Welcome to Kent County, Maryland!


The mission of Kent County Parks and Recreation is to create balanced opportunities for our patrons to play, learn, and grow through our programs and parks.

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All programs at the Kent County Community Center require a Facility Access Card for patrons twelve (12) years of age and older. To mail–in or drop off a registration form, please download the registration form here. (unless there is a registration form listed with a specific activity)

Inclement Weather Announcement Policies

Weather closing information and general announcements are posted on the Kent County Community Center Facebook Page and our Rainout Line at 410-429-1401 or visit https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/4104291401 (usually no later than 7:30 am or 3 pm for evening programs the day in question when weather related).

WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE

Winter 2024-2025

Welcome to Kent County Parks and Recreation

Kent County Parks and Recreation (KCPR) provides enjoyable, safe, family-friendly recreational activities and programs that foster well-being and strengthen community bonds. Our offerings include traditional activities such as an after-school program, summer camp, sports for both adults and youth, and childcare programs. Additionally, we collaborate with partners to host special events and hiking excursions to cater to the diverse needs of our visitors. If you have any inquiries about our programs, parks, or recreational activities, please visit our website or reach out to us via email or phone. We are here to assist you and your family in staying active and engaged! At Kent County Parks and recreation, we are committed to working diligently so that you can enjoy your recreational time to the fullest.

2022 Land Preservation, Parks & Recreation Plan

Kent County has completed the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP). The LPPRP is required by the State of Maryland to be updated every five years and acts as a countywide master plan for land preservation, recreational programming, park acquisition, and facility development. Completion of the plan and required updates is a condition for qualifying for annual Program Open Space Grant funding used to develop parks and recreation facilities.

The file can be viewed at Kent County 2022 Land Preservation, Parks & Recreation Plan. For the best user experience, we recommend viewing the pdf file with Adobe Reader.

2022-2023 Annual Report

2022-2023 Parks & Recreation Annual Report

Program and Activity Registration

View the full registration policies here.

To register for a program or activity, registration is accepted *online, in person and by mail. Registration is accepted on a first come first served basis. A separate registration/form is required for each participant unless noted otherwise with the program description. Paper forms are not necessary if registering online (if online registration is available for the program) or in person. Many of our programs have multiple pages to be completed and may be downloaded from the program information section on this site. Before completing a registration form/packet, please confirm it is the correct form for the program for which you are registering.

Proof of Identity, Residency and Age Guidelines

Department fees are based on residency, with Kent County resident and non-resident fees listed on printed materials, the website, and ActiveNet. Proof of identity and residency may be required for reservations. Shared zip codes with Queen Anne's County may affect fees. Failure to pay additional charges for incorrect rates may result in registration cancellation. See registration policies on the Kent County Parks and Recreation website for more information.

Rainout Line

At the Kent County Community Center (KCCC) and Parks & Recreation/Office (KCPR), we utilize Rainout Line to keep the public informed about weather-related closures or cancellations. This platform delivers updates through text messages, emails, Facebook, and our website. To receive alerts or download the app, please visit our website. 

Mid-Atlantic Recreation & Parks Sports Alliance (MARPSA)

Kent County Parks & Recreation is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Recreation & Parks Sports Alliance (MARPSA). Each year MARPSA recognizes one administrator, one official, one coach and one athlete from each participating region, for not only good sporting behavior, but also actions made on and off the field that put athletes first, assuring a positive sporting environment.

Weather announcements for the School Year (September - May):

  • If Kent County Public Schools (KCPS) are closed, close early, or cancel evening programs, all public-school site programs are closed.
  • Kent County Parks and Recreation (KCPR) youth programs at the Kent County Community Center (KCCC) and KCPR facilities are closed when county facilities remain open.
  • KCPR adult programs at county facilities will be open if county facilities remain open.
  • These policies may not apply to programs by private vendors at the Community Center, as they decide on their schedules when the center remains open during inclement weather.
  • All programs are closed during Snow Emergency or State of Emergency Plans, but evening programs may open if lifted by 2 pm. Programs may be canceled based on various factors on a case-by-case basis.

 

Weekend/Summer Announcements

In general, announcements for weekend and/or summer programs and events held at the KCCC or KCPR facility are posted by 8 am on the day in question (whenever possible). Decisions for programs with a start time before 8 am will be posted by 10 pm the night before. From time to time circumstances may not allow for postings to be made in the general time frames.

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