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Annapolis Earns National IMBA Trail Town Designation

Annapolis has been recognized as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town, a new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) honoring communities with an exceptional commitment to building, maintaining, and celebrating trail systems.    The IMBA Trail Town designation recognizes communities that are leading with trails by demonstrating strong trail infrastructure, a commitment to trail funding, an active local trail organization, a culture of community engagement, and a sustainable trail stewardship plan. Together, these criteria support healthy lifestyles, local economies, and outdoor recreation access.     Annapolis is home to Waterworks Park which has multi-use, sustainable trails and mountain bike skills areas. Its proximity to the trail system in Bacon Ridge Natural Area and...

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Germantown Earns National IMBA Trail Town Designation

Germantown in Maryland has been recognized as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town, a new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) honoring communities with an exceptional commitment to building, maintaining, and celebrating trail systems.    The IMBA Trail Town designation recognizes communities that are leading with trails by demonstrating strong trail infrastructure, a commitment to trail funding, an active local trail organization, a culture of community engagement, and a sustainable trail stewardship plan. Together, these criteria support healthy lifestyles, local economies, and outdoor recreation access.    Germantown is home to the South Germantown Bike Park, a community hub for mountain bike events, youth rides, adaptive programming, volunteer...

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Action Alert: Urge Fairfax County Supervisors to Fully Fund the Parks Department

The Fairfax County Executive has released the FY27 Advertised Budget Plan. It includes reductions to the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) budget that the agency itself does not recommend.  Last year, trail maintenance funding was on the chopping block. Thanks to advocacy efforts of the community, we were able to protect that funding. This year, FCPA is at risk of losing essential staff who maintain our parks and outdoor recreation facilities. Funding for basic services, including mowing athletic fields, could also be reduced.  How can you help?  Sign up to speak at an upcoming budget hearing:- April 14 at 4...

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Action Alert: Urge Prince William County to Approve Proposed Budget Increase for Parks & Rec

The Prince William County Executive just released his proposed FY27 budget.   The draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes increasing the annual funding for park facilities to $5 million—good news for outdoor recreation in the county. Now we need you to urge the Board of County Supervisors to approve the proposed increase. This is also a great opportunity to let them know how important trails are to you.  Last time advocates succeeded in getting a budget increase for Parks & Rec, the department allotted $300k to trails, hired three full-time employees, and purchased equipment for trail maintenance. An increase in...

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Action Alert: Help Get Trails Funded in Anne Arundel County

The Anne Arundel County Council is holding a series of budget town halls to hear about your priorities for the FY27 county budget. Speak up for trails!

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