Jeff Smith Elected to MD Rec and Parks Association

Jeffrey Smith, a Perry Hall community leader and regular , was recently elected vice president of the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association.

“It is an honor to be selected to serve Maryland’s numerous parks and recreation professionals, volunteers, and users. It is vital that we educate our elected officials about the crucial role that parks and recreation play for citizens throughout our state," Smith said in an announcement released by his employer, the advocacy group .

The MRPA is a non-profit organization that promotes services and funding for recreation organizations across Maryland.

Smith spent nearly 10 years as chairman of the City of College Park Recreation Board and two years as president of the Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, according to the announcement.

A native of Fallston, Smith is now an active member of the Perry Hall community.

Currently, Smith serves as president of the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library, as well as Friends of the Perry Hall Mansion. He also regularly contributes "" column to Perry Hall Patch.