Updated review. I…read moreabsolutely love Piney Orchard Nature Trail! It's my go-to jogging destination because of how peaceful and serene it is. On any given day, you can spot a wide variety of bird species, which adds to the tranquility of the surroundings. The trails through the woods are well-maintained and offer a wonderful escape into nature. I especially enjoy the paths that lead to the fresh water ponds, where you can admire the beauty of the area while getting some exercise. If you're looking for a relaxing and scenic place to jog or simply unwind, Piney Orchard Nature Trail is the perfect spot!

This is such a sweet little enclave of trees and flowers and birds and people walking dogs and…read morecrackling leaves. I've been here to walk 4-5 times, in different seasons, and each has its charm. In the spring, you will see myriad flowers in bloom, hear the lovely song of little streams and birds trilling. Winter is very different, with frosty pine cones and leaves to photograph, and everything so still. Fall is lovely! I saw two does with their mostly grown fawns, and encountered a baby rattlesnake! That surprised me greatly as I've never seen or heard of them around here. I confess that fall is my favorite season; I love the bluest skies and the aroma of leaves. I prefer not walking on asphalt too much, so as soon as I can (where the duck loop cuts off and so does the vernal trail) I cut down to the sand/dirt path along the water. Both trails, asphalt and dirt, eventually end up at a sort of trail end. The other day when I was here, since there was no water in the stream, I crossed over to see if I could go any farther - ermmm not really. There are numerous access points from the neighborhood that borders the preserve, so lots of folks seem to walk their dogs close to home. The water was extremely low since we've had very little rain; I was surprised at how far the mud banks extended into the lake. There are NO services whatsoever! Go potty before you get out to walk!

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.

We love coming here to ride our Onewheels. There are great…read moretrails as well as an awesome skills park! Everyone has been friendly and we come here a lot!

This is our community's hidden gem. There are a ton of trails to walk on to clear your head. The…read morepaved paths are a great start. You can easily take kids on bikes or scooters if you need. The dirt paths are heaven though. Here you may encounter a mountain biker or two, but for the most part it is pure peace and quiet. I walked about 12.5 miles on the paths just yesterday. Every hour I am here, I feel like i am shedding months of stress.

I really love coming to Provinces Park just to walk on their trails…read more Sure, Maryland has lots of sidewalks, but it is so nice to find a place that you can be in more of a wooded area that is more peaceful. Alot of the other parks around are close to highways so you do not get the level of peace and quiet that comes with provinces park. They have 2 playgrounds. A basketball court, tennis court, some baseball fields, and soccer fields.

This is a great park! It has a walking trail, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields. There was…read morea basketball court at one time, but I'm not sure it's still up. When I lived on Disney a road I walked the trail three to four times a week. The old man who donated the land would stand outside his home at wave as I walked to the park. I live a little further away now, and the old man has since been called home to glory. When I do drive by the park I see people playing tennis and the athletic fields being filled with kid's sports teams. Spot by some time; the park is located onDisney Road.

The Howard County Recreation & Parks Summer Concert Series at Centennial Park is a fantastic way to…read morespend a summer evening! We saw I&I Riddim at the Centennial Park Amphitheater, and they brought incredible music and such a fun, relaxing vibe. The beautiful park setting made it even better. This was the first of the five-concert summer series, with free concerts taking place on Thursday evenings through August 5. If you're looking for a laid-back night with great live music, this is definitely worth checking out. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, relax, and enjoy a wonderful evening outdoors!

I love summertime and this park is perfect to park in the shade and enjoy breakfast. This moment…read morewas followed by a break walk around the loop. Without my dog, this time,I was approached by a squirrel and even two deer. It's nice having so many wonderful things to do outside!

This park has it all (fields, tennis courts and a basketball court). Basketball court is something…read moreleft to be desired but it's convenient if you are local.

I absolutely love this park it's amazing it's never to many people i always love bringing my bike…read morehere to ride on the track it's amazing I LOVE IT

Best park ever! I usually don't really like going to parks but this park is fun! There's a ton of…read morespace to walk around in and the playground is fun to play at

Had my grandson's 2nd birthday here. This is a lovely park with actual clean restrooms. Playgrounds…read morefor young and older children. Ball playing fields, we flew kites, and tennis/pickleball courts. Don't forget the miles of trails. We had our party under a pavillion with three picnic tables. This does cost if done in season which begins in May so go to the county park site to reserve and rent. This is a great place. Enjoy!

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.