Very nice. With education inserted along the trails. The trail is gorgeous and well kept. The…read moreestuary center is pretty, lots to learn and see. I can't believe this place is around the corner from me and I've never come here before. I wish I had known about this when the kids were little! I'll definitely be back!

We came here as a family to see the animals in the nature center being fed. This is a nicely…read moremaintained nature center on a marshy area. Although the creek is named the otter creek, the otters are elusive, so we didn't see any. The staff at the nature center were very nice and informative. Our kids liked seeing all the animals up close and watching them feed. We came from Carroll county, so it was a bit of a hike but a nice day trip.

[Coronavirus review] Maryland is a diverse state, and…read morefrankly this is the least interesting region of it, lacking the grace and and beauty of shale infused mountains to the west, the richness and peace of the waterside, or the dynamism and diversity of the more urban areas, Central Maryland is mostly known for farms and horses, which are nice enough but not something I drive to. This park does have some things to offer, and it is a viable destination during corona time. Parking in the "rapids" (I discerned nothing approaching white water on the lazy stream running by) is free, but yields a significant uphill climb up stairs that look like they might lead up to Shelob's lair. The park lives up to its name. If you're looking to shed some corona pounds, the trails are not long, but the changes in elevation make for a workout. The most picturesque rock outcropping challenged my fear of heights and I got the best shots I could. A wetland on the other side was a nice change of pace. I'm not a huge fan of parks that have different sites under one name, but in this case, the satellite Rocks Park sites, including Hidden Valley and a waterfall both to the north, provide a combined experience which makes the drive more worthwhile. I got a couple of hours of hiking out of the main location, but a solid half day including the other two sites, so if you're going to drive up here, you might as well check everything out.

This review is specifically for the King and Queen Seat Loop (white trail). Came at 10am on a Sat…read moreAM in Feb (30 deg, windy). Had no trouble parking at what I assume is the Rapids Parking Area prob 0.1 miles down from the Park HQ. The spot I parked at had about 5-6 spots, did not cost $, and there were not many people there that day at all. The tree blazes are well marked and visible with the different colors and there are plenty of signs on the trail for guidance (some of them were a bit convoluted). Well kept trails, with plenty of mossy rocks (true to name) and running next to a river/creek. I'm sure there would be much more greenery and plant life in the spring and summer. For the King and Queen Seat Loop (white trail) specifically: - at the trailhead, turn left to get the whole 3 mile loop experience (turning right leads you straight to the rock/view which isn't very rewarding). At some point you run into the blue loop which you can take for a small detour before coming back to the white trail. - as someone who works out and runs regularly, the loop is easy to mild moderate. Not too much incline. Great for a nature walk with some terrain and nice views. - the view at the King and Queen Seat is great! Hawks also perch and fly around there so you can see them pretty closely! Overall, a very nice park! I would come back again another season when more plants are back to life and also to check out Kilgore Falls close by.

We visited on a beautiful Monday. We've heard it can be busy with boaters on weekends so best to…read moresave paddling for off days. Nice paved trails and mile marked measured walks. We saw folks walking, jogging, in wheelchairs and skateboarding. Lots of natural scenery and a nice pavilion and playground.

Great place to load boats. There doesn't seem to be any requirements or registration needed for…read moreusing our inflatable kayak.

The Park has several locations; this review is for the Jerusalem Mill Village near the…read moreheadquarters. Limited parking on a weekend. First time, there was no parking in front of it nor in the overflow parking area. Glad that I turned around and came back. Consider sharing a car or taking Lyft or Uber if you can, to save parking spaces for others Lot to see and do in the Village and beyond! Great chat to reenactors in the Jerusalem Miller's House. There are trails. I took the trail south of the Village and west of the River down to Jericho Bridge. The trail was easy to walk, comfortably soft, and dry. North of the road is the Little Gunpowder Trail

Park is nice park, a lots of tree, nice view, peaceful, but the entrance the way go in and out is…read moreawful, so many cars with high speed pass through, either you not sacred to come out with fast speed or wait for long time until less car pass through, but rarely, it not place I want to challenge, it is not safe place to deserve go.

We really enjoy visiting Maryland and finding interesting things to see while we're there. We had…read morewalked around Oregon Ridge and one of the naturalists recommended Soldiers Delight so we decided to try it out. We enjoy the variety of terrain like how there are some rocky places, some water crossings, some open, grassy areas, and also so tree-covered areas. Make no mistake, this isn't difficult, rugged hiking, but it's enjoyable and scenic. We also enjoy visiting the nature center and, especially, seeing Effy and TV-1 and TV-2, the turkey vultures. The naturalists here are fabulous and we have learned so much from them about the animals that are at the nature center and also those in the wild. This is a great place to spend a few hours walking, seeing some unique topography, visiting the animals, and then getting ice cream at the corner store or better yet, great frozen treats from nearby Original Hawaiian Snowball.

There are two lots for parking. We opted to take the Serpentine Trail. The blazes could use some…read moretouching up but otherwise a perfectly pleasant hiking experience. Oftentimes throughout the trail you'll be rewarded with glorious vistas. We spotted large birds flying above but couldn't identify them. Definitely a nice opportunity to connect with Maryland's outdoors.

My family and I enjoyed this park. We came on a visit and wanted my son to release some energy…read more This is a family park. There were people joining for family reunions, some went for a bridal shower, and many families came to go boat riding. There are parking spaces for boats. Restrooms are available. Tons of space and picnic tables available. There's also a restaurant nearby. You can also go fishing.

This is quite a lovely park! Yes you may step in goose poop but come on you are at a park that's…read morepart of nature...right...well yes!! They have paved areas for you to walk around and explore. There is sit down areas that some have a pavilion over, grills to have a little cookout, trash cans, recycle cans, and there is a decent size parking lot. There is a playground right down the street that you could stop at for the little ones to play at and then finish off the outting with the options to walk and feed the ducks/geese. Oh let me tell you the ducks/geese will love you for it! They will do all kind of tricks and all when you are willing to feed them! I have been told you can fish....but I have never witness someone actually fishing...so unsure about that option. Just some facts I found; Bynum Run Park is a 0.3 mile (500-step) route located near Bel Air, Maryland, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. All in all this is a lovely and small park to go and just get some vitamin D in your system and smell the fresh air of being outside!! Hope to see you there one day! Enjoy!

i went Here with my dad and fed the ducks. They really liked the frozen peas I gave them. The…read moreduck came out of the pond and opened his wings and I was scared.

Love love love this park! There are endless sceneries to enjoy--creekside, meadows, woods. We love…read morehiking the trails and they are very well-planned and marked. The pine tree alleyway is my favorite! The waterfall from the dam is a cool feature, and during the warmer months they allow people to kayak with multiple launches. They have a large pavilion, several parking lots, and bathrooms on site. Get your camera ready for some great shots of nature!

Eden Mill is one of our golden retriever's favorite places, the moment we turn onto Fawn Grove Rd…read morehe starts pacing and crying/barking, vocalizing his excitement, eagerly anticipating the swimming that's about to go down. We usually park at the small parking area at the end of the road where the bridge is being reconstructed then walk down the path to the water. Our golden loves leaping off the concrete stair at the bottom of the path then we take a short hike down the trail so he can dry off. There are several different trails you can hike and a lot of weekends they have "ranger encounters" where a ranger teaches you about the local wildlife, flora & fauna. The nature center has different animals and displays inside and there's also a working beehive and beautiful garden where you can observe the birds & butterflies and they have a pavilion with picnic tables. If you enjoy kayaking, this is the place for you, they have a couple of areas where you can launch and cruise Deer Creek at your own pace.