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Town of La Plata Town of La Plata The Town of La Plata was incorporated on April 4, 1888.

The Town of La Plata is located in Southern Maryland about 30 miles southeast of Washington, DC, 60 miles south of Baltimore, and 45 miles southwest of Annapolis. The Town of La Plata serves as the county seat for the Charles County Government and was originally founded in the 1870's as the Pennsylvania Railroad was granted a right of way to build its tracks and station. Since La Plata's inception it has grown into a beautiful small town with 8,753 residents in the 2010 Census, and hundreds of small businesses that serve Southern Maryland.

TWO GREAT TOWN EVENTS to add to your Sat., Oct. 24 FALL FUN afternoon calendar! 1 p.m. Wills Memorial Park ribbon cuttin...
10/16/2026

TWO GREAT TOWN EVENTS to add to your Sat., Oct. 24 FALL FUN afternoon calendar! 1 p.m. Wills Memorial Park ribbon cutting (505 St. Mary's Ave.) celebrates our modernized park with new and inclusive equipment for people with disabilities! Also, Noon - 3 pm, join the Trick-or-Treat Trail from downtown businesses handing out free treats to kids accompanied by an adult. Costumes are encouraged! Participating businesses will display orange & black balloons.

Wills Memorial Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Trick or Treat TrailLook for the balloons around Town on Sat., Oct. 24th w...
10/15/2026

Wills Memorial Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Trick or Treat Trail

Look for the balloons around Town on Sat., Oct. 24th when we’re in full Fall Fun mode! Join us on 10/24 at 1 p.m. at the reopening celebration of Wills Memorial Park (505 St. Mary's Ave.)! The event will highlight the revitalized park with new, inclusive playground equipment and ADA-accessible amenities! Then, kids with parents should trek the Town’s Trick-or-Treat Trail in downtown until 3 p.m. Participating businesses have free treats (look for orange and black balloons & wear costumes)!

🚧 EMERGENCY REPAIRS — TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧Public Works crews are conducting repairs on a watermain break in the southbound la...
10/15/2026

🚧 EMERGENCY REPAIRS — TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧

Public Works crews are conducting repairs on a watermain break in the southbound lane of Route 301 just south of Hawthorne Road by the Dash In.

Please use extra caution when traveling through the area. Be alert for crews working near the roadway, and changing traffic conditions.

Slow down, stay alert, and give our Public Works crews plenty of room to work.

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe!

It is that time of year, leaves, leaves and more leaves. Just a reminder the Public Works Department will begin loose le...
10/14/2026

It is that time of year, leaves, leaves and more leaves.

Just a reminder the Public Works Department will begin loose leaf collection from October 12 to December 31, 2026. Crews will be picking up per the schedule below, so there is no need to call for pick up service.

Good morning, La Plata Residents,Water bills, for the service period ending September 30, 2026, were delayed in producti...
10/14/2026

Good morning, La Plata Residents,

Water bills, for the service period ending September 30, 2026, were delayed in production and are expected to be in resident's mailboxes later this week.

We are adjusting the bill due date to offer flexibility for any issues this delay may have caused.

Payments are now due Thursday, November 12th.

Bills are also available online at www.townoflaplata.org.

Just follow these simple steps:
1. Select "Payments"
2. Select "Utility/Water Payments"
3. Enter your account number.

That's it! Quick, easy, and convenient.

If you have any questions, or need any assistance with the online platform, please give us a call at (301) 934-8421.

Thanks for your patience and understanding, neighbors!

Town of La Plata Finance

The downtown La Plata area is STUFFED with entries in the Scarecrow Competition. This is week two of voting. Over 2,700...
10/12/2026

The downtown La Plata area is STUFFED with entries in the Scarecrow Competition. This is week two of voting. Over 2,700 votes have been captured for the Town's creative displays. The best view of these masterpieces is in-person, while strolling around the area. Voting online from the photo grid is another option! Some of the scarecrows are not pictured, but they are on the ballot and are sitting in their spaces. Vote now through October 18th: https://wkf.ms/4hu4blH
Paper voting forms are in the Town Hall Lobby, in the 24 hour area with the dropbox.

