I went on a hike here and it was great! The trails are really scenic and some have spots over water. The only thing is that some points of the trail kick up lots of 'dust/dirt' or the grass clippings are flying around which can be 'chokey'. But I recommend the nature center (which has bathrooms before the hike) and cool things to look at. This place is worth the drive for me! Recommend ! read more

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WOW !!! What an amazing surprise, popped in due to being in the area, so glad we did as we were really impressed. The Nature Center has so much to see & learn, from displays to live animals. We loved all of it !!! Definitely will make any naturalist happy. The grounds are well maintained, with trails & viewing areas of the Marsh & water. Neat little play area for kids, complete with a giant nest & a boat to let the kids imagination run wild. There is a Butterfly House in the back. Definitely will be back !!! read more

Marshy Point Nature Center - Friendly Duck in the Lobby - Public Services & Government Near Me - Middle River, Maryland

Was looking for a change in scenery for a hike so I yelped a place near me and I was not disappointed. The pictures do not do this place justice. Nature is better seen with the naked eye. I feel closer to the higher power when I see nature's glory. If you enjoy outside, hiking, running, bird watching, etc...this is the place for you. read more

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We came here last weekend to fly a drone and soak in some nature. We love Dundee Creek and come here during the warm weather in our boat. This time of year, we have to settle for a land visit which is good too. This state park is an excellent use of what is probably a flood plain. The day we arrived was after heavy rains-- brings your boots cause you are out in the woods of Middle River. There is a nice playground with a nautical/water theme that looks fun. They also have some turkeys and chickens in a fenced-in area-- you can look bt not touch which is also OK. I also saw two exceptionally beautiful owls-- a barred owl and a barn owl. The barn owl seemed very shy. There were also quite a few families with children-- this is a great place to bring your kids to soak up some sun and nature. We took a little side trail hike that lopped back to the parking lots. There is also a pier where you can do some bird watching-- we saw a grebe! I had never seen one before... There is plenty of parking and the day we were here there was no entry fee. Thank you Marshy Point Nature Center for providing a beautiful nature spot for so many people! read more

Marshy Point Nature Center - The pier where I spotted a grebe! Marshy Point Nature Center, Middle River, Maryland - Public Services & Government Near Me - Middle River, Maryland

This is a very big place!! They held a Faerie Festival in June. The Nature center has turkeys, owls, other fowl , pigs and different exhibits. I love they provide education on the importance of marshes and protecting them for many species. They have a great deal of trails and one is 6 miles. They have bridges over the marsh so you can see the water too. A great day to spend a sunny afternoon and support this nonprofit! The Festival was very kid friendly and had lots of fun activities and storytelling. Lots of walking!! The pottery vendors have beautiful mugs, bowls, chalices, and pots. Parking was free and all the people were very friendly! read more

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This place is amazing me and my friends had a great time they have butterflies and they just have a bunch of cool taxidermy we have a lot of turtles which I think is really cool there's also a nice trail and they have a duck that walks inside the building and they have books take a book leave a book type situation and it's really cool I recommend visiting. read more

This was my first time here, and as we are in the midst of COVID, a lot of the great things mentioned in other reviews were closed. That being said, we still have a wonderful time! It's perfect for all ages, especially Katie and Will's trail which is completely paved, so very stroller or wheelchair friendly. I took my 2.5 year old with me and we first saw some outdoor animals (chickens, roosters, owls) and then stopped into the nature center which was taking all covid precautions. As I said a lot of the "exhibits" were temporarily closed but it was still cool--at most a 10 min scenario. Once outside we opted for the paved trail which led us over a "cool bridge" according to the toddler :) We also did a .5 mile offshoot trail. By the time we got back to the parking lot, my energetic girl was ready to pass out--always a sign of a good time. read more

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It's like the zoo or aquarium but a lot smaller and without the price tag! Overall, it's family friendly and FREE so I approve. Inside the nature center you will find: - Animals in tanks, cages, waddling around (there was a duck chillaxin' inside), or hanging from the walls or ceiling (thanks to taxidermy). - Various activities; Put your hands on snake skins, feathers, bones, hides, and honeycombs... It's a cool place to learn about Chesapeake Bay's indigenous plants and animals. - Knowledgeable naturalists who host activities and lectures. The events are affordable and always rotating. ($3 for non-members, $2 for members) I attended the "Before Chocolate" event which included a fun history lesson (for adults) and a fun activity (for the kids... and adults). I made and took home chocolate treats so why wouldn't I like it? They have a nice patio, which is perfect during pleasant weather. Around the center there is a dock and different trails you can explore. Go to the website for more information and support your local park! read more

Marshy Point Nature Center - The dock. - Public Services & Government Near Me - Middle River, Maryland

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A fantastic location, especially if you need a break from I-95 traffic. An excellent nature education experience. Loads of taxidermied local animals to see and touch, live animals in tanks plus the resident duck that wanders around, kids corner with books and things to explore. Outside you can sip a net into a pond and see what creatures are living there. Or see the group of turkeys nearby. And there are walking trails! Such a gem. read more

Marshy Point is one of our favorite parks to take our golden retriever hiking. There is an awesome nature center that is open daily from 9 to 5 and they hold lots of different activities year round, the full moon frog hike was one of our favorites. The staff are great about answering questions and making you feel welcome and they offer all of this great stuff for free (some programs do charge a small fee but if you become a member the fees are reduced). We have been coming here for many years but there are still trails we have yet to discover. In the spring you can hear all the different varieties of frogs in the marsh and vernal pond, we love trying to see how many different ones we can find during each visit. Some of the trails have partial boardwalk areas to cover the soft,muddy ground but overall the hiking is very easy and their is a trail for everyone depending on how long you want to spend out in the woods. In addition to the snakes, fish, frogs and other reptiles inside the center there is a duck that runs the place and you can interact with her (depending on her mood of course) and outside there are turkeys, chickens, an owl, a falcon and they are currently building new enclosures for a couple of new additions to the menagerie. You can truly spend an entire day exploring this awesome park and nature center. read more

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I love this place. Free to the public and I'm always seeing groups of school kids being bused in and out. The visitor center is full (and I mean nearly every free space of wall or floor) with taxidermy. Animals of every shape and size local and some not so local. A fantastic learning experience, as well as a collection of books and educational material inside. Makes me want to be a kid again, really. Very level "hiking" trails, but more or less a fairly secluded area for a stroll in the woods. Absolutely a place to take your family if you aren't up for giant hills and 6 mile round trips. Trail maps near the visitor center as well. A nice time. read more

Great place to take a nature hike watch the funny trained duck in side the nature center this little duck is very happy it is something you have to see read more

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I love this place. Been visiting for several years. Yes, it's kid-oriented, but there's lots for adults to do. Great hiking trails, and best of all it's beautiful and it's FREE. read more

This is a great place to go on a nice walk or hike. It features several miles of walking trails, and great views. Make sure you take bug spray if you decide to hit the trails, there is a lot of standing water. read more