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St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks

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Recreation & Parks offers 8 recreation facilities, 23 parks, 19 playgrounds, 4 dog parks, 15 public landings, bike trail, 4 museums and an 18-hole golf course with a restaurant and event venue.

11/06/2026

⚠️For Friday, November 6:

🚫All baseball/softball and natural grass fields are closed due to saturation.

✅Synthetic turf fields remain open for previously permitted use.

11/06/2026

🗽Live from New York... it's the R&P Holiday Bus Trip on Saturday, December 12!

🔗Register now: https://tinyurl.com/RP-Bus-Trips

🎄Spend the afternoon in NYC your way and take in the sights, shows, shopping, dining, and more. See the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Plaza, take an elevator to the top of the Empire State Building, catch the Staten Island Ferry for a view of the Statue of Liberty—the choice is yours for the day.

🚌Busses leave Leonardtown at 6:00am with an expected arrival time near Times Square at approximately 11:30am. Busses leave New York at 7:00pm for the return to Leonardtown.

📞Got questions or seeking registration assistance? Contact the R&P Main Office at 301-475-4200 ext. 1800, or email [email protected]

11/06/2026

🎄Ceramic Ornaments and Wreath Workshop: Saturday, December 5 from 1:00-4:00pm

🔗Register now: https://tinyurl.com/3bbbwmaa

🎅Join R&P and Elemnt Ceramics for a special Holiday Pottery Workshop for adults! Spend the afternoon building your own one of a kind ornaments and ceramic wreaths, just in time for the Christmas and holiday season! No experience needed.

ℹThis workshop takes place at Elemnt Ceramics in Park Hall. Registration is open for ages 18+.

📞Got questions or seeking registration assistance? Contact the R&P Main Office at 301-475-4200 ext. 1800, or email [email protected].

11/05/2026

⚽️We're hiring! St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks is hiring an Indoor Soccer Referee to officiate indoor soccer at Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown.

🔗Indoor Soccer Referee job description and application instructions: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/jobsoccerreferee.pdf

⏲Candidates for this position must be knowledgeable about the game of soccer, have the ability (or learn) to operate a score clock, and be skilled in working with athletes, coaches and other participants. Referees for adult games must be 18+ and referees for youth games must 16+.

📧For questions, contact R&P Sports Coordinator Zachary Zalovick at [email protected].

11/05/2026

🛼When's the last time you went roller skating? Bring your skates or rent a pair at Leonard Hall Recreation Center for Family Skate on Sundays from 2:00-5:00pm!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦The indoor arena at Leonard Hall provides the perfect space for roller skaters of all abilities and all ages to join in the fun.

📲Advance reservations are available online through CivicPlus or you may pay in-person at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. $5/person and $2.50/roller skate rental.

🔗Advance registration: https://tinyurl.com/RP-Rollerskating

✅Bringing your own skates, including roller blades, is permitted. If you need skates, both traditional skates and inline are available to rent for $2.50.

❓Got questions about an R&P program or facility? Contact the R&P Main Office at 301-475-4200 ext. 1800, or email [email protected].

11/05/2026

🦃Sunday, November 22 at 9:00am sharp: Baggett Park is hosting this year's R&P Turkey Trot!

👟Run, walk, stroll or ride this fully paved, accessible and stroller-friendly out and back 5K route along the Three Notch Trail.

🔗Register now: https://tinyurl.com/24mrp2xh

🏆Registration is $40 for county residents 12 and up, $15 for ages 5-12, and free for those under 5.

👕Registrants will receive a T-shirt and commemorative item. Proceeds from R&P Fun Runs help support the R&P youth scholarship fund.

☕ La Tazza Coffee Co., located right next to Baggett Park near the Start/Finish area, will be open during the Turkey Trot.

❓Questions about online registration? Contact R&P at [email protected] or call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800.

11/04/2026

🍁From the colorful leaves to the golden light and long shadows, there's just something special about autumn afternoons at your local park.

📷Today's photos are from Dorsey Park in Hollywood. Now is a great time of year to take advantage of this park's amenities, including its playground, wooded nature trail, tennis courts, basketball court, fenced-in dog park, and more!

🍂What's your favorite autumn activity at your local St. Mary's County Park? Let us know in the comments!

🗺Find your park! See all R&P locations here: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/RPcountymap.pdf

11/04/2026

🎅Before he makes his journey around the world and down your chimney, Santa Claus is coming to WAC!

🤿Join us on Saturday, December 12 at the Wellness & Aquatics Center in Leonardtown for Scuba with Santa — a WAC tradition! Learn the basics of scuba diving with the professionals from Southern Maryland Divers, then get a photo underwater with the big man in red! Slots are available from 12:00-4:00pm.

🔗Register now: https://tinyurl.com/WAC-Scuba

ℹ️Registration is available for ages 10+, with a parent/guardian required for all registrants under 18. A medical waiver is required for all participants.

📞Question about WAC programs or registration? Contact the Wellness & Aquatics Center front desk by phone at 301-475-4200 ext. 1821 or by email at [email protected].

11/04/2026

🦃Only a couple spots are left for the Total Turkey Takeover TR Kids Club on Friday, November 13 from 5:00-9:00pm at Leonardtown Middle School!

🔗Register now: https://tinyurl.com/e97yddz5

🍂Parents get a night off, while Kids Club staff provide a safe and inviting environment for kids to be themselves and have fun! Kids will participate in a variety of turkey and thanksgiving themed games, crafts and activities.

🧩For children with disabilities, ages 5-13.

❓For questions about this program, contact Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator Crystal Haislip at [email protected] or
301-475-4200 ext. 1806.

11/03/2026

🍎Out of School Camps are for grades K-6 and offer a day of fun at Hollywood Recreation Center when schools are not in session! Activities include games, crafts, and more.

🔗Register now: https://tinyurl.com/OSCamps

Upcoming Out of School Camps:
🦃 Day Before Thanksgiving OSC
🗓Wednesday, November 25 from 6:30am-4:00pm

❄️Winter Break OSC
🗓December 21-23 & 28-30 from 6:30am-6:30pm

📈Spaces are limited, so register early! Minimum enrollment each day/session must be met for each program date to run.

❓Questions about camp or registration? Contact R&P at [email protected] or call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800.

Address

23150 Leonard Hall Drive
Leonardtown, MD
20650

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13014754200

Website

https://secure.rec1.com/MD/st-marys-county-md/catalog, http://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate

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