Md. Code, Local Government § 5–216

(a) A municipality may establish and maintain any park, garden,

playground, or recreational facility that the municipality determines is for the benefit

of the health and welfare of the municipality and its residents.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a municipality may

acquire by gift, grant, bequest, or devise and hold property absolutely or in trust for:

(i) parks or gardens;

(ii) the erection of statues, monuments, buildings, or

structures; or

(iii) any public use.

(2) The municipality shall acquire, hold, or use property under this

subsection on the terms and conditions required by the grantor or donor and accepted

by the municipality.

(3) The municipality shall provide for the administration of any

property accepted by the municipality under this subsection.

(4) Subject to the terms and conditions of the original grant, the

municipality may convey any property accepted by the municipality under this

subsection if the municipality determines that the property is no longer needed for

public purposes.

(c) A municipality may establish, maintain, and support a municipal band

or musical organization.