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.

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.

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!

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.

There's a resident Bald Eagle in the park now and I've seen him five times this spring. Saw him…read moreflying upstream with a fish in his talons today. Woodpeckers, blue jays, and nuthatches were there today.

Need a park to walk with great scenery bugs, water, innocent wild life? this is a great dot to come…read morewalk. just under a mile and a half, this gives you just enough walking experience to break a small sweat. coming back to check out the views again.

This might be the best playground I've ever been to. Multiple layers to the playground with a…read morevariety of equipment that is age appropriate and safe. Tons of spaces to explore and play. I love the secured locked gate. I can't not wait to go back when the weather is nicer. We had the best time despite the foggy conditions!

This park is a ton of fun. Built within the past 5 years, this park has everything. It has swings,…read moremega slides, a spider web climber, and baby zones. It even has disability friendly options and party zones. I love taking my kids here to just run free. The only downfall I see is when some neighborhood teenagers come around and play aggressive tag games and curse. It is a place for smaller children and they are welcome, but bring inappropriate and unsafe behaviors.

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.

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.

I absolutely love everything about this place!! The location -- right over the Bay Bridge, the…read moreinstructor -- Karla is just lovely, and the experience -- paddleboarding on the Chesapeake Bay!! An amazing day trip if you live in Baltimore, DC area, or even the Eastern Shore. Kent Island is easy to get to and close to a ton of restaurants so you can make an entire afternoon out of it. Karla was especially amazing because she let us know before the day of that the waters were going to be choppy due to the wind so we were warned about it being a little more difficult. Once we arrived, she took us through an introductory class to teach us the fundamentals about paddleboarding and form. She impressed upon us that the water was not very deep so that we weren't nervous going out on the choppy waters! She then came with us to take pictures of us standing up and a group shot all together! She also followed up with a thank you email and attached the pictures she took -- now if that isn't unbelievable service, I don't know what is!! I would (and will) visit her again as it was an amazing day on the water even if it was almost 100 degrees out!!!

I booked a private class for my sisters wedding party and we had a blast!!! Karla is SO MUCH FUN…read moreand knew exactly what we needed. The Bootcamp class is nothing to be scared of! It's the perfect mix of fun, relaxing, and strenuous. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect activity. She also was extremely accommodating to hold a private session outside of her normal classes. If you are in the area - give her a try!

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.