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Park Amenities: Baseball Field (4) (Turner) Concession Stand (open seasonally) Multipurpose Fields (2) Paved Trail - 2 miles (estimate only) Picnic Pavilion Picnic Area Playground Restrooms (open seasonally and portable) Volleyball Court (3 - sand) Trails, Paved and Natural   Hours of Operation: Park is open from dawn to dusk   Cost of Entry: no fee   Website: https://www.aacounty.org/locations-and-directions/generals-highway-corridor-park Phone: 410-222-7317 Address: 1758 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401  ...

About: South River Farms is a rustic and undeveloped park with old growth forests and hiking trails located on the scenic South River. A Port a Pot and small parking lot are available. A map and general information can be found on a bulletin board near the parking lot. Natural area includes the 2.5 mile loop Red Trail.   Hours of Operation: Park is open from dawn to dusk 7 days a week   Cost of Entry: Free   Website:  https://www.aacounty.org/locations-and-directions/south-river-farm-park Phone:  410-222-7317 Address: 3553 Loch Haven Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037  ...

About: The Glendening Nature Preserve offers 4 miles of trails through 620 acres of diverse habitat.  Trails wander through meadows, pine barrens, sand barrens, upland forest, and streams and to the Patuxent River.  A boardwalk extends 460 ft through wetlands to Old Galloway Creek with a view of the Patuxent River. Some public outdoor education programs also occur at this property, mainly around the Plummer House area. The Plummer House, a farm house restored in 2007, is located off Plummer Lane and is used for meetings and public education. This location...

About: The Jug Bay Emory Waters Nature Preserve was named after Mr. Emory Waters to honor him, his cultural heritage and that of all African Americans that worked and lived within Jug Bay and the Patuxent River Watershed. This 307-acre Patuxent riverfront gem hosts 225 acres of forests, 64.5 acres of fields and meadows, a 0.45 acre vineyard, two creeks, and a rich archaeological history including two houses more than 150 years old. Current public access to this property is through the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Proper by hiking the Farm...

About: If you enjoy fishing or going out on the water you probably know or have been on this property, since it offers a small pier and a rugged canoe/kayak put in. With 43 acres of forest and wetlands on the water’s edge, Patuxent Wetlands Park is our second smallest track of land, but it is one of the most visited; about 16,000 people come to this park every year. Because of its high public usage and closeness to Route 4, this property faces large trash issues, thus Sanctuary staff often...