All programs at the Kent County Community Center require a Facility Access Card for patrons twelve 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)
*PARENTAL SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED DURING ALL SPECIAL EVENTS AND BUS TRIPS*
*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOT GENERALLY AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE*
| Dates: | June 20th, 22nd, 27th July 1st, 6th, 11th, *15th, 18th, 20th, 25th, & 29th August 1st, 3rd, 8th, & *12th |
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| Days: | Every Tuesday (no night swim on 4th of July); and Alternating Thursday & Saturday Each Week |
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| Time: | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | |
| Movie Nights/ Showing: |
Saturday, July 15th - Minions: The Rise of Gru Saturday, August 12 - Strange World |
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| Place: | Community Center Pool 11041 Worton Road, Worton, MD |
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| Cost: | $3.00 per person with a Facility Access Card $5.00 per person without a Facility Access Card Season Pool Passes will be accepted |
Bring your family and friends for a fun evening at the pool watching a movie during night swim.
Movies are Rated PG. The movie begins at dusk, and the pool will close 15 minutes after the movie ends.
*Nights with Movies: Gates Open at 7:00 PM
Concessions will be open for food and drink purchases.
For more information, call 410-778-2083 or email
| Date: | March 17, 2023 |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Place: | Kent County Community Center 11041 Worton Road, Worton, MD |
| Cost: | FREE event open to all teens |
Come enjoy some St. Patrick's Day themed free food with great friends and our first dodgeball tournament! Gather up your team of 6 individuals or sign up as a free agent.
The best green St. Patrick's Day costume will win an Amazon gift card. May the luck of the Irish be with you!
RSVP at bgcharfordcecil.org/events.
For more information, contact Dave Prichard, Area Manager, at
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MARCH 17th |
IRISH RUMBLE DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Come enjoy some green food with great friends! PLUS, join us in our first dodgeball game. Gather up your team of 6 individuals or sign up as a free agent. |
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APRIL 21st 7-10 PM |
GAME NIGHT |
| MAY 19th 7-10 PM |
COOKOUT & KICKBALL EVENT |
| JUNE 9th 7-10 PM | LUAU POOL PARTY Celebrate the start of the summer! Wear your best Hawaiian shirt, bring your swim suit, and let's dive into some tropical vibes. Plus some tasty coconut and pineapple reef-freshments! |
For more information, contact Dave Prichard, Area Manager, at
♦ Parental Supervision is required on all trips for children under 18 years of age.
♦ Reservations accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Full payment guarantees reservation and is due within seven days of making reservation. If the reservation is made less than ten days from the trip day, payment is due at the time of reservation.
♦ Payment is accepted in the form of cash (exact amount), check or money order only. Payments may be made in person at the Parks and Recreation office located at 11041 Worton Road, Worton, MD or by mail to KCPR, Attn: Trips, P.O. Box 67, Worton, MD 21678.
♦ Refunds will not be issued unless we are able to resell your package to another individual (preference is given to those on an official waiting list), or the trip is canceled and cannot be rescheduled. Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee and may take up to three weeks to process.
♦ All prices include chartered coach line transportation (unless notified otherwise) with restroom on bus. Meals not included in cost of trip unless specified.
♦ Departure for all trips will be from the Kent County Community Center in Worton. All return times are approximate.
♦ Kent County Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel any trip that does not meet the minimum reservation guidelines set forth by this department (generally 42 paid reservations two weeks prior to trip dates unless stated otherwise.) Full refund issued if trip is cancelled.
| Day: | Saturday |
| Date: | April 22, 2023 |
| Time: | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Place: | Betterton Beach (1 Ericsson Avenue, Betterton, MD) |
Advanced Registration is Required by April 7th to receive a free t-shirt.
Please join local businesses, civic groups, and volunteers from the community as they help to prepare Betterton Beach for the summer season! Please bring your rakes, shovels, gloves, and other supplies, as we will have limited supplies on hand. All volunteers will be provided pizza and a drink following the clean-up. Plus, a free t-shirt to everyone who pre-registers by 4:30 pm Friday, April 7th, and is present throughout the entire clean up. Walk-ins are welcome, but we cannot promise a t-shirt.
To register online, visit www.KentParksAndRec.org or call 410-778-2083. Please call if registering for a group.
For weather information on the day of the event, please call 410-429-1401, Ext. 3.
For more information, call 410-778-2083 or email
| Ages: | Dogs of All Ages |
| Date: | September 9 |
| Day: | Saturday |
| Time: | 11 am - 12 pm (under 20 lbs) 12 pm - 1 pm (20 lbs and over) |
| Place: | Community Center Pool |
| Cost: | Admission by Donation (monetary and pet food and supplies) to The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County |
Dogs and their owners are invited to paddle and play before the Community Center Pool closes for the season. All dog handlers must be at least 18 years of age. Dogs must be leashed when not in the pool. You will be required to provide current vaccination records, inluding rabies. This event is a fundraiser for The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County, a non-profit no-kill shelter that relies primarily on donations. Call 410-778-2083 or email
Punt Pass Kick
Senior Nature Hike
Family Fall Festival at Lockbriar Farms
New York City - A Day On Your Own
Nature Hike & Make Your Own Bird Feeder
Letters to Santa
Spring Festival/Easter Egg Hunt
Betterton Beach Clean-Up
Youth Fishing Derby
Doggie Poolooza Fundraiser
Youth Softbal Clinic
| Day/Date: | Saturday, April 1, 2023 |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Place: | Worton Park (10932 Worton Road, Worton, MD) - Weather Location is the Community Center |
| Cost: | FREE |
~Take Your Own Picture with the Easter Bunny~
Face Painting * Egg Hunt * Egg Decorating * Games * Crafts * Prizes * Pony Rides * Bounce House *
and More!
Egg Hunt Schedule - Bring Your Easter Egg Basket:
| Ages 4 and Under: | 11:30 am |
| Ages 5 to 8: | 12:15 pm |
| Ages 9 to 11: | 1:00 pm |
~Concessions sold by Hot Pursuit Food Trailer~
For More Information, call 410-778-2083 or email
In Partnership with the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
| Ages: | 15 and under |
| Day: | Saturday |
| Date: | TBD |
| Time: | 9 am-12:30 pm |
| Place: | Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge |
| Cost: | Free |
Join Kent County Parks and Recreation and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge to teach children how to fish-not just for the sport of it, but for the family values it can instill. This special event consists of fishing, making a fish print, casting practice, instant photo of participant with the fish they catch, door prizes, and free lunch. Rod and reel give-away to the first 50 to register for the event. Bait will be provided. A parent or an adult must accompany their child(ren). This is a rain or shine event.
For more information call 410-778-2083 or email
| Ages: | 55 & Better |
| Days: | Tuesday |
| Dates: | March 14th April 11th May 16th |
| Time: | 10:00 am |
| Place: | Turn left at Sassafras Natural Resource Management Area Turners Creek Road Kennedyville, MD 21645 |
| Cost: | Hike is FREE ~Participants pay for their own lunch~ |
Let's go on an adventure. Join Kent County Parks & Recreation and Wayne Gilchrest for a FREE guided hike. After the hike, we invite you to join us for lunch at Molly's restaurant in Kennedyville. Reservations will be made in advance.
Advanced Registration is Required.
To register, please call 410-778-1948 and add your name and phone number to the registration list.
For more information, call 410-778-1957 or email