Recreation Commission
Upcoming Recreation Commission Events
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Recreation Commission (Term: 4 years – 7 members)
James Bogden – chair May 2026
Danielle Cudone April 2026
Rosie Granillo May 2025
Frank Rhodes February 2024
Harold Somerville July 2026
Nathaniel Woodrow February 2025
Dwight Zilinskas April 2026
Questions? Contact ChestertownRecreation@gmail.co
The Chestertown Recreation Commission is comprised of seven members who help to provide recreational opportunities and programming for the citizens of Chestertown.
Recreation Commission – Minutes & Agendas
Town Charter – Chapter 30: Recreation Commission
Pursuant to § 17(d) and (rr) of the Municipal Charter for the town, there is hereby established a Recreation Commission. This Commission shall consist of seven persons serving without pay, who shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by at least two Council members. (excerpt from the Charter of the Town of Chestertown). Read more…
Recreation Commission meetings now available on the Town YouTube channel.
Recently Completed Projects
- Extended the Wayne Gilchrest Rail Trail to Foxley Manor near water tower
- Installed Aunt Sarah’s Playground and benches in Wilmer Park
- Built kayak racks at Wilmer Park and the Marina – reserve a space today
- Installed game board tables at Wilmer Park, Carpenter Park, and Bailey Park
Current & Future Projects
- New playground equipment will be coming soon to Carpenter Park in the Washington Park neighborhood
- Developing an overall Parks and Recreation Plan for the Town
- Developing a plan for Bailey Park
- Kayak rentals will be available on the waterfront in the Spring
- Researching a community trail to connect Carpenter Park with Coventry Farms
- Surplus playground equipment from Worton Elementary School will move to Chestertown
- Considering installing lights at the Gateway and Carpenter Park basketball courts
- Working with Kent Co to extend the Wayne Gilchrest Rail Trail to Worton and potentially beyond
- Moving towards construction of the Waterfront Heritage Trail along the Chester River
Organizations & Partners
The following organizations have impact on or are impacted by our park activity:
- Kent Co Parks & Rec
- DNR Dept Nat Resources
- ShoreRivers
- Chester Riverkeeper
- Chestertown Garden Committee
- Chestertown Tree Committee
- Bocce Club at Wilmer Park
Chestertown Parks & Playgrounds
Explore the natural beauty of Chestertown and surrounding Kent County by visiting one of our many parks or riding along one of our bike trails. Chestertown is a welcoming location for all visitors, even the four-legged variety who can enjoy our dog park!
Visit the Kent County Parks & Recreation website to see all the parks and facilities in Kent County.
Ajax Park
Fountain Park
Gateway Park
Kent County Middle School
Louisa d’Andelot Carpenter Park
Margo G. Bailey Park
Memorial Park
Remembrance Park
Stetson Dog Park
Wilmer Park
Join Us!
Anyone wishing to serve on a Commission or Committee should send a resume to Town Hall (118N Cross Street, Chestertown, Maryland 21620) with a cover letter indicating which Commission or Committee that they would like to serve.