In keeping with its mission to preserve, enhance, and protect our open spaces and natural resources to enrich the quality of life for present and future generations, the Department remains focused on its objective to promote the positive image of Queen Anne’s County as a desirable place to live and visit.
The Department oversees the planning, acquisition, design, construction, maintenance, and development of an extensive parks and public landings system in proportion with the growing population and development within the County.
Queen Anne’s County 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan [Approved May 2023] (PDF)
Queen Anne’s County 2017 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan [Adopted March 2018] (PDF) -