Residents to Weigh In on Proposed Ellicott City Athletic Center Expansion

The public can provide feedback on plans for an ice rink and other new facilities at the Meadowbrook Sports Complex.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks is hosting a public information session on March 4 to gather feedback from residents on the proposed Meadowbrook Athletic Center Expansion Project. The project includes plans for a new 32,000-square-foot indoor sports complex with an ice rink, basketball and volleyball courts, administrative areas, locker rooms, and other amenities.

Why it matters

This project represents a significant investment in community sports and recreation infrastructure in Ellicott City. The public information session allows residents to voice their opinions and help shape the final plans for the facility.

The details

The proposed expansion would add an indoor ice skating rink, additional bathrooms, and other new features to the existing Meadowbrook Sports Complex. The county has reviewed two potential site locations and will present their findings at the public meeting.

  • The public information session will be held on March 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
  • The Meadowbrook Sports Complex construction project is currently in the planning stages.

The players

Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks

The county agency overseeing the proposed Meadowbrook Athletic Center Expansion Project.

Keller Bros.

The construction company involved in the Meadowbrook Sports Complex project.

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What’s next

After the public information session, the county will consider resident feedback as they finalize the plans for the Meadowbrook Athletic Center Expansion Project.

The takeaway

This project represents an opportunity for the Ellicott City community to provide input on new sports and recreation facilities that could serve residents for years to come.