Department Divisions

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The staff is responsible for planning, management, registration and public information production for all services under its jurisdiction.

PARKS DIVISION
This division of service includes the management and operations of three playground/community parks: Jonestown, Henderson and Dayspring near Ridgely; four school community parks at Lockerman Middle School and Ridgely, Denton and Preston Elementary Schools; two historical markers: Colonel Richardson and Dickerson tombs, the Caroline County Courthouse grounds, Cedar Lane Park (Greensboro) and Harmony Community Park.

In addition the Department manages these facilities:

Denton Armory Community Center - the building is owned by the State of Maryland and has been leased by the Caroline County Commissioners for the last 20 years. It's current function as community centers reflects attendance levels of over 5,300 annually. The Recreation Division offers revenue - generating programs for youth and adults; a portion of the fees charged will be transferred directly to the Armory revenue accounts to defray operating costs. In addition, the facility is rented to private individuals and community groups for birthday parties, church events, sports practices, social events and fitness classes. The Department manages this service by employing trained part-time facility supervisors during community rentals.

Choptank Marina - a 70 slip public marina and boat ramp located south of Preston on the Choptank River. It is operated on revenues generated from annual slip rentals and gas sales. Improvements include dredged marina basin, new roadside bulkhead, widened selected slips and electric service upgrade.

Boat Ramps And Public Landings - Ganey's Wharf, Hillsboro and Greensboro Boat Ramps, Stoney Point Public Landing and Christian Park. Approximately 3.5 acres is mowed and trimmed. Portable toilets are also provided at the developed ramp sites.

RECREATION DIVISION
Youth services represent the largest portion of the total recreation division budget and a majority of the public programs developed and managed by the Department. Services in this category are either self-supporting with revenues generated from fees, grants and private sponsorships, or they are partially subsidized with general tax funds.

Adult and senior services comprises the smallest service category in the division. All services are self-supporting and focus primarily on adult educational classes and karate instruction.

Special Event and Family Services reflects a variety of large and small special event and special service programs both managed and facilitated by this division. The division includes events like Caroline Summerfest, Two Mile Turkey Trot Fun Run, Youth Fishing Derby, and Christmas Holiday programming. All of these services are self-supporting through fees, private sponsorships and a liberal use of volunteers.

The Caroline County Department of Recreation & Parks welcomes the participation of all individuals, including those with disabilities, into our programs. We fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations to encourage participation.

Department Staff

Sue Simmons, Director

Rick Weber, Recreation Supervisor

Joe Brown, Afterschool Program Specialist

Kat Stork, Afterschool & Youth Development Supervisor

George Jamar, Park & Capital Projects Supervisor

Heidi Potter, Office Manager

Linda Rees, Receptionist

Debbie Scott, Afterschool Administrative Aide

Stacy Seward, Recreation Specialist

The office is located in the Health and Public Services Building on Seventh Street in Denton. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday except holidays, special work days, and other noted closings.

Special Thanks
Recreation & Parks gratefully acknowledges the continuing support of the following:

Caroline County Commissioners:
John W. Cole, President
Roger L. Layton, Vice President
Jefferson Ghrist, Member

Richard Barton, County Administrator


The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board meets 8 times per year, the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Recreation & Parks Headquarters at 403 S. Seventh Street in Denton. The Board assists the County Commissioners and this Department in addressing broad policy issues and long-range plans affecting public recreation services. These meetings are open to the public and your comments are welcome. Call 410-479-8120 for more complete meeting details.

Austin Webster, President	Preston
Rachele Freeman	East
Jason Willey	West
Tom Reilly	Hillsboro
Clem Hathaway	Denton
Tobin McNatt	Ridgely
Dalton Mann	Preston
Garry Tribbett	Greensboro
Robin Eaton	Denton
James "Bud" Lewis	Federalsburg
Mike Debelius	Henderson
Jefferson Ghrist	Commissioners Representative
Milton Nagel	Board of Ed. Representative
Brian Spiering	Board of Ed. Representative
Caroline County Public Works Harry Cole, Director Caroline County Board of Education Dr. Edward W. Shirley, Superintendent

For Your Information

To reserve the 4-H Park building or surrounding facilities, call the Cooperative Extension Service at 410-479-4030.

For information on Martinak and Tuckahoe State Parks, call 410-820-1668.

Holiday and Office Closings:
New Year's Day - January
Martin Luther King Day - January
President's Day - February
Good Friday
Memorial Day - May
Independence Day - July
Labor Day - September
Election Day - November
Veteran's Day - November
Thanksgiving Day - November
The Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day - December

We are also closed the 3rd Friday of August at 12 Noon and the Monday and Tuesday following Summerfest.

Advisory Board Public Meetings
The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board meets eight times per year at the Recreation & Parks Department Headquarters, at 403 S. Seventh Street in Denton.

The Board assists the County Commissioners and our department in addressing broad policy issues and long-range plans affecting public recreation services. These meetings are open to the public and your comments are welcome. Call 410-479-8120 for more complete meeting details.

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