11175 Point Lookout Road / Scotland, MD  20687

St Clements Island State Park

47 Acres

American Chestnut Land Trust

676 Double Oak Road / Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-414-3400

Self-guided hiking trails, guided canoe trips and many activities all on 3,000 acres.

Annmarie Garden

13480 Dowell Road / Solomons, MD 20688

410-326-4640

Enjoy walking paths, gift shop, gallery shows, sculptures and beautiful gardens in Solomons, MD!

Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary

2880 Grays Road / Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-535-5327

A 100-acre sanctuary with bald cypress trees, a nature trail, and a Nature Center with live animals!

Breezy Point Beach

Breezy Point Road / Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

410-535-0259

Bay-front campgrounds and park with swimming and fishing. The campgrounds include a bathhouse as well as restrooms.

Calvert Cliffs

9500 H.G. Trueman Road / Lusby, MD 20657

301-743-7613

Located on the Chesapeake Bay - go for hikes, look for fossils or enjoy a picnic on the beach!

Chesapeake Bay Railway

4079 Gordon Stinnett Avenue / Chesapeake Beach 20732

410-257-2230

A trail located by the abandoned Chesapeake Beach Railway with scenic views of marsh, forest and wildlife.

Chesapeake Hills Golf Course

11352 H.G. Trueman Road / Lusby, MD 20657

410-326-4653

18-hole golf course that is close to Solomons. The course also has a driving range, pro shop, lessons and a grill.

Flag Ponds Nature Park

1525 Flag Ponds Parkway / Lusby, MD 20657

410-586-1477

Bring your family and your pets to the park! Enjoy hiking, fossil hunting, wildlife exhibits and the beach!

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

10515 Mackall Road / St. Leonard, MD 20685

410-586-8501

70+ archaeological sites, tour exhibits, gift shop, trails, kayaking and a research facility (Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory). Pets are welcome.

Kings Landing Park

3255 Kings Landing Road / Huntingtown, MD 20678

410-535-2661

260 acre park on the Patuxent River with pastures, woodland and wetland. The park also has a swimming pool and horse ring.

Mellomar Golf Park

6215 Scaggs Road / Owings, MD 20736

410-286-8212

9-hole golf course. The course also has pull and golf carts, a driving range and lessons.

Parkers Creek Preserve

Scientists Cliffs Road / Port Republic 20676

410-414-3400

Self-guided and guided hiking trails throughout the year and canoe rides. Pets are welcome on the hiking trails!

Twin Shields Golf Club

2425 Roarty Road / Dunkirk, MD 20754

301-855-8228

18-hole golf course with rolling terrain. Course has water and large trees.

Wetlands Overlook Park

4020 11th Street / North Beach, MD 20714

410-257-9618

Observe the wildlife and migratory fowl of the wetlands. The park is pet friendly and has a pier as well as two gazebos

Bensville Park

6980 Bensville Road / White Plains, MD

Enjoy soccer, football, baseball and the playgrounds at the Bensville Park!

Bryantown Sports Complex

5665 Bryantown Road / Waldorf, MD

Located at the Route 5 / Bryantown Road Intersection - 15 soccer fields, concessions, rest rooms and picnic areas!

Cedarville State Forest

10201 Bee Oak Road / Brandywine, MD

301-888-1410

19.5 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Go camping, hunting and fishing, or enjoy the fish hatchery in the visitor center!

Chapel Point State Park

Chapel Point Road / Port Tobacoo, MD

301-743-7613

82-acre park on the Port Tobacco River! Enjoy kayaking, fishing and hunting!

Chapman State Park

3452 Ferry Place / Indian Head, MD

301-743-7613

Guided nature walks, special guests and children’s activities. Year-round access to the park.

Charlie Wright Park

101 Dr. Mitchell Lane / Indian Head, MD

Enjoy the park’s soccer fields, little league baseball fields and a practice football area.

Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Area

Myrtle Grove Work Center

301-743-5161

381 acres of a Civil War encampment. Enjoy the hiking trails and look for bald eagles!

Doncaster Demonstration Forest

Route 6

13 miles of trails and woods for you and your family to enjoy the outdoors! Go hiking, hunting, horseback riding or biking!

Friendship Farm Park

4705 Friendship Landing Road / Nanjemoy, MD

235-acre park with a little something for everyone! Enjoy nature trails, wildlife observations, playing baseball, canoeing, or fishing - no license required!

Gilbert Run Park

13140 Charles Street / Charlotte Hall, MD

301-932-1083

180-acre park with nature trails, pavilions, playgrounds and piers for fishing. Enjoy Wheatley Lake, a 60-acre lake with bass, bluegill, trout and catfish!

Indian Head Rail Trail

13 miles of paved trails through undeveloped areas. Parking is available in Indian Head and White Plains.

Laurel Springs Regional Park

5940 Radio Station Road / La Plata, MD

Enjoy the 2.6 mile natural trail or bring your children to the playground! Sports fields are available for permit use only.

Mallows Bay Park

1440 Wilson Landing Road / Nanjemoy, MD

One of the largest “sunken ship graveyards” in North America! Mallows Bay Park has 169 wooden ships from World War 1.

Maxwell Hall Park

6680 Maxwell Hall Drive / Hughesville, MD

This park is great for equestrians and hikers! Enjoy different types of trails and courses with a view of the beautiful Patuxent River.

Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area

Myrtle Grove Work Center

301-743-5161

1,723 acres of forests and fields! Enjoy bird watching and a 23 acre lake stocked full of large-mouthed bass.

Oak Ridge Park

13675 Oaks Road / Hughesville, MD

Tons of recreational activities for all different walks of life! Enjoy equestrian trails, pavilions and playgrounds.

Pisgah Park

6645 Mason Springs Road / La Plata, MD

Enjoy a paved 7 mile bike path, picnic pavilion and playground right in La Plata!

Pursue State Park

Route 301 south to Route 225 west

301-743-7613

90-acres on the Potomac River. Enjoy searching for fossils, hunting, fishing, bird watching and looking for shark’s teeth!

Smallwood State Park

2750 Sweden Point Road / Marbury, MD

301-743-7613

628-acres full of fishing, piercs, camping, boat launches, bass tournaments and even a restored home of Revolutionary War General William Smallwood.

Southern Park

15884 Wilson Road / Issue, MD

Enjoy picnicking, ball fields, tennis courts, fishing and a playground with a gorgeous view of the Potomac River.

Robert D. Stethem Memorial Sports Complex

4250 Piney Church Road / Waldorf, MD

Athletic fields available by permit only! Ten little and big league baseball fields, football area, and a playground are all offered!

Ruth B. Swann Memorial Park

3100 Ruth B. Swann Drive / Bryans Road, MD

Enjoy hiking the 2.4 mile trail throughout the woodland by the Potomac River. Different types of sports fields are available as well.

Turkey Hill Park

9430 Turkey Hill Road / La Plata, MD

Enjoy trails, football and soccer fields, and picnic pavilions. Turkey Hill Park is a dog-friendly park!

White Plains Regional Park

1015 St. Charles Parkway / White Plains, MD

A dog park, 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and playground! All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations. Athletic fields are available by permit only.