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*
| Age: | All Ages |
| Date: | July 15th |
| Time: | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Price: | $67 per person |
Summer is here and what better way to kick it off than with a trip to Atlantic City! Take a stroll on the boardwalk, go for a swim, do some shopping, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants, or try your luck at the casino.
The bus will depart from the Kent County Community Center. There will be a 15-minute rest stop on the way up and a 15-minute rest stop on the return. Upon arrival in Atlantic City, passengers will be dropped off and picked up from Brighton Park.
Full payment is due at the time of registration. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is accepted with payment in person only at the Community Center. Note: No reservation can be confirmed without payment in full. Payment must be (exact) Cash or Check only.
Refunds and Cancellation Policy: Refunds are not issued unless the trip is full with a waiting list and we can resell your seat. This trip requires a minimum of 48 reservations paid in full by Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Otherwise, the trip will be canceled, and full refunds will be issued.
For more information, please call 410-810-5955 or email
| 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
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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
| Ages: | Family Program (Recommended for ages 11 and under) |
| Dates: | Saturday, 29 April 2023 |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
| Place: | Turner's Creek Pavilion |
| Cost: | Free |
Advanced Registration is Required.
Join KCPR at Turners Creek Park for a fun-filled outdoor program. Participants will get to go on a brief hike to collect supplies to make their own natural bird feeder. Remember to wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Please dress for the weather. This is a free program however, pre-registration is required. For this program to be held, there must be a minimum of 8 families registered by April 22nd.
Register online at www.KentParksAndRec.org, click on "Register Online go!" or in person at the Kent County Community Center.
Call KCPR Rainout Line at 410-429-1401, if weather is questionable day of event.
For more information, call 410-778-2083or email
Punt Pass Kick
Senior Nature Hike
Family Fall Festival at Lockbriar Farms
New York City - A Day On Your Own (Bus Trip)
Letters to Santa
Nature Hike & Make Your Own Bird Feeder
Spring Festival/Easter Egg Hunt
Betterton Beach Clean-Up
Youth Fishing Derby
Atlantic City Awaits! (Bus Trip)
Beach Tennis Demo Day
Doggie Poolooza Fundraiser
Youth Softball Clinic
| Ages: | 12 and Under |
| Day: | Sunday |
| Date: | June 18, 2023 (Father's Day) |
| Time: | 9:00 am - Noon |
| Place: | Cypress Branch State Park 10803 Galena Road, Millington, MD |
| Cost: | Free |
Lunch & Live Bait will be provided.
Giveaways! Free Rod and Reel for the first 50 participants to register.
Register Today
Register Online: www.kentparksandrec.org
In Person: Kent County Community Center
11041 Worton Road, Worton, MD
To Contact Us: 410-778-1948 or email:
| Ages: | 55 & Better |
| Days: | Tuesday |
| Dates: | March 14th April 18th 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.
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 410-778-2083 or email