Weather closing information and general announcements are posted on the Parks and Recreation home page bulletin board and our Weather Cancellation Hotline at 410-810-3755 (usually no later than 7:30 am the day in question when weather related).  Whenever possible (we will do our best, but can’t guarantee this will always happen), a courtesy email will be sent to individuals who have provided an email address for announcements and notifications.  If you do not receive an email and weather is questionable, please visit our website homepage or call the Weather Cancellation Hotline.  To be added to our email list please send an email to info@KentParksAndRec.org and request to be added.

Kent County Community Center:  When Kent County Public Schools (KCPS) are closed, close early, or cancel evening programs due to inclement weather, generally, the Community Center will be open to the public on a drop in basis when Kent County Government offices are open, however, the operating schedule may be adjusted as needed as weather conditions warrant or in case of emergencies. If Kent County Government offices have a delayed opening or liberal leave is in effect, morning programs are closed.

School Year (September—May):  In general, if Kent County Public Schools (KCPS) are closed, close early, or cancel evening programs, all programs at public school sites are closed. Kent County Parks and Recreation (KCPR) youth programs at the Kent County Community Center (KCCC) and KCPR facilities are closed when county facilities remain *open. KCPR adult programs at county facilities will be open when county facilities remain *open. If KCPS are one hour or 90 minutes late, morning programs will be open. If KCPS are two hours late, morning programs will be closed. These general policies do not necessarily apply to programs offered by private vendors (please refer to program description) at the Community Center as they determine their opening and closing schedules when the Community Center remains *open on a normal operating schedule when there is inclement weather.

*All programs are closed when the Snow Emergency Plan or the State of Emergency Plan is in effect.

Weekend/Summer:  In general, announcements for weekend and/or summer programs and events held at the KCCC or a KCPR facility are posted by 8 am on the day in question.  Decisions for programs with a start time before 8 am will be posted by 10 pm the night before.