City of Baltimore / Recreation & Parks - Recreation
Agency file
The Recreation & Parks - Recreation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2025, this agency had 705 employees with median total compensation of $13,910; the highest distinct record was $89,676.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 705 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($13,910) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $53,275 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $167. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 5 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8.4M — | 415 — | $17,282 — |
| 2022 | $8M ▼ 5.1% | 577 ▲ 39.0% | $7,781 ▼ 55.0% |
| 2023 | $10M ▲ 25.3% | 613 ▲ 6.2% | $10,109 ▲ 29.9% |
| 2024 | $12.4M ▲ 23.7% | 877 ▲ 43.1% | $6,107 ▼ 39.6% |
| 2025 | $12.8M ▲ 3.6% | 705 ▼ 19.6% | $13,910 ▲ 127.8% |
Record list
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Recreation Leader II/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Darius Walker is a Recreation Leader II at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. 2021 total compensation came to $24,105.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Lynnell Hines works as a Community Aide for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Lynnell earned $24,082 in 2025.
Recreation Arts Instructor/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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At Recreation & Parks - Recreation, Latia Hicks serves as a Recreation Arts Instructor. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $23,997.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Elloise Starks holds the role of Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $23,971.
Recreation Arts Instructor/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Hannah Edmonston works as a Recreation Arts Instructor for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Hannah earned $23,901 in 2025.
01004 - Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Jordan Brown is a 01004 - Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2023 (about a year). 2024 total compensation came to $23,882.
00793 - Swimming Pool Manager/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Charles White is a 00793 - Swimming Pool Manager at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $23,859.
Na/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Mark Briddell holds the role of Na at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 37 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,838.
Na/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Joseph Gear holds the role of Na at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2021 (about a year). In 2022, their total compensation was $23,784.
01004 - Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Taneka Gibbs holds the role of 01004 - Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $23,670.
Swimming Pool Manager/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Anthony Cornelius Smooth holds the role of Swimming Pool Manager at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,569.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Jordan Michael Brown is a Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $23,477.
01004 - Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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At Recreation & Parks - Recreation, Daniel Anderson serves as a 01004 - Community Aide. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $23,476.
Recreation Leader II/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Jessica Medley-Williams is a Recreation Leader II at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). 2021 total compensation came to $23,338.
01004 - Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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At Recreation & Parks - Recreation, Raven Venable serves as a 01004 - Community Aide. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,312.
Recreation Arts Instructor/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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At Recreation & Parks - Recreation, Kevin E Roberson serves as a Recreation Arts Instructor. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $23,244.
Recreation Arts Instructor/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Karen Jones-Irby holds the role of Recreation Arts Instructor at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $23,184.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Dynasty Tyshna Brooks is a Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $23,151.
Recreation Arts Instructor/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Cassandra Randall works as a Recreation Arts Instructor for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Cassandra earned $23,147 in 2021.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Shawn Prater holds the role of Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Hired in 2020, they have about a year of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $23,146.
Na/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Vernice Wiggins holds the role of Na at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 6 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $23,105.
01004 - Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Melkela Vines works as a 01004 - Community Aide for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). Melkela earned $23,022 in 2024.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Darren Rich holds the role of Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $23,016.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Reanotta Ford holds the role of Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $22,995.
01004 - Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Shavanna Williams works as a 01004 - Community Aide for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Shavanna earned $22,985 in 2024.
01004 - Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Keith Johns holds the role of 01004 - Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $22,948.
00061 - Recreation Arts Instructor/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Alex Baker works as a 00061 - Recreation Arts Instructor for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Alex earned $22,929 in 2024.
Recreation Arts Instructor/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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At Recreation & Parks - Recreation, Ashleigh Alther serves as a Recreation Arts Instructor. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $22,843.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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At Recreation & Parks - Recreation, Darius Tyrell Henderson serves as a Community Aide. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $22,811.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Titus Ashe works as a Community Aide for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Titus earned $22,701 in 2025.
01004 - Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Michael Wilson is a 01004 - Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $22,632.
00796 - Lifeguard I/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Janiyah Cottman works as a 00796 - Lifeguard I for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Janiyah earned $22,615 in 2024.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Tynard Dent holds the role of Community Aide at Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,605.
01004 - Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Shannon Smith works as a 01004 - Community Aide for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Shannon earned $22,595 in 2024.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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At Recreation & Parks - Recreation, Kavaughn Ruffin serves as a Community Aide. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,576.
01004 - Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Dennard Green works as a 01004 - Community Aide for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. Dennard earned $22,532 in 2023.
Community Aide/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Ivory Ward works as a Community Aide for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Ivory earned $22,520 in 2025.
Swimming Pool Operator/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Deangelo Wylie works as a Swimming Pool Operator for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. Deangelo earned $22,501 in 2021.
Lifeguard I/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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Demalik T Miguel works as a Lifeguard I for Recreation & Parks - Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Demalik earned $22,500 in 2025.
00794 - Swimming Pool Operator/Recreation & Parks - Recreation
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At Recreation & Parks - Recreation, Christopher Phillips serves as a 00794 - Swimming Pool Operator. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,311.