Thank you for joining us for another week of our special series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. In this series, we visit a different state each week to learn about its local state parks. This week we will be visiting the lovely state parks of Maryland. You may not be familiar with these state parks even if you live here or you may just be looking for someplace new to journey to. We invite you to join us in learning about the state parks in each of the 50 states. Now, let’s visit the state parks of Maryland.
DAN’S MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
12500 Pleasant Valley Road
Flintstone, Maryland 21530
Phone: 301-722-1480
Reservations: 888-432-2267
Dan’s Mountain State Park is a gorgeous, day use park with rugged mountain terrain. It offers an Olympic-size pool and water slide that will provide your family with hours of fun in the water. The 481-acre park also features four large group pavilions, a huge recycled-tire playground, and a pond for fishing. The pool is heated and staffed by certified lifeguards. It’s fully accessible for people with disabilities. There’s a snack bar and modern restrooms on site for your convenience. Of course there is also fishing, hiking trails and picnic areas to add some variety to your day at Dan’s Mountain.
If you’re wondering how this park got it’s name, it’s named for Daniel Cresap, one of the first settlers in Allegany County. Daniel was adventurous, and while pursuing a bear in a tree, Daniel fell and lay unconscious until a Native American that he hunted with found him and dragged Daniel to safety. Since then, the mountain has been known as Dan’s Mountain and it’s sure to become a favorite getaway destination.
Accessible kayak launch at Greenwell State Park – Maryland State Parks
GREENWELL STATE PARK
25420 Rosedale Manor Lane
Hollywood, Maryland 20636
Phone: 301-373-9775
Greenwell is a 596-acre State Park located on the Patuxent River in St. Mary’s county, Maryland. In 1971, John Phillip Greenwell, Jr. and his sister, Mary Wallace Greenwell, donated their farm to the State of Maryland to be used as a public park.The the state purchased the adjacent Bond property and joined the two to form the park we have now.
There are 10 miles of trails for walking, running, biking and horseback riding that are open all year round. Hit the water for swimming, canoeing, kayaking or swimming followed by a lovely picnic lunch. there is also an area to go hunting during hunting season. Greenwell State Park is a great place to connect with nature and your loved ones. Once you visit, you will surely want to return again and again.
Sandy Point State Park – Maryland State Parks
SANDY POINT STATE PARK
1100 East College Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21409
Phone: 410-974-2149
Reservations: 410-974-2663
Sandy Point State Park offers visitors endless memories and stories that will be passed on from generation to generation. This is the perfect place to visit as a family tradition. This 786 acre park on the Chesapeake Bay is over 60 years old. It was opened in June of 1953 and provides visitors with a variety of fun recreational activities. Between swimming, fishing, boating, crabbing and windsurfing, you will never run out of things to do at Sandy Point. The beaches and picnic areas offer an amazing view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and passing freighters and regattas.
The park staff is helpful and go out of their way to accommodate visitors. Wildlife viewing and bird watching are favorite activities for many that come to Sandy Point. This park is a beautiful and exciting place for families to visit and come back to year after year. There’s something for everyone to enjoy here and there’s always tons of stuff for everyone to do. Whether hiking, boating, fishing or just relaxing you are going to love it here.
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All photographs belong to http://dnr.maryland.gov/. You can visit their website for more information on planning your visit and stay at a Maryland State Park.
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