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Sports and Recreation
Did you know that Maryland's official state sport is jousting? But that's not all this state is famous for! We've got information on all types of sports, hobbies and recreational activities.
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Amateur Sports
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Baltimore Running Festival
Official site containing information about the Maryland Double, Baltimore Marathon, half-marathon, 5K race, team relay and Kids Fun Run, all of which benefit charities in Maryland.
Greater Baltimore Lacrosse
Information and links to help you connect with youth, high school, collegiate, post-collegiate clubs and inner city clubs for both boys and girls.
Maryland Archery Association
Links to archery clubs throughout the state, MAA newsletters, shoot schedules, classes, events, leagues, championships, and other archery-related links.
Maryland Jousting Tournament Association
A unique and colorful sport, jousting is steeped in tradition and pageantry, and annual tournaments are held throughout the state. Jousting became the Official State Sport of Maryland in 1962.
Maryland Ravens, Inc.
Offers numerous opportunities for physically challenged individuals such as wheelchair basketball, wheelchair softball, a youth/school outreach program for the physically challenged, and educating the general public of the needs, abilities and capabilities of the physically challenged. Programs benefit both disabled and non-disabled participants.
Maryland Senior Olympics
Since 1980, the State games have provided great competition and camaraderie for mature adults, and more than 2,000 athletes compete in the Maryland Senior Olympics. Age-group competitions are conducted for mature adults from age 50 into their 80s and above. Events are held for men and women in about 20 sports and more than three dozen events.
Reisterstown Sportsplex
Located in the Reisterstown Regional Park, this facility houses a NHL-size ice rink and an indoor turf field, and offers public and private indoor ice skating, ice hockey, indoor soccer, broomball and lacrosse.
Special Olympics Maryland
Providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Maryland: Baltimore County (SOMDBA)
Providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities. Can sign up for email alerts or follow SOMDBA on Twitter.
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Collegiate Sports
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College Fight Songs
Alphabetized list of colleges and universities with entire lyrics to all of your favorite fight songs.
NCAA
The official website for National Collegiate Athletic Association sports, this site provides links to both men's and women's collegiate sports teams, scores, statistics, eligibility and recruiting information, and other related college sports information.
NCAA sports.com
For the collegiate sports fan, the latest news, statistics and standings for all National Collegiate Athletic Association sports.
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Horse Racing
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Maryland Jockey Club
Home of the Preakness Stakes, the middle race of the Triple Crown. Links to Laurel Park and Pimlico, the second oldest racetrack in the United States.
Maryland Racing Commission
Oversees and regulates both the harness and thoroughbred horse racing industry in Maryland. Find listing of Maryland race tracks, satellite simulcast betting facilities, breeding statistics and more.
Maryland Steeplechasing
The first recognized steeplechase race was run at Pimlico in 1873, and the racing tradition continues with events such as My Lady's Manor, the Marlborough Hunt Races, the Grand National Steeplechase, the Maryland Hunt Cup, the Junior Hunt Cup, and the Potomac Hunt Races, among others.
Shawan Downs
An equestrian center and steeplechase course and home of the Legacy Chase is located in northern Baltimore County.
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Parks & Campgrounds
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Baltimore County Parks and Facilities
Official listing of parks and facilities and events in the County. Sites offer a diversity of recreation and leisure time amenities and activities such as athletic fields and ball diamonds, fishing or boating facilities, swimming beaches, historic sites, nature centers, skate parks, farms, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Irvine Nature Center
Located in the Caves Valley region of Baltimore County, Irvine provides programs for Baltimore-area schools and the public about the environment, ecology and natural history of Maryland. Plan a visit.
Maryland Association of Campgrounds
Information for campers with an interactive map of the state that leads to lists of campgrounds.
Maryland State Forest and Park Service
Recreational activities and camp and cabin rental information, as well as maps. Check out Baltimore County's Gunpowder State Park, Gwynnbrook Wildlife Management Area, Hart-Miller Island State Park, Liberty Reservoir, North Point State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, Prettyboy Reservoir, and Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
Maryland's National Parks
Rand McNally's listing of all national parks in Maryland, with a link to more information, including directions.
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Recreation & Hobbies
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Automobile Repair Database
Repair information on most major automobile manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, including most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945.
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
Provides quality recreational programs, including individual and team sports, parks, cultural events, arts and crafts, throughout the County.
