County Closings, Delays, & Alerts
Bacon Ridge Natural Area Closure Notice
The entrance to the Severn Chapel Road - Bacon Ridge Natural Area is closed for construction. The park remains open! You can access all trails from the Hawkins Road and Bacon Ridge Road trailheads. The Bike Skills Park will remain open and accessible via the trail system. For more information on the construction project and alternative parking areas, please visit the Bacon Ridge Natural Area Website. For more information on this construction project, please visit the Capital Projects: Bacon Ridge Natural Area webpage.
County Offices Closed 1/26
Due to inclement weather and to allow crews additional time to address storm impacts on roads, county buildings and offices will be closed to the public on Monday, January 26, 2026. More Information
CRRC Grant Application Training Cancelled
Due to inclement weather, the application training scheduled for Monday, January 26th has been cancelled. A recording of a previous FY27 application training is available below. More information about the possible rescheduling of this training will be made available once confirmed.
Detention Facilities - Visitation Cancelled
Due to the impending snow storm across the state of Maryland visitation will be cancelled on Sunday, January 25, 2026 and Monday, January 26, 2026.
Lake Waterford Dredging
Beginning the week of September 22, construction will begin for the Lake Waterford Dredging and Shoreline Enhancement Project. During this period, fishing at Lake Waterford Park will be prohibited, and the small parking lot closest to the dam along Maryland Route 648 (Baltimore - Annapolis Blvd) will be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience. To learn more about this project, please visit the Lake Waterford Park Dredging Project website.
Recreation & Parks - Weather Cancellations
- Recreation centers, aquatic centers, child care facilities, athletic fields and sites, and park visitor centers are CLOSED.
- Ice Rinks are CLOSED.
- All events, programs, reservations, and permits are CANCELLED for all parks, recreation centers, aquatic centers, and athletics.
- Quiet Waters Park, Kinder Farm Park, and Fort Smallwood Park are scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. Please be advised that delays might occur due to icy conditions. All park patrons should take extreme caution when visiting the park due to the snow and ice.
Route Change Notice
Starting on 2/2, our 202 bus will run on Disney Rd in both directions. The stops on Reece Rd that are west of Pioneer Dr will be removed. Service to Meade Village will continue as normal on the southbound leg.
Senior Activity Centers will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026
Due to conditions resulting from the recent storm, all senior activity centers will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
View press release for more information.
Transit Weather Cancellations
Due to the continued inclement weather all transportation services will be suspended on Monday January 26th.
Vehicle Identification Stickers at County Recycling Centers
Beginning on January 12th, new 2026 Vehicle Identification Stickers for Facilities Customers will be available at our Northern, Central and Southern Recycling Centers. These stickers will replace those issued between 2024-2025. Old stickers must be removed prior to arrival to be eligible to receive a new sticker. Click here for more information.
Warming Center Facility Notice
- Pascal and Annapolis Senior Activity Center will be closed for renovations starting 12/22 for an extended period of time.
Waste Management - Weather Update 1/26/26
Due to current road conditions within many County neighborhoods, curbside collection of trash, recycling and yard waste will not occur on Tuesday, January 27th. In the event that road conditions improve, to allow for safe travel by large collection vehicles and their crew, curbside collection will resume on Wednesday, January 28th, under the following schedule:
- Monday Customers Wednesday Collection
- Tuesday Customers Thursday Collection
- Thursday Customers Friday Collection
- Friday Customers Saturday Collection