Saint Mary's Lake Loop was awesome! This is a 7.2 mile loop trail that goes around a smaller, murky…read morebut very pretty lake. The trail is well-worn, gravel, mud, dirt, lots of tree roots, moss and great little foot bridges here there. The path peeks out of the woods for a view of the lake only two or three times. There isn't really any shoreline but I'm not sure I'd swim or wade in this lake. Anyways, I'm reviewing the trail here, since I'm not much of a watercraft or fishing person. We did see kayaks and canoes out on the lake. The small parking lot is new, and we assume so is the fully equipped washroom/toilet building. Fresh water is available from a dispenser there. Nice! Zero shade for parked cars though, which I've always thought was weird in any car park. There are extra long and easy park spots for trailering. There's a small boat launch and dock. Locals suggested we use the trail between May and October, but to beware of the usual forest nasties like ticks, horseflies, mozzys and other biting critters and snakes. We saw lots of tiny frogs, turtles, birds and squirrels. We went on a Sunday and crossed paths with 3 cyclists, 4 pedestrians, 2 dogs and horse prints along the trail. Dogs are allowed on leash. The trail was super clean, no litter or dog poop along the way. Loved the hike! Took us about 2h45min to complete the loop. Bring your debit/credit card for the automated entry gate: $5 out of state, and $3 in state. Worth it!!!

This is a beautiful state park. The 7.5 mile trail is flat, spacious and beautiful. Unfortunately,…read morewe only had time to do 1.5 miles round trip. We turned around 30 minutes in walking with our Aussie dog. But we got to the end of the dam and it was beautiful! We hiked the first weekend of January so some parts was a little muddy. But it wasn't too bad. The only thing I wished this park had was running toilets. I believe it was only an outdoor porta potty. But then again, we didn't do the entire trail, so I might be wrong. Parking is $3/car for in-state (Maryland) cars and $5/car for out-of-state.

Largest dog park I have ever encountered. Four separate sections. Good water supply in all. Sunny…read morebut with shade patches, benches. What more could you ask for?

Great dog park in the SOMD area. Four fenced off field areas, 2 for smaller dogs and 2 for larger…read moredogs. There is a hose with water available in each fenced area, along with poopie bags. Excellent field to run and play, and was very happy to leave with a tuckered our pup! It's nice to have a good community area where dogs and humans can socialize (or not, if that's your thing!). There are a lot of benches, so you can enjoy your human time at the park as well

Didn't realize how many different activities there are here at the Cove Point Park. There are…read moretennis courts, playground, baseball field, outdoor basketball court, and many other activities here.

A large and well designed county Park. Accommodating football, baseball, basketball, tennis and…read morepickleball. Large, outdoor acquatic center.

Really great place for a day trip with the family…read more The beach is nice and the water looked clean. There is a nice path about half mile to the beach. Go early as the parking lot can fill up.

Ok, the jellyfish were so bad this time that we couldn't even get in the water properly. I was…read morestung within a minute in not even ankle deep water (their stings are not terrible but not recommended). Minus one star, but I would still recommend it turning non-jellyfish season.

This neighborhood park is located near a friend's house. When her children were younger, we would…read morebring them to the park to play. Now we take her dog on walks when we visit. There is room for picnics, walks and community activities. During the day there are lots of bikers and families walking their dogs. It is a nice area. There aren't bathrooms. The area is clean and nicely maintained. We enjoy walking around the area.

There is a nice playground with what looks like new/well-maintained structures for kids. It has…read morewalking trails that lead to soccer fields and basketball courts. There are a couple of downsides, including a lack of shading in the playground section. Only a small picnic table area was shaded. And more importantly there are no public restrooms which if you are here with kids can be a big concern. The parking is limited to street parking.

My first time going to this dog park and my dogs love it! It's spacious and the dogs are so…read morefriendly, I'm not scare of taking my dogs there at all and it's relieving. Only thing is that it get a bit muddy when it rains but it's not bad

This dog park is one of the better I've seen and has a lot of potential, but is currently…read moreundergoing renovation. There is a large irrigated run with very nice cut bluegrass, benches, water station, poop bag dispensers, and the usual stuff. Unfortunately, likely due to the construction, there are areas of fence missing, bare dirt areas, and uncut grass in areas. So be mindful of this and check for ticks if you use the park. Hopefully the town will get this back up and running soon and make it a five star.

This was a great stop during a trip. There were many kind dogs and dog owners to visit with and the…read morepark had Plentiful water, seating and restrooms. We would stop here again

Solid dog park, large fenced in area for big dogs and a separate one for smaller dogs. Always clean…read moreand well maintained. The issue is there is no water for the dogs so you have to be sure to bring your own.

