An okay park. Pros:…read more -There is a playground as a part of the park. Close to Chido's along with a nice large field great for playing frisbee or kicking a soccer ball around. -1.25 mile of trails surrounding the lake. -Fairly clean besides all the duck poop. I was here on a Sunday morning and saw a crew of volunteers going around cleaning up trash. -Community events held year-round here. Cons: -No real parking anywhere. It seems many people either park in the housing complexes parking or in the Chido's parking lot. -Half of the walk around the pond is not very peaceful since you are right next to such a busy intersection.

Yes, this park isn't called "Laurel Park." Am I only one who thought that it was? I've been to this…read morepark many times and just never paid attention to the official name. I chose this park for my walk/jog last Saturday and I liked that it wasn't too packed at the time. There were groups of people exercising and there were others solo like me! It's not a big park, but still plenty of room for everyone! I couldn't quite remember the entrance for parking so I ended up parking by the Chidos restaurant. I saw others parked there and heading toward the park so I figured it was fine. Also it wasn't during business hours either so I wasn't worried.

One of my fav lakes to walk around. It does get bush on the weekend but if you go early you have…read morethe lake to yourself. I love the days I get there early enough to see the mist rising off the water and all the animals are still around and active. I love walking my dog here as well There's an also a nice playground for the kids.

What a nice day for a walk. It's springtime and the sights are simply gorgeous! It's also a great…read moreplace to exercise.

Another fun lake to walk around with family and dogs. No big hills here and about a mile around…read more This is a great walking spot. There are plenty of joggers and bikers here as well. Parking near Whole Foods and the fountain is a great place to start. There are often lake side concerts and activities in the summer as well

Lake Kittamaqundi is such a cool spot! Whether you're out for a run, a casual walk, or just want to…read moreenjoy the outdoors, this lake has an awesome vibe. The trail around the water is super easy to follow and gives you great views the whole way. It's the perfect mix of nature and community, peaceful but never boring. What makes it even better is the atmosphere. People are out with their dogs, families stroll by, and sometimes you'll even catch someone playing guitar by the benches. In the summer, the lake area gets even more fun with local events, live music, and festivals right by the water, great energy without feeling too crowded. Plus, it's right near the Columbia Lakefront area, so you can grab a coffee, ice cream, or bite to eat after your workout. Clean paths, beautiful scenery, and a laid-back vibe. Lake Kittamaqundi is definitely one of my favorite spots in Columbia.

I love going to the Lakefront. They have different events there such as movie and music nights,…read morefestivals, etc. There are several restaurants where you can eat outdoors. There is a Whole Foods grocery store. Also there is a Pearl Spa. They have areas where you relax and chill by the water. Also it's very family oriented place and a place you can bring your children to play on the playground.

The Lakefront area surrounds LakeKittamaqundi. It is a large open space that includes a small…read moreamphitheater, a fountain, a pedestrian promenade, and several restaurants and retail establishments (including While Foods) overlooking the lake. It's such a pretty area to eat, gather, or just chill. It's also a great place to exercise. You can walk/run around the lake and there are several other trails in the area. I walked about 1.2 miles from Blandair Park and thoroughly enjoyed the trails. There was plenty of signage so I always knew where I was going. There was some nice foliage and even some hills. A nice change from the flat Florida terrain!

When I lived in Maryland, we came to this park often just to walk. We no longer live in Maryland…read morebut when I come back to visit, I still come to this park to walk and just enjoy the scenic walk and be outdoors. There is a house on the backside of the path that decorates for Halloween so it makes it a lot of fun for the kids on the path.

My daughter (10) and I came to this park for the first time. There was a good amount of parking. It…read morewas a beautifully summer day in the 90s and the great thing about this park is that there is lots of shade. There was a large picnic space as you enter the park area along with an area with play structures to the right for the little ones. The lake is the centerpiece of the park and the trail goes around it. There were a good number of benches and sitting areas where you could sit and enjoy the view. There were a number of people biking on the trail. The trail was a loop and it was enough distance to get some exercise but not too long that you will get worn out. Everything was green and there were lots of beautiful views. I definitely can see myself coming back here with the entire family.

