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Washington County Breaks Ground for New Public Safety Training Center

October 29, 2019

October 25, 2019

Bardona Woods Receives Awards for Career Achievements

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 25, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services congratulates Quality Assurance and Training Coordinator Bardona Woods, for being awarded as Director of the Year for 2018 by the Mid-Eastern APCO. Bardona received this award in recognition of over […]

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August 16, 2019

Planned Training Exercise at Meritus Medical Center

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 16, 2019) – A planned training exercise is taking place today, Friday, August 16, 2019 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., at Meritus Medical Center/Robinwood Professional Center. The public should not be alarmed. This is only a DRILL. There will […]

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July 29, 2019

Planned Power Outage in Town of Williamsport

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 29, 2019) – The Town of Williamsport will conduct the second of three planned power outages on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 to upgrade electrical service. The outage will only impact properties inside of town limits. Work is scheduled to begin at […]

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July 17, 2019

Division of Emergency Services Provides Tips for Extreme Heat

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 17, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services notifies citizens that the National Weather Service weather outlook for the next 5 days is forecasting extreme heat in the local area. As a precaution, the following tips are recommended during […]

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July 11, 2019

Division of Emergency Services Utilizes Backup 911 Center

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 11, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services utilized the Backup 911 Center today after a lightening strike knocked out power at the Emergency Communications Center located at 16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, MD. This is the first […]

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April 9, 2019

Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week: April 7-13

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (April 9, 2019) — The Washington County Division of Emergency Services is teaming up with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) to promote citizen awareness […]

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April 8, 2019

SBA Disaster Loans Available in Maryland

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 8, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services would like to notify Washington County citizens of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans following the Secretary of Agriculture’s Disaster Declaration. Please read the release below from the U.S. Small Business […]

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Agricultural Education Center

As the premiere rental facility in Washington County, The Agricultural Education Center has been the region’s choice location for tractor pulls, sales, trade shows, corporation picnics and the Washington County Ag Expo and Fair.

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Black Rock Golf Course

This course takes you on a golf journey from its opening holes that are nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, to its spectacular back nine with scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Hagerstown Regional Airport

Your local connection to hundreds of destinations! Hagerstown Regional Airport hosts many businesses and services and continues to play an important role in the community.

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Parks & Facilities

We are responsible for maintaining all buildings, grounds and parks owned by Washington County, scheduling park pavilions and fields, operating the Martin L. Snook swimming pool, and operation and Scheduling of the Washington County Agricultural Education Center.

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Recreation & Fitness

Are you looking for fun, affordable fitness classes for your entire family? At the Washington County Recreation Department, we offer a plethora of recreation and fitness programs for individuals of every age! From youth to adult programs, you can find the classes your family needs to get in shape—while still having fun!

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Rural Heritage

At the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum you will learn about our region’s beginnings and history; in addition to how the rural and agricultural heritage continues to play a role in Washington County today.

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