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.

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!!!

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

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

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.

Absolutely worth the visit! I was looking up nearby beaches to DC for a day trip, and this one…read morepopped up. Who wants to cross the Bay Bridge in traffic? (No one.) You won't have to with this find! 1000% better than Calvert Cliffs Park. 2025 rates: $20/car for non-county residents on weekends. Parking is easy if you get there early, and there are real bathrooms at the visitor center. It's still a .5 mile hike to the beach, but it's mostly a firm gravel path with more sand as you get to the beach. Lots of other hiking trails that I didn't try on this visit. Signs help you navigate your way to the beach. There are restrooms and a rinse off station prior to the boardwalk onto the sand. Once to the beach, it's a pretty narrow strip of sand, but off to the right of the main path there is more space. Bring your own everything--shade, seats, snacks, and any digging/sifting equipment for finding fossils! Pack lightly. I saw some people with big beach carts and I'd not recommend it as coming back from the beach it's mostly uphill! Signs at the entrance indicate jellyfish may be present but I didn't see any for the 3 hours I was there. The waves are not very rough and the water is clear out to about 3 feet. I'd recommend water shoes as there are lots of shells/rocks at the shore. I hiked in Teva sandals and it was the perfect shoe for me hiking and on the beach and in the water. Because parking is limited, the beach was not too crowded. It was fun watching other people find fossils as I relaxed in the sun and enjoyed the peace of the sand and surf!

What a total gem of a park- obviously our first time there and it was just a gorgeous Fall day!…read moreApparently this spot is "lesser known" or less visited than the nearby Calvert Cliffs but offers a lot of the same views and perks like finding fossils and shark teeth. Part of the beach have a very small shoreline but around the corner it opens up to this huge wide beach area with a little look out deck. We walked along some of the other pond trails and they were just beautiful. Saw tons of birds and turtles. A lot of the paths are maintained by boardwalks, and sometimes you're just walking along the dirt/sand mix but it's very peaceful and picturesque! We brought our dog and she loved it too! Being that it was November, it felt like a very few amount of people around- I imagine its much busier when it's warm out- but if you're looking for a day on the water- this is a very accessible and fun spot! I would imagine you'd want a wagon or something to carry chairs or anything that you were planning on bringing to the beach as it's a bit of a walk from the parking areas. They do have a handicap accessible lot close to the shore for those that can't do the walk.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This is a cute idea, a great quiet spot adjacent to the water in a beautiful park so your dogs can…read moreromp in the water off leash. I'm not sure if something has changed recently but I went there today and there are big gaps on both sides of the fence where a dog can easily escape, on both the gate and other side, and on the far side, the dog would get loose into the tall grass and wetlands where it would be impossible to chase them. If your dog won't go far and/or has good recall maybe not a problem but I was definitely not comfortable taking my dog off leash here.

How did I not know that Quiet Waters has its own dog park?! I've been here before to kayak on…read moreseveral occasions and never knew this area was here. It's a nice option for the dogs on these hot days. However, there's not a lot of shade so make sure you bring an umbrella or hat. I was lucky to get a shaded spot while I was there. I brought a beach chair and a small cooler with some drinks and ice for Toby. It's not a very large area so it was a bit active with the people who were already there. Many people just stand in the water with their pets and some sit on the beach side. My dog loved it! He was running in and out of the water chasing other dogs and just having a good time. Once you park it's about a 10-minute walk. When you get to the fork in the road go left and that will take you to the dog beach. One thing I wish they had more of was garbage cans. They do have one of those dog poop dispensers with poop bags and a trash receptacle, but that was so full it was overflowing. So if you go, it would be helpful to bring a small trash bag so you can put your trash in there and probably leave it behind so others could discard their trash in there as well. There are bathrooms right across from the parking lot. It's a nice little getaway for you and your dog. You only pay to get into the Quiet Waters Park, which is waived if you are a veteran. Check it out!

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

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.

So many trails to explore! There are trails of different difficulties and lengths and I think even…read morea bike trail. Many of the trails also cross small creeks, and all seem to be well marked. It is pet friendly and a good place to see wildlife like birds and deer (and especially bugs). Make sure to bring bug spray as there are flies that will follow you and also look out for spiders because there are so many webs everywhere! There is a touch less check in when you get there and a link to an online map that will show you all the trails they have. The gps might not take you to the exact location depending on which parking lot you go to but it's not terribly difficult to find. I've already been twice to hike and I'll be going back soon!