Parks

  1. Annemarie GardensAnnmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
    13470 Dowell Road, Dowell, MD 20629
    P.O. Box 99
    Phone: 410-326-4640 Email

    Located just outside Solomons, Annmarie Garden features a walking path meandering through woods past works on loan from the Smithsonian Institution along with other artful surprises, a children’s natural play space and native gardens. The center hosts exhibits, a unique gift shop, Nature Nook and the artLAB, a creative re-use space. All ages will enjoy events and festivals, hands-on activities, public art programs and a beautiful setting. Pet friendly (leashed) excluding special events.
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  2. Biscoe Gray Heritage FarmBiscoe Gray Heritage Farm
    2695 Grays Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
    Phone: 410-535-5327

    Natural surface trails lead visitors (on foot or horseback) around fallow fields, through mature forests and along the cliff overlooking Battle Creek. Public hunting of deer and turkey by reservation only. Dogs on leash permitted.
  3. Calvert Cliffs State ParkCalvert Cliffs State Park
    10540 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657
    Phone: 301-743-7613 Email

    Hike through this 1,460-acre wooded state park to the majestic Calvert Cliffs on the Chesapeake Bay. Formed over 15 million years ago, the cliffs contain more than 600 species of fossils. Ideal for hiking, picnicking, fishing and fossil hunting. Two-mile walk to the beach. Large tire playground. Information available for pavilion rentals, youth camping or hunting. Limited wheelchair access.

  4. Cove Point Park


    750 Cove Point Road, Lusby, MD 20657
    Phone: 410-394-6248

    In addition to park amenities, there is also an outdoor center featuring an eight-lane lap pool with a 1-meter and a half-meter diving board, a zero-entry wading pool with play features, a leisure pool with play features including four waterslides and a concession stand. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Reservations are required for groups of 20 or more.

  5. Dunkirk District Park


    10750 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk, MD 20754
    Phone: 410-257-9654

  6. Dunkirk District Dog Park


    10750 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk, MD 20754
    Phone: 410-257-9654
  7. Flag PondsFlag Ponds Nature Park
    1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby, MD 20657
    Phone: 410-586-1477 or 410-535-5327

    The park includes sandy beaches, freshwater ponds and views of Calvert Cliffs, along with hiking trails, fossil hunting, observation platforms, wetlands boardwalk, fishing pier and visitors center with wildlife exhibits. Picnic tables and grills are provided. Limited wheelchair access. Reservations are required for groups of 30 or more. Dogs on leash permitted. Hours vary by season.

  8. Grays Road Dog Park


    2695 Grays Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Website

  9. Hallowing Point Park


    4755 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
    Phone: 410-535-1295
  10. Jefferson Patterson Park and MuseumJefferson Patterson Park & Museum
    10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685
    Phone: 410-586-8501 Email

    Nearly 70 archaeological sites on the property reflect more than 8,000 years of human occupation. Included are a visitor center, exhibit barn, gift shop, hiking trails, a re-created Indian Village and canoe/kayak launch. Also on the grounds is the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Call about scheduling a tour of the facility.
  11. Kings Landing Park
    KINGS LANDING PARK
    3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639
    Phone: 410-535-2661 or 410-535-5327

    This 260-acre park on the Patuxent River and Cocktown Creek offers a fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch, swimming pool ($), picnic shelters, wetlands boardwalk, horse ring and Tom Wisner Hall for meetings and receptions. Reservations required for groups of 30 or more. Dogs on leash permitted. Hours vary by season.

  12. Marley Run Recreation Area


    1455 Mairfield Lane, Huntingtown, MD 20639
    Phone: 410-535-2707

  13. Solomons Town Center Park


    13320 Dowell Road, Dowell, MD 20629
  14. Wetlands Overlook ParkWetlands Overlook Park
    4020 11th St., North Beach 20714
    Phone: 410-257-9618, 301-855-6681

    This small nature park is perfect for observing wetlands wildlife and the migratory fowl that rest there during flights up and down the Atlantic seaboard. The park includes a pier and two gazebos. The area has a small visitor center with public restrooms.