Facilities & Services

Police Department

The Town of Mount Airy has five Maryland State Police Resident Troopers. Resident Troopers perform the same duties a local police force would perform. The Police Office is located at 2 Park Avenue. For emergency assistance call 911. The non-emergency phone number is (301) 829-0218. If a Trooper is not in the office, your call is automatically forwarded to the Maryland State Police.

Fire Department

Mount Airy is protected by a fully-equipped Volunteer Fire Department that provides both fire fighting and ambulance services. The fire hall is located at 702 North Main Street. They also have Carnival Grounds, banquet facilities and ball fields located on the corner of Maryland Route 27 and Twin Arch Road. The Fire Department is dependent on donations from citizens and local governments as well as fund-raising activities for its entire budget.

Taxes

Local taxes are used to provide and maintain city streets, street lighting, police protection, garbage collection, snow removal, parks and recreation, and general administration.

For billing information and tax amounts call:

• Carroll County (410) 857-2971
• Frederick County (301) 694-1111

Voting

Board of Elections

• Carroll County (410) 386-2080
• Frederick County (301) 694-1005

Polling Sites

• District 13 (Carroll County)
  Mount Airy Middle School -  at 102 Watersville Road
• District 18 (Frederick County)
  Twin Ridge Elementary School – at 1106 Leafy Hollow Circle
• Election of local officials (Mayor and Town Council)
  Fireman’s Activities building on the corner of Maryland Route 27 and Twin Arch Road

Library

The Mount Airy Branch of the Carroll County Public Library is located at 705 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD 21771. The Head Librarian is Patty Sundberg.

Contact information and hours:

Voice: (410) 386-4470
Voice: (301) 829-5290
Fax: (410) 386-4477
Information Desk: (410) 386-4488

Hours – Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am – 8:45 pm; Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Parks & Recreation

The Town maintains recreational areas which allow fishing, hiking, tennis, ball, street hockey, skate boarding, picnicking or just to appreciate the beauty of Mount Airy. With acres of varying natural surroundings, the Mount Airy parks have been carefully planned and developed for your outdoor pleasures. Parks are open from dawn to dusk. Picnic pavilions can be reserved by calling the Mount Airy Town Hall at (301) 829-1424; reservations should be made early in the year.

East-West Park
Playground, ball fields, picnic, nature trails
20.5 acres

Prospect Park - 107 Prospect Road
Picnic Pavilion, street hockey, playground, basketball, fishing pond
12 acres
Large pavilion with 14 picnic tables, grill and public drinking fountain

Summit Ridge Park
Playground with horse shoe pit and volleyball court
27 acres
Football/baseball/softball and soccer field

Twin Arch Park
Regulation soccer field

Twin Ridge Park
Ball fields, soccer
8 acres

Vest Pocket Park
Relaxation

Village Gate
Playground, tennis courts, soccer field
18 acres

Watkins Park - 615 Center Street
Skateboard, pavilion, ball fields, playground, tennis, trail, gazebo
20 acres
Small gazebo

Wildwood Park
Walk, relax, play, nature
2.3 acres

Skateboard Park
Open year round, weather permitting
The Skateboard Park is open from March 2nd to October 31st
This facility is supervised during all open hours
All skaters are required to wear a helmet with working straps
Phone: (301) 829-8373

School year hours:
Monday – Friday: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 noon – dusk or 8:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Summer hours:
Monday – Friday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Senior Center

The Mount Airy Senior Center is located at 703 Ridge Avenue in Mount Airy. For information on the many events and activities scheduled, please call (301) 829-2407.