Picnic Spots Near Me in Essex, md
Hart-Miller Island State Park
Chesapeake Bay, Sparrows Point, MD
Hart-Miller Island is a 1,100-acre island located in Baltimore County on the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of Middle River and is a must see for those who want to get away from it all. The... Read More
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area
7200 Graces Quarters, Middle River, MD
As Gunpowder’s featured day-use park, Hammerman features a swimming beach, food concessions, four rentable picnic pavilions, picnicking, playgrounds, canoe/kayak rentals, fishing, and short... Read More
Gunpowder Falls State Park
2813 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville, MD
Established in 1959 to protect the Gunpowder River and the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls, Gunpowder Falls State Park is now one of Maryland’s largest state parks. Covering over 18,000 acres in... Read More
Sandy Point State Park
1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD
About
This 786-acre Maryland State Park is located along the Northwestern shore of the majestic Chesapeake Bay. The park’s beaches and picnic areas are well known for... Read More
Rocks State Park
3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Road, Jarrettsville, MD
Rocks State Park features 855 acres of rocky forest land nestled in rural northern Harford County. Primary attractions at Rocks include the King and Queen Seat and Kilgore Falls. The main... Read More
Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing,... Read More
Quiet Waters Park Ice Rink
600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD
Anne Arundel County's first dog park located in Quiet Waters Park features two large fenced areas for dogs to run off-leash; one open space is designated for large dogs and one for small or... Read More
Susquehanna State Park
4122 Wilkinson Road, Havre de Grace, MD
Located along the Susquehanna River valley with its heavy forest cover and rocky terrain, Susquehanna State Park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities as well as points of... Read More
Maryland City Park
565 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel, MD
Amenities and Facilities:
Park is open from dawn to dusk
Baseball Fields (2)
Multipurpose Field (2)
Concession Stand (open seasonally)
Dog Park... Read More
Perryville Community Park
100 Marion Tapp Parkway, Perryville, MD
About
The Perryville Community Park contains 168.5 Acres Featuring 44 Acres of active parks amenities:
-Water Access
-Fishing Pier
-Horseshoe... Read More
Tuckahoe State Park
13070 Crouse Mill Road, Queen Anne, MD
Tuckahoe Creek, a quiet country stream bordered for most of its length by wooded marshlands, runs through the length of the park. A 60-acre lake offers boating and fishing. The park has 20... Read More
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
11704 Fenno Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. It is the wintering ground for several thousand Canada geese, the largest... Read More
Martinak State Park
137 Deep Shore Road, Denton, MD
George Martinak deeded this land of forests, fields and marsh to the state in 1961 for preservation as a recreational facility and a natural area for the enjoyment of all. Bordered by the... Read More
Bill Burton Fishing Piers State Park
29761 Bolingbroke Point Drive, Trappe, MD
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park consists of approximately 25 acres of park property including about one mile of trails. The trails and shoreline are open from sunrise to sunset. The... Read More
Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD
The park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. The Clopper Day-Use Area contains many scenic areas, including the... Read More
Smallwood State Park
2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury, MD
Smallwood State Park takes its name from General William Smallwood, a native born Charles Countian. He was the highest ranked Marylander who served in the American Revolutionary War. His house,... Read More
Saint Mary's River State Park
21250 Camp Cosoma Road, Callaway, MD
St. Mary's River State Park is separated into two areas, Sites 1 and 2. The Site 1 area holds the 250 acre St. Mary's Lake. Located along Maryland Route 5, between Leonardtown and Great Mills,... Read More
