Rec and Parks outlines $15.2 million programmed for FY2026 and warns limited funds will slow playground and court renovations

The Department of Recreation and Parks presented its proposed FY2026 Capital Improvement Program to the Planning Board subcommittee, reporting $15,200,000 programmed for parks, preservation and greenways and describing how that total is sourced and allocated across project categories.

Bob Smith, director of the Department of Recreation and Parks, said the $15.2 million is allocated across seven capital project categories and five revenue sources: county bonds, Maryland Program Open Space (POS), local open space (LOS) waiver fee in‑lieu revenues, donations, and other. "It's important to note that the only revenue type whose amount is certain is the $8,000,000 in bonds having been approved by the voters during the 2025 general elections or 2024 general elections," Smith said.

Why it matters: limited POS and waiver fee receipts mean planned work will be constrained.…