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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...

Faculty and students dragged UPS and FedEx trucks across a finish line for the first official (AACC) truck pull competition. A group of 20 teams, with five people per team, pulled the trucks with a rope in the hopes of scoring the best time. Each truck weighed a few tons, but with five strong backs, the times ranged between 13-18 seconds. The top prize included a $300 tuition voucher toward a transportation course at AACC, and bragging rights. Organizer Kipp Snow, an instructor at AACC, said the event was a fun gathering but the main goal was to orient students to course offerings within the transportation department. Kiosks for various courses were spread around the parking lot near the event, as well as booths for the main sponsors, which included Maryland Motor Truck Association, Ports America, CSX, Securitas, UPS, FedEx and the Maryland Port Administration.

Faculty and students dragged UPS and FedEx trucks across a finish line for the first official (AACC) truck pull competition.

A group of 20 teams, with five people per team, pulled the trucks with a rope in the hopes of scoring the best time. Each truck weighed a few tons, but with five strong backs, the times ranged between 13-18 seconds. The top prize included a $300 tuition voucher toward a transportation course at AACC, and bragging rights.

Organizer Kipp Snow, an instructor at AACC, said the event was a fun gathering but the main goal was to orient students to course offerings within the transportation department. Kiosks for various courses were spread around the parking lot near the event, as well as booths for the main sponsors, which included Maryland Motor Truck Association, Ports America, CSX, Securitas, UPS, FedEx and the Maryland Port Administration.

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This is the first year AACC has hosted a truck pull competition.