CRAIG WORKS TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE, ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PARKS, RECREATION BUDGET
Edgeley Grove Park serving as a backdrop and a supportive ring of departmental officials, recreation council presidents and community leaders, County Executive David Craig today shared highlights of his FY 7 funding priorities for Harford County Parks and Recreation Department programs.
"Edgeley Grove is a fine example of preserving open space and enhancing the quality of life in Harford County," Craig said. He added that $5.4 million in Program Open Space Funds, the largest allocation from the state in the county's history, is included in his proposed spending package.
"Among our Parks and Recreation budget highlights are improvement projects for existing infrastructure such as playgrounds, tennis and multi-purpose courts, buildings and fields," Craig said. "Seven new positions will be added to the department to keep the facilities in top condition and maintain open space areas."
"Communities are judged by the quality of life that they can offer its residents," said Craig. "I am proud of the work our Parks and Recreation's team has put into preserving open space and developing new parks and facilities that our citizens can enjoy. With the new projects and improvements that are funded in this budget for Parks and Recreation, I am confident that our quality of life here in Harford County will continue to be among the best in Maryland."
