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Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks serves millions of residents and visitors annually through a wide variety of services and programs. Its primary focus is to provide comprehensive recreational programs for residents and safeguard valuable land through the maintenance and management of over 160 parks and natural areas. The department manages specialized recreational facilities, including two swim centers, two golf courses, three ice rinks, a baseball stadium, a softball complex, and programs tailored to diverse needs ranging from school-age childcare to adaptive recreation. It also cares for thousands of acres of land, encompassing community parks, greenways, archaeological sites, environmental and historical preserves, and large regional parks spanning several hundred acres. Its mission is to create opportunities that allow individuals to enjoy life, explore nature, and restore their health and well-being. Engage on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, and stay connected through our weekly newsletter for the latest updates and information.

Anne Arundel County

Gaby Arancibia

Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Annapolis

Maryland

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks serves millions of residents and visitors annually through a wide variety of services and programs. Its...

President Barack Obama will comemorate the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks with a visit to Fort George Meade.White House spokesman Eric Schultz says the president will talk with service members on Friday who work every day to keep the country safe, reports <a href="http://wtop.com/anne-arundel-county/2015/09/obama-to-mark-sept-11-anniversary-at-fort-meade-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WTOP</a>.The Army installation is home to the National Security Agency, United States Cyber Command and other agencies.About 11,000 military personnel and 29,000 civilian employees work on the grounds.The trial of Army Private Chelsea Manning, who was convicted of espionage in the <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/topics/news/iraq/wikileaks.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WikiLeaks</a> cases, was held at Fort Meade in 2013, according to <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/obama-mark-sept-11-anniversary-fort-meade-33637826" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ABC News</a>.

President Barack Obama will comemorate the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks with a visit to Fort George Meade.

White House spokesman Eric Schultz says the president will talk with service members on Friday who work every day to keep the country safe, reports <a href="http://wtop.com/anne-arundel-county/2015/09/obama-to-mark-sept-11-anniversary-at-fort-meade-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WTOP</a>.The Army installation is home to the National Security Agency, United States Cyber Command and other agencies.

About 11,000 military personnel and 29,000 civilian employees work on the grounds.The trial of Army Private Chelsea Manning, who was convicted of espionage in the <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/topics/news/iraq/wikileaks.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WikiLeaks</a> cases, was held at Fort Meade in 2013, according to <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/obama-mark-sept-11-anniversary-fort-meade-33637826" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ABC News</a>.

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President Barack Obama will talk with service members Friday at Fort Meade, home to the National Security Agency and other programs.