016.

Fishing

Bob Wall, program manager
(410) 396-6136

When kids catch their first fish, it’s like a special Birthday surprise and hitting that winning home run all in one. Join Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks for the 2008 Family Fishing Fun season at Patterson Park Boat Lake. A parent or guardian must accompany children.  Parents/Guardians are encouraged to fish with participants. All fish must be reeled in by the children. This is  “catch and release” fishing. For more information on dates and times, please call Bob Wall at (410) 396-6136.

Project Reach One! Teach One!

Sherron Bogues, Recreation Programmer
(410) 396-0848

Project Reach One! Teach One! provides academic and athletic opportunities, including S.A.T preparation, the Mayor’s Holiday Basketball Tournament, the Spelling Bee contest, and an Easter Showcase Basketball Tournament for economically disadvantaged students from elementary to high school levels. Its objective is to conduct youth programs that enhance academics, while increasing participation in constructive athletic activities.

Soccer Program

Don Salamone
(410) 396-7019 or (410) 245-0613

The co-ed outdoor soccer program will be played at Herring Run Park. There will be a Korean soccer league, adult soccer league and youth soccer league. The program starts in April. For more information, please call (410) 396-7019.

Softball Program

Ed Clark, Sports Coordinator
(410) 396-9392/9492

Hit a home run with Rec and Parks! The Youth and Adults’ Softball program consists of leagues and tournaments for teams and individuals within the various city park districts. A league consists of a minimum of four teams. Youth, women’s, men’s and co-ed leagues categorize team divisions. Games will be played on Patterson, Druid Hill, Riverside, Joseph Lee, Latrobe, Carroll, Holabird and Clifton Park fields.

Adult Softball Leagues

The Adult Softball Program consists of leagues and tournaments for various levels of competition. The levels of competition include women’s, men’s and co-ed divisions. Leagues and tournaments are held in city parks. Locations include Patterson, Joseph Lee, Holabird, Druid Hill, Riverside, Latrobe, Carroll and Clifton parks. Team Cost: $210 for a single game league; $230 doubleheader league. 

Registration: for Spring Leagues is Tuesday, March 11, 2008
6:30-8 p.m.  Mimi DiPietro Ice Rink in Patterson Park

Spring/Summer Leagues begin: Monday, April 14th

Summer Leagues begin: Monday, June 9th

Fall Leagues begin: Tuesday, Sept. 2nd

Days and times vary per League

Tennis

Brennan McElroy, Program Coordinator
(410) 396-7019

“Take it to the courts,” the tennis courts! There are more than 60 open play tennis courts throughout Baltimore City. The courts are operated on a first come first serve basis, unless otherwise permitted by the Department. The BCRP Tennis program is a great source for lessons, league play and summer camp. Tennis anyone?

Track and Field Program

Tarik Brown, Recreation Program Assistant
(410) 396-7016

On your mark, get set, go! For nearly 100 years, Baltimore City has offered Track and Field activities for the athletic and recreational benefit of city residents. The Track and Field program offers clinics, developmental and competitive meets and participation in local, regional and national competitions. Participants have competed in the Jesse Owens Program, the U.S. Youth Games, Hershey Games, AAU Junior Olympics, the East Coast Invitational, the National Age Group Championships and the Nike Invitational. This program is open to ages 7-18. For more specific details regarding schedules and associated costs, please contact (410) 396-7016.

Youth Tackle Football Program

Sherron Bogues, Recreation Programmer
(410) 396-0848

”Down, Set, Hike!” During the summer months, many kids are busy getting ready to play football. This program is open for both boys and girls in the following age groups: 9-11, 10-12 and 11-14 years. Practice begins in July for the fall season. Registration is ongoing; the fees are TBA. For more information, please contact your neighborhood recreation center. If you need additional assistance, please contact Sherron Bogues at (410) 396-0848.

Sun. July 6, 2008

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