Closings, Cancellations, & Delays

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

Change in Service

B&A Trail Repair

Starting on or about April 3rd, 2024, the B&A Trail will be closed to all access just south of the Jones Station Rd intersection each weekday. Emergency repairs are needed to a culvert underneath the trail. Trail users will not be able to get through the work zone and there is no work around. The repairs are expected to take 2-3 weeks to complete. The trail will be left safe and passable at the end of each workday and over the weekends.

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.

Closed

Closure for Easter Sunday

The Arundel Olympic Swim Center and North Arundel Aquatic Center are closed on Sunday, March 31, 2024. 

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

Generals Highway - Playground Closure

The playground at Generals Highway will be receiving a new rubber surface and will be closed for about 3 days starting on Monday, April 8, 2024.

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.

Closed

Mayo Beach Park - Playground Closure

The playground at Mayo Beach Park is currently being replaced and the new playground should be completed by April 5, 2024.

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

Closed

Riva Park - Playground Closure

The playground at Riva Park will be receiving a new rubber surface and will be closed for about 3 days starting on Monday, April 1, 2024.

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.