This is the central location for the county's parks and recreation facilities. It is located between Tollgate Park and the equestrian center, which is home to the annual Harford County Farm Fair. It serves the county in the areas of administration, recreation services, capital planning and development. The office's advisory board, along with the recreation councils and public-generated feedback, work to identify and meet the needs and demands of the county's citizens. The goal of the department is to minimize the tax burden on citizens while extracting the maximum value from the tax-generated revenue. By striving to provide a number of leisure activities in Harford County, the department of parks and recreation hopes to enhance the lives of the area's citizens while acquiring and protecting open space.