Mayor Scott and Rec & Parks unveiled The Playbook, a 10‑year blueprint to guide where Baltimore invests in new and renovated rec centers, pools and playgrounds.

Baltimore's Mimi DiPietro Skating Center will reopen for its final season due to costly repairs, offering cheap admission and skate rentals for celebration.

The Maryland Zoo welcomed a new male giraffe named Big Mac, who is set to make his public debut on December 22. He's part of efforts to diversify the zoo's giraffe genetics.

The National Aquarium in Baltimore reopens after an unexpected power outage, thanks to the round-the-clock work of its facilities teams and contractors.

Howard County initiated construction of Ilchester Park and Recreation Center, repurposing land saved from housing development into community green spaces slated for summer 2026 completion.

The improved fishing pier at Fleming Park in Turner Station, Baltimore County, has opened, following a renovation project funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and Maryland's Department of Natural Resources.

The U.S. government is funding initiatives to counteract the disruption caused by invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay by creating markets for the fish and aiding local industries.

Anne Arundel County has partnered with Parish Creek Landing Marina to open a new public boat ramp in South County, offering free access for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Baltimore is addressing an overpopulation of white-tail deer in its parks, which threatens local vegetation and biodiversity. Public meetings and surveys seek solutions, with both non-lethal and lethal options considered.

Maryland Zoo's baby giraffe Titali, born March 27, will meet visitors through special passes, as she's introduced to the public incrementally to ensure comfort.

Baltimore County celebrated the opening of an accessible trail at Rocky Point Park, featuring environmentally friendly materials and amenities for visitors of all abilities.

Maryland Zoo has started construction on a new red panda habitat as part of a major modernization project, with local leaders attending the groundbreaking.

The Maryland Zoo is constructing a new habitat for red pandas as part of a renovation of its oldest exhibit area, aiming to support breeding and conservation efforts.