MIDDLE RIVER, Md. — Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and other elected officials broke ground on a new Recreation Activity Center in Middle River on Thursday.
The new $10 million facility will open alongside Glenmar Elementary School and is set to focus on recreational, social and wellness opportunities for residents of all ages.
“We are fully committed to expanding recreational opportunities in every community across our great county. Adding this high-quality, aeronautical-themed Recreation Activity Center in Middle River is another step in our efforts to engage residents, highlight the area’s rich history and promote civic pride,” said Olszewski. “The Middle River RAC is poised to be a community hub and I am grateful to our state and County Council partners for their advocacy and support in helping to make this project a reality.”
The project is funded by a $500,000 state aid grant, $1.725 million from Project Open Space and $8 million from Baltimore County.
Accordion to Baltimore County officials, the RAC will include a full-sized gymnasium, multipurpose room, four multi-use activity rooms and feature an inclusive timeline highlighting and celebrating the history of aeronautics and technological advances associated with the field.
“I am proud to have advocated for not just this center, but recreational opportunities across the County,” said Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins. “This has been a long time coming and I’m looking forward to this new community hub in the heart of Middle River, where families will make memories for years to come.”
The facility is set to be completed in April of 2024.
