Thanks to Maryland’s Community Parks and Playgrounds program, the City of Rockville is about to make a major improvement to one of its parks. The playground at Fallsgrove Park will be replaced using $225,000 from Rockville’s FY 2026 budget, which was approved by Governor Wes Moore.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently taking grant applications for FY 2027 to carry out this crucial work, which is a part of a larger project to rejuvenate parks and playgrounds around the state.
As part of the Fallsgrove Park project in Rockville, safety surfaces will be added and old playground equipment will be replaced with brand-new, cutting-edge installations. New benches and an ADA-compliant entrance will also be added to guarantee everyone’s comfort and accessibility. The $5 million allotted for 26 projects spread over 15 counties in the FY 2026 budget reflects a broader commitment to enhancing communal spaces, of which this project is a part.
The goal of Maryland’s Community Parks and Playgrounds program is to make investments in the future of the state’s established communities. To date, over $92 million has been approved for over 880 projects. With upgrades like new pickleball courts and larger park amenities, the initiative aims to improve locals’ quality of life by offering inclusive, contemporary, and safe recreational spaces. The budget for FY 2026 featured the following Community Parks and Playgrounds initiatives around the state:
County of Allegany
Improvements to Fairmont Avenue Park in the City of Cumberland: $225,000
Build more parking spaces, sidewalks, and related site amenities, as well as new pickleball courts and a community garden.
Improvements to the lights of the Baker Park soccer field in the Town of Midland $75,000.
Install a new soccer field lighting system.
The County of Caroline
Sharp Road Park playground in the Town of Denton, $300,000
For children ages two to five, buy and install playground and safety surfacing.
Improvements at Jesse Sutton Memorial Park in the Town of Greensboro: $250,000
Build a park with a playground, gardens, picnic tables, and other features that appeal to all senses.
Carroll County
Main Street Commons Pocket Park, Town of Hampstead $51,322
Build a brand-new pocket park with a pavilion, benches, walkways, and other site features.
Resurfacing of the Town of Manchester’s Christmas Tree Park playground and court $175,106
The current tennis courts should be resurfaced, restriped, and equipped with pickleball court lines. Additionally, new playground safety surfacing should be installed.
The County of Cecil
Chesapeake City Town Playground in Helen Titter Park $293,425
Create and set up a brand-new playground.
The County of Dorchester
Rehabilitating the tennis court in Secretary Town Park will cost $228,790.
Enhance the tennis courts by adding benches, fencing, resurfacing, and other features.
Vienna Entrance Park enlargement, Town of Vienna, 244,512
Acquire and set up a playground, pavilion, and other park features.
The County of Frederick
$250,000 for upgrades to Prospect Park in the Town of Mount Airy
Install new restrooms, a pavilion, a walking path, playground equipment, and other site amenities.
Town of Thurmont Carroll Street Park playground improvements $52,000
Replace existing outdated playground equipment with new equipment and safety surfacing.
The County of Garrett
Town of Loch Lynn Heights Loch Lynn Heights community playground $149,600
Replace existing outdated playground equipment with new equipment, safety surfacing, and fencing.
Town of Mountain Lake Park Leo Martin Park lighting $10,100
Purchase and install LED lighting for securing and expanding park usage.
Harford County
Town of Aberdeen Festival Park splash pad $232,000
Design and construct a splash pad, including electrical upgrades, equipment shed, seating, and associated site amenities.
Kent County
Town of Galena Galena Community Park improvements $92,000
Construct improvements to walking paths including the addition of outdoor fitness stations.
Town of Rock Hall Ferry Park restrooms $153,432
Construct a new permanent restroom at the park.
Montgomery County
City of Rockville Fallsgrove Park playground replacement $225,000
Replace the existing outdated playground equipment with new equipment and safety surfacing, and install a new ADA entrance and benches.
Prince George s County
Town of Berwyn Heights Berwyn Heights Elementary School recreation revitalization $200,000
Rehabilitate the current basketball court, tennis courts, and playground.
City of Laurel Wilson Park playground replacement $224,246
Replace the existing outdated playground equipment with new equipment and safety surfacing.
Talbot County
Town of Trappe Home Run Baker Park softball field $190,000
Construct a new softball field, including field development, fencing, dugouts, batting cages, and associated amenities.
Washington County
Town of Funkstown Jerusalem Park improvements $275,000
Construct new restrooms, improvements to the existing pavilion, and provide associated site amenities.
Town of Williamsport Byron Memorial Park woodlands youth playground $229,448
Replace the existing outdated playground equipment with new equipment and safety surfacing.
Wicomico County
City of Salisbury Woodcock Park playground $179,270
Replace the existing outdated playground equipment with new equipment and safety surfacing.
Town of Sharptown Gene Lowe Park field lights $229,340
Purchase and install LEP lights for multiple areas of the park.
Worcester County
Town of Ocean City Northside Park playground $267,140
Purchase and install new playground equipment and safety surfacing for 5 to 12 year olds.
Town of Snow Hill Sturgis Park restroom $298,215
Purchase and install a new restroom building.
