(1/2022) Thurmont receives playground funding

In December, phase two of Thurmont’s Woodland Park Playground replacement was approved for $160,000 through a statewide program to provide $5 million for outdoor recreation in fiscal year 2022.

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the last of 31 Community Parks and Playground projects for this fiscal year, totaling $5 million in grants for new and upgraded outdoor facilities in communities across Maryland.

Governor Larry Hogan’s 2022 budget included funding for these projects, through which the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides flexible grants to municipalities to rehabilitate, expand, or improve existing parks, create new parks, or purchase and install playground equipment.

"The Community Parks and Playgrounds Program funds important investments across Maryland," said Maryland DNR Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio. "These projects create greater access to outdoor recreation including nature trails, accessible playgrounds, skate parks, splash pads, and gathering spaces that connect us with our community and our natural surroundings."

"We sincerely appreciate the support from the Community Parks and Playgrounds program and look forward to the completion of this amazing playground planned for Woodland Park," Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird said.