Community Parks and Playgrounds Program
Maryland's Community Parks and Playgrounds Program invests in the future of established communities by developing and revitalizing parks and playgrounds statewide. With the support of the Governor and the Maryland General Assembly, a total of $97.4 million has been approved so far for 908 parks and playground projects for our communities across Maryland.
The Governor's Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes $5 million to fund 26 new parks and playgrounds projects. The projects will be presented to the Board of Public Works for final approval.
New Parks & New Life for Old Parks!
The Community Parks and Playground Program provides funding to allow the State to focus on restoring existing and creating new park and green space systems in Maryland's cities and towns. The Community Parks and Playgrounds Program will provide flexible grants to local governments to respond to the unmet need for assistance to rehabilitate, expand or improve existing parks, create new parks, develop environmentally oriented parks and recreation projects, or purchase and install playground equipment in older neighborhoods and intensely developed areas throughout the state.
Community Parks and Playgrounds Grants Process
The Community Parks and Playgrounds (CPP) Program is a competitive grant program eligible to the governing bodies of municipal corporations of the state and Baltimore City. Application materials are provided below for reference. Application materials will be updated and information will be posted here when new grant proposals are being accepted.
The application period for the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Parks and Playgrounds Program grant is now closed.
DNR staff reviewed the CPP grant requirements via Google Meet on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Community Parks and Playgrounds FY2027 Grant Proposal Guide
Brief guide on how to apply for funds.
Community Parks and Playgrounds Application and Project Agreement
Please download the fillable PDF, save on your desktop, and use the saved file to complete all required fields and submit with all necessary attachments.
Joint Use Agreement
If needed. You will either need a deed to the property held by the project applicant or a joint use agreement signed by the property owner.
Reimbursement Request
Details of the project costs so the state can reimburse your expenses up to the amount approved by the Board of Public Works.
Frequently Asked Questions
CPP Accomplishments
If you have questions, would like to schedule a site visit, need technical assistance or have general questions about Community Parks and Playgrounds projects, these are the folks to contact.
