The purpose of the Freedom Area Recreation Council is to build a public recreation program using public school buildings, grounds, parks and facilities, volunteers and local organizations, both public and private to stimulate interest in promoting and furthering the cause of recreation. The current elected Officers and Board Members of FARC:
President – Ken Whalen Vice President – Steve Delman Secretary – Tracy Cox Treasurer – Andy Roberts Members at Large – Sue Podobnik, Curt Weise, Nikki Jones, John O’Donoghue, Jed Davis, Chris Pluta
The Freedom Area Recreation Council is comprised of Elected Officers, Board Members, Program Representatives and interested individuals who share a common interest in recreational activities in the South Carroll area. All members are volunteers except for the Community Coordinator who serves as a liaison with the Carroll County Bureau of Recreation. The Freedom Area Recreation Council works in cooperation with the Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks.
For the current FARC information flier:
The Freedom Area Recreation Council oversees the general operation of all programs sponsored by or affiliated with the Council. The Community Coordinator schedules all school and athletic fields for our recreational use.
Program fliers are distributed in Carroll County Public Schools in September, December, April and June. Copies are available in the Eldersburg Library or by e-mail by sending a request to FreedomRecCoordinator@gmail.com
Programs are held in the community at the following locations:
· Carrolltowne Elementary · Eldersburg Elementary · Freedom Elementary · Piney Ridge Elementary · Linton Spring Elementary & Community Room · Oklahoma Road Middle School · Sykesville Middle School · Liberty High School · Century High School · South Carroll Senior Center and Community Center · Carrolltown Mall · Fairhaven Park · Freedom Park · Hodges Park · Old Liberty Road Park
The Freedom Area Recreation Council meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM at the South Carroll Senior Center & Community Center, 5928 Mineral Hill Rd., Eldersburg
ADA STATEMENT: Accessibility Notice: The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact Jolene G. Sullivan, The Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 410.386.3600, 1.888.302.8978, MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email jsullivan@ccg.carr.org as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