Baltimore County Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services
Provides a wide variety of recreation opportunities and services for individuals with disabilities countywide. Offering programs designed specifically for individuals with disabilities, as well as inclusion into general recreation programs, the office provides reasonable accommodations for full participation in all of the department programs. Distributed twice a year (Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer), the Leisure Resources newsletter in PDF format lists program opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Baltimore County Sailing Center
Offers a full range of sailing opportunities, sailboat racing and learn-to-sail activities.
Baltimore County Senior Center Information and Activities
Located throughout Baltimore County, the senior centers offer programs, a wide variety of activities and services for county residents age 60 and older and their spouses. Here one can learn to line dance, to use a computer, paint a picture, cycle with other seniors, discuss contemporary issues, travel or attend other special events.
Baltimore County Skate Parks
Hannah More, Cockeysville, Southeast Regional Recreation Center and Sandy Hills park all have street course facilities featuring a variety of ramps, jumps, and grinding rails, enclosed within a fenced court for skateboarders and roller bladers.
Fishing and Crabbing in Maryland
Valuable information and licensing requirements for both recreational and commercial fishing from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Golf in Baltimore County
Information about County administered golf courses.
Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland
from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Hunting licenses, regulations, seasons, limits, and other resources.
Loch Raven Fishing Center
Bait your fishing rod and test your skills against a variety of fish. The fishing center offers boat rentals, freshwater fishing licenses, bait and launching permits.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Official portal for information on fishing, hunting and trapping, boating, canoeing and kayaking trails, camping, and biking trails in Maryland.
Maryland Geocaching Society
Promoting the sport of geocaching in Maryland by communicating with state and local parks, law enforcement, etc., and providing information to the public about their activities and the sport of geocaching. There’s no fee, and each person on a team (if there is more than one) is automatically a member. Membership is open to all ages and you need not be a Maryland resident to join.
Maryland Horse Country
Equestrian clubs, organizations and information with an emphasis on Maryland and the Eastern United States.
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Covering over 100 acres, the fair is held in late August and features concerts, 4H events, home and garden shows, a midway filled with rides and games, and hosts more than a half-million visitors each year. Check the calendar for year round activities such as craft, antique, flower, RV and boat shows, as well as motorcycle races and horse sales.
Maryland State Golf Association
Founded in 1921, the association sponsors and conducts state tournaments as well as USGA qualifying rounds each year, educates and informs Maryland golfers about changes in the Rules of Golf, fosters respect for the game of golf as well as its Rules, and awards scholarships.
Mountain Club of Maryland
Local events, trail regulations, hiker alerts and past news letters.
Recreation.gov
Search a database of government-owned or affiliated recreation sites for information about auto touring, biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, water sports, and more. Searchable by state.
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
Also called the Northern Central Railroad Trail or N C R T, this twenty mile trail is used for hiking, jogging, bicycle riding and horseback riding. It extends from Hunt Valley in Baltimore County to the Pennsylvania state line. Access to fishing is available.
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Sports Facts at Your Fingertips
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Ballparks
Facts and seating charts for stadiums for baseball, basketball, football and hockey.
Baseball-Reference.com
Find statistics from 1871 to the present for major league players, teams and leagues. Complete post-season data as well.
Olympic Games
Presents the history of the games, highlights on the athletes, current and past sporting events, medal winners since the start of the Modern Olympics in 1896. Discover each sport through its competition format, equipment, glossary and history. Includes photos and multimedia.
PressBox
An online weekly sports newspaper covering Baltimore sports from high school level to pro.
The Sports Network
Covers most sports with the latest scores, statistics, news, standings, schedules, team information and much, much more.
United States Olympic Team
Biographies of the Olympians, how to get started in the Olympic sports, the latest news and results of recent competitions.
Women's Sports Net.com
Covers women's sports at professional and collegiate level, Title IX news and health and diet information for the woman athlete.
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Sports Museums
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Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
Located at Babe Ruth's birthplace, the museum has artifacts, photos and videos dedicated to the life of George Herman "Babe" Ruth.
Sports Legends at Camden Yards
Artifacts and interactive exhibits devoted to Johnny Unitas, the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Colts, and Baltimore's Negro Leagues, as well as the Maryland Terrapins and college athletics make Camden Station a must-see sports museum.
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