Congratulations to Academy for Excellence in Local Governance graduate Councilor Tyjon Johnson and Torchbearer leader Ma...
10/07/2026

Congratulations to Academy for Excellence in Local Governance graduate Councilor Tyjon Johnson and Torchbearer leader Mayor Jeannine James.

Municipal leaders consistently pursue education and learn how to be stronger leaders. Partnering with the University of Maryland Institute for Public Leadership, Maryland Association of Counties and our insurance pool, Local Government Insurance Trust, our most recent Academy for Excellence in Local Governance graduates have been announced and we ask you to celebrate alongside our members. The celebration of our graduates will continue during the Excellence in Leadership Conference this December.

Torchbearers: A “Torchbearer” is a leader in government who continuously seeks knowledge and inspires others to strive for excellence in public service. Fellow graduates from the Academy program, they may become a “Torchbearer” by participating in this annual program. Graduate Fellows pursue ongoing professional education opportunities by participating in Academy Graduate courses, retaking Academy Core classes, mentoring others in local government, or participating on various Boards and Committees.

From tiny acorns mighty oaks grow...and in some cases, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!We're hosting the Farmer...
10/03/2026

From tiny acorns mighty oaks grow...and in some cases, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

We're hosting the Farmers Market Junior Edition this weekend, and we're expecting an amazing lineup of young entrepreneurs. Who knows...future vendors and business owners may be among them! Every great business started as someone's idea. Check the map for green acorns -- those are our junior vendors.

Come visit our veteran and aspiring vendors out behind the Charles County Courthouse complex (209 Washington Ave, La Plata), 10/03/26, 9AM - 2PM. Supporting local business is always a feel-good situation -- this weekend will make you feel even better about it!

Ohana Snow Shaved Ice
Sabores Frescos
Solid Rock Company
Sweet Corazon
Studio Spoltore
Keith's Pretzel Bombs
Your Neighbor's Farmstand
MarDee's Bakery
Simpson's Market Garden
The Farm at Thorne Gut
SK Bakery
Floating Lotus Farmstead
Raw Juice Market
Should I Smoke That
Cove Point Winery
Rough Cut Customs
Glitter & Glue Co.
Carol's Citchen
Billy the Beekeeper
Cookie Cazimi
Brower House & Homestead
Mama Kim's Bagels
Ross Creek Meadows
Alyssa's Creations
Jacks Produce Farm
The Charcuterie Social
Festive Bites
Pond View Acres
BeYOUtifully Favored
Rootbound Farms
Red Tree Farmstead
Cottage Kitchen Sweets by Sue
Mully's Brewery
Shea Xpress
Forage Dog Barkery
Zekiah Ridge Farm and Flowers
Honey H**p Farms
Coastal Adornments
Small Great Things
Britt's Body Butters
Southern Maryland Crabs
Michael the Oilman
Timber Hill Produce
Lempira Coffee Roasters




Weather is raining on our weekend. Due to forecasted rain on Saturday and Sunday, the October 4th Fall Festival has been...
10/02/2026

Weather is raining on our weekend. Due to forecasted rain on Saturday and Sunday, the October 4th Fall Festival has been CANCELLED. The Pumpkin Giveaway is still on! Take, bake or decorate! On Sunday, drive to Town of La Plata's Town Hall at 305 Queen Anne St to grab a free pumpkin - 2 per family please, while supplies last. 🎃 See you at the next event, the Town's Trick or Trail, treat activity on October 24th. Details and updates coming soon.

🚧 EMERGENCY REPAIRS — TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧Public Works crews are conducting emergency repairs in the median just north of Haw...
10/01/2026

🚧 EMERGENCY REPAIRS — TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧

Public Works crews are conducting emergency repairs in the median just north of Hawthorne Road and Route 301.

Please use extra caution when traveling through the area. Be alert for vehicles entering and exiting the median, crews working near the roadway, and changing traffic conditions.

Slow down, stay alert, and give our Public Works crews plenty of room to work.

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe!

Address

305 Queen Anne Street
La Plata, MD
20646

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13019348421

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