If you haven't been here with your pup, you may wanna start getting in the car.. head down to…read moreAnnapolis and make it a fun filled day! $6 entry per car to get in to the Quiet Waters Park or you can get the annual pass, I believe $30 if you plan on going plenty of times or every week..haha. The dog beach itself located all the way to towards pavilion 6 (I think) but follow the paw signs and you won't miss it. A short shaded trail walk from the parking area. The beach is gated although if your dog is a good swimmer, may want to make sure they don't go over the rocks divider. Once you finish, there is hose down area before you head back out. Mine needed it big time since he loved to roll around in the sand. Oh well, doggie be doggie! Lol

We stopped by this park on a random day trip to Annapolis. Although we intended to mainly check out…read morethe trails at Quiet Waters, I decided to take a break from our walk and visit the dog park. First, I really appreciated that the park was separated with sections for large and small dogs. Second, the section for the large dogs is pretty large. Unfortunately during our visit, there were no other dogs at the park. While there was plenty of open space, I didn't notice too much shade, which is probably why there were not too many dogs during our early afternoon visit, but I guess that's a minor concern. Although we do not live in Annapolis, I can see us visiting again (even with the $9 entrance fee) as a means to tire out the pup before checking out a local restaurant.

After reading the first review I had to laugh. I think the person thought she was taking her dog to…read morea Dog Resort in Vale instead of a Park in Charles County. This Park is plenty large enough for the biggest of breeds or the smallest. There are two separate areas, the larger side is for "Large Dogs" above 25 lbs and the "Small Dogs" for 25 lbs or less. The people here are nice for the most part, friendly and clean up after their dog(s). Yes, there are a few that don't but hey? What ya gonna do, get in a fist fight over it? There is free water during the Spring, Summer & Fall and only turned off so the pipes do not freeze. Shady spots to sit and converse with other patrons, poop bags, trash receptacles and grounds keeping provided by the county. There is even bathroom facilities available nearby. If On-Leash walking is your thing there is quite an extensive area to walk around and even a small wooded trail behind the kids playground area and tennis courts and paths/bridges to the skate park parking lot.

The park was bigger then described and my German Shepherd had a wonderful time. This will…read moredefinitely be 1 of our go to spots

SUMMATION: Beautiful, well-managed wildlife area. They are accomplishing good environmental…read morepreservation and education. NAME: Parkers Creek Preserve DESCRIPTION: Parkers Creek Natural Area has the largest contiguous tracts of forest in Calvert County. It progresses from dry, sandy upland woods to cool, moist ravines and forested wetlands. The ancient shell deposits from the Miocene Epoch, which deposit fossils on the beaches of Calvert County, create fertile soils in the inland ravines that support remarkable spring wildflower displays. Flowers such as American Golden Saxifrage [A] and Two-leaf Miterwort [B], uncommon on the typically poor soils of the Coastal Plain, thrive in the rich, moist soils of these steeply sloped valleys. Eastern Fence Lizards [C] and other reptiles make their home in the dry, sandy uplands, as do some unusual plants. The creek meanders near the coast. MY RATING: Excellent (4.9/5) SIZE: ~2000 acres with Creek 2.5 miles long and 15 miles of hiking trails. TITLE: "Great Conservation" [Yelp, Parguera Pirate review #450 [1], 10 November 2015, updated 30 November] CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIP REVIEW NUMBER: 19 TELEPHONE: (410) 414-3400, FAX: 410-414-3402 WEB PAGE: MANAGEMENT: American Chestnut Land Trust LOCALITY: South trail: Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic, Maryland 20676; North trail: Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 [see maps on web page] MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 2363, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 DIFFICULTY LOCATING: easy DIRECTIONS: see their web page HOURS OF OPERATION: Daily dawn to dusk. Double Oak Farm is closed during deer firearms season for safety. FEES: none, but memberships available AMINITIES: Fifteen miles of self-guided serene public hiking trails in two locations. Guided hikes are available from spring through fall. Guided canoe trips are offered from spring through fall on beautiful Parkers Creek. Check the online calendar of events for annual family events. ANIMALS: pets welcome HEALTH: (I) Swarms of mosquitoes near the wetlands and biting Black Flies [D] in the forest. (II) Limited access for wheelchairs and must be arranged prior to visit. AWARDS: Important Bird Area (2014, National Audubon Society) HISTORY: When Annie Gravatt died in 1986, Peter R. (Richard) Vogt (76) and Ralph H. Dwan (1932-2011) collected $400,000 from more than 90 families in Scientists' Cliffs to purchase 450 acres of nearby, undeveloped land from her estate to save it from commercial development. Vogt contributed $7500 to start the preservation project called the American Chestnut Land Trust (named for the trees once common in the area). The trust now manages more than 4000 natural acres, acquired by the State and the Nature Conservancy. The trust includes Parkers Creek and offers hiking and canoeing. FOOTNOTES: [1] Plus thousands of unnumbered article and book reviews for hundreds of journals. SPECIES: [A] American Golden Saxifrage, Chrysosplenium americanum. We also saw a lot at the base of the cliffs at Scientists' Cliffs. [B] Two-leaf Miterwort, Mitella diphylla. [C] Eastern Fence Lizard, Sceloporus undulatus. [D] Black Fly, Simulium spp., are small insects. Adult females feed on blood. Swarms can be quite aggravating. One got the Pirate, but did not escape unsquashed. They carry human diseases in the tropics.

5/14/20 pandemic update…read more Still a nice place to hike. They have touchless check in via a code on your phone. Miles of trails with very few hikers. Well maintained and interesting.