Virtual Coloring Pages Available To Howard County Kids

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued a directive for all residents to shelter-in-place effective 8 p.m. March 30 and many kids are missing going to their favorite county park. While it's not the same thing, they can virtually visit Howard County parks through new coloring pages made available online by the Howard County Recreation and Parks Department.

The coloring and activity book highlights Howard County's parks and facilities and has coloring pages, a word search and more. To download and print, visit https://tinyurl.com/HCRPColoringBook.

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Also, all Howard County Recreation and Parks programs, leagues and events have been canceled or postponed for the time being. For a full list of closures and cancellations, visit the department's website at www.howardcountymd.gov/rap.

Enrollment for the department's 2020-2021 Recreational Licensed Child Care Program, set to start in August, will still open as planned on April 1 at 8 a.m. The department recommends registering online if possible.

The Timbers at Troy Golf Course will be closed until further notice and all scheduled tee times will be canceled. For updates, visit www.timbersgolf.com.