Peaceful park, with an educational visitors center , and easy hiking trails, also a fishing pier on…read morethe Cash lake. The lake is more beautiful on sunny days with naturally grown lily pads in the water. The cash lake loop trail is about 2.5 miles in distance for 1 loop, takes a little over an hour to complete with moderate pace. The trail is relatively flat BUT do have many fallen trees and uneven ground on the trail. Some of the trees do require climb over or walk around. Main Parking area is by the visitors center. There are also limited parkings by the fishing area, including handicap parkings, right next to the 2 restrooms stalls that have no signage outside. Had a great morning hike here, enjoyed the lake view very much. Highly recommend @WineDinenVacay

I've been here many times. Such a gem. Such a lovely way to spend time outdoors. Try it.read more

This is the beat spot to take your hot girl wast in Howard County / Baltimore area. Adding more…read morephotos to the review

What a lovely free green space in Ellicott City! I am angry with myself for completely ignoring the…read morebeautiful parks near me in MD! 20-25 minutes away from where I live, Centennial Park has a variety of trails, fishing, spots to picnic, etc. The land is lush and green. Unfortunately the day I visited I did not take any pictures of the beauty around me, but I am determined to return again. Highly recommend.

Always a great place to walk or watch the birds in the lake. Nice place to park if you work or live…read morenearby to do some thinking. This is on a military facility. I love quiet time. Unless there's a cookout going on this is a very peaceful place to just unwind. Or bring the kids to play at the playground. You can also walk your dog. Just make sure he is on a leash.

I live on Fort Meade (2nd time). The previous reviews are accurate for their time. When I first…read morelived here, 2000-2003, Burba was really nice, well maintained, the water quality was good and there were enough little bluegill/sunfish to make a kid tired of catching them. This is no longer a "good" fishing spot, and not the overall family recreation area that it could be. This not just an old guy "get off my lawn" observation [okay its a little bit of that]. For many complex reasons the resource is no longer in good shape. There are far too many year round Canada Geese (nutirent load/water quality aspects), the shoreline is not regualrly groomed/maintained. The asphalt path that rings the lake is also in rough shape. It looks nice from a distance, and the playgrounds are still usable. But Burba Lake is a shadow of its former self right now. I understand the realities of the resources to restore it - but I do wish there was a way to do so. If there were a magic wand: -greatly reduce geese -restore water flow into lake (feeder streams in terrible shape) -maintain bank vegetation -restore native water plants -manage algae blooms -drop in structure for fish habitat -stock a variety of native fish species (I've only seen sunfish/turtles)

Columbia is known for all the nature trails, lakes, villages etc. This particular trail is my "to…read morego" since it's very close in proximity. I usually do my walks, bike rides with my dad and daughter, jogs and you might see me with a jumprope. Just a good trail for some fresh air and to get my steps in! It can be a bit crowded at time but the people do practice social distancing / wear mask.

This is one of our favorite trails to go one for sure. I think the greatest thing about living in…read moreHoward Co. is all the different trails available. I have walked this trail both ways and up to the Wincopin Trails and Its always enjoyable. It is heavily trafficked if you go the bike path way, I recommend going towards Wincopin Trails if you rather be more secluded.

Very scenic and relaxing trail! This was my first time. I can't believe I had never been here. It…read morecertainly won't be my last. I met up with a group this morning for a walk! I parked nearby on the street and we began our walk. I loved that it's shaded so the walk wasn't bad. There were a few walking with dogs and children. I definitely recommend coming here! There's nearby food and shopping options.

It's a nice place I saw some graffiti and a lot of creatures but you have to squeeze your way into…read morea fence.