Get Involved
The Friends of Maryland State Parks' (FOMSP) philosophy on why our state parks are important focuses on seven points:
- 1State Parks are important to our state's economy. (VISIT YOUR STATE PARKS OFTEN!)
- 2Public Safety in our state parks is a top priority and should not be taken for granted. (IF YOU SEE SOMETHING WRONG, REPORT IT!)
- 3Maintaining our beautiful parks is our responsibility. (VOLUNTEER FOR CLEAN UP PROJECTS!)
- 4We have the best park professionals working in our state parks. (SAY THANK YOU WHEN YOU SEE THEM!)
- 5State Parks must be strategically funded and it's everyone's responsibility to get involved. (CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR AND TELL THEM YOU CARE!)
- 6State Parks cannot be protected without adequate full time professional staff. (SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STATE PARK!)
- 7State Parks must be valued as a strategic investment and will depend upon support from YOU. (BECOME A MEMBER and KEEP INFORMED!)
The reports attached provide data that supports the importance of state parks to Maryland. If you have any questions about the information in these reports, please send us an e-mail.
Our Vision
To raise the awareness and appreciation of the "quality of life" benefits associated with the preservation, protection, improvement, and expansion of our Maryland State Parks for current and future generations.
Our Mission
To develop a constituency of citizens and elected representatives and officials who believe in the advocacy and support of our Maryland State Parks.