LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — A long-anticipated redevelopment of St. Mary’s Square Shopping Center is officially moving forward, marking a major milestone in efforts to revitalize the heart of Lexington Park, according to St. Mary’s County Commissioner Scott Ostrow.
Ostrow announced Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, that the property’s owners plan to make a significant investment in renovating the aging shopping center, which has long been seen as a cornerstone site for community and economic renewal. Cleanup work is already underway, with construction expected to follow in the coming months.
“The St. Mary’s Square renovation marks another significant step in revitalizing the heart of Lexington Park,” Ostrow told The BayNet. “The planned improvements will transform the aging shopping center into a modern, welcoming hub for local businesses, services, and community activity.”
During his Oct. 7 “Commissioners Time” YouTube update, Ostrow added that visible progress is already taking shape. “The people that own St. Mary’s Square Shopping Center have agreed to put a substantial amount of money into a renovation of that square,” he said. “They’ve already started the work—they’re out there doing the main cleanup right now, getting rid of all the old trash and tires. It’s going to be an absolutely beautiful shopping center when it’s done.”
He noted that upgrades will include new facades, resurfaced parking areas, and other site improvements. “They won’t be replacing the entire parking lot, but it will be fully resurfaced, restriped, and no more potholes,” Ostrow said. “Over the next several months, we’re going to see a huge difference in that St. Mary’s Square parking lot and the whole center.”
Ostrow said the county has worked closely with the property owners and developers to ensure the project aligns with broader goals for economic growth, safety, and walkability.
“Together, the St. Mary’s Square renovation and YMCA projects are strong examples of how public and private investment can work hand-in-hand to keep our county moving forward,” he said.
Specific design and tenant details have not yet been released, but county officials and residents have expressed optimism that the long-awaited improvements will breathe new life into Lexington Park’s commercial corridor along Great Mills Road.
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