Quiet place, off the way from main roads, lots of wildlife, best in springtime / early summerread more

[Coronavirus review] Tons of people drive past the turnoff…read morefor this place on the way to the beach without ever giving it a thought. Is it worth making a detour? In our social distancing era, the calculus changes perhaps, as the beaches will be crowded and this place will not. Most of the actual preserve is a gravel road; you don't need four-wheel drive or anything, but you'll be dusty. Of several trails, the one at the very end, Ferry Point, leads through an interesting manicured landscape with gnarly trees encircling the path. The offshoot labeled "jack-in-the-pulpit trail" suggested some nifty pitcher-plant looking foliage, but I saw nothing like that. Maybe I just didn't know what to look for. There's a small beach, and some people were using it for boating or fishing. The water was as pleasant as I've seen on the Eastern shore; calm, clear, and with plenty of plant life. So much of the Chesapeake shore is private land that it's nice to be able to see what the scenery looks like without a McMansion, and this preserve is not a place where I'd spend the whole day, but it is convenient to stop at on the way to or from other things.

I'm kinda shocked at the low rating because I absolutely love this Y location! I used to work out…read moreat the YMCA when I lived in California, and I've never seen a location as large and sprawling as this one. The Y in Arnold hosts so many great free exercises classes, fitness machines, workout and cooldown areas, multiple free weight areas, a massive rock climbing wall, basketball/pickleball courts, two pools, clean facilities, and daycare on site!! I mean the amenities here are just everything I could want in a gym, plus they have so many programs and activities for families. I can't wait until my son is a little older so he can do more of the kids' activities and summer camp here. Plus they have Waffle Wednesdays! Does it get any better than this? The only critique I would give is on the swim classes, which I signed my 2 year old son up for after leaving Goldfish Swim School. The toddler class didn't seem all that structured which was not what I was used to with swim lessons so I didn't feel like it was of much value for us. Plus they do not heat the pools in the winter so they were freezing.

Solid gym, lots of cardio machines, good selection of free weights, also having the sauna is good…read more Plenty of barbell racks to choose from if it's not too crowded. If I could change one thing I would ask they be open for more hours on weekends

I am glad they have time limits on entry to the pool. We had a great time. My grandchildren had a…read morefantastic time today

Love this park however it is not for older kids I would say ages toddler to 4 years of age. The…read morewater is shallow and does not exceed 3.5 feet however this is great if your child can swim and don't want to worry about losing sight of your child or having to worry. I was able to sit in one central location and see the entire park and my daughter. There is plenty to do from the multiple slides and obstacle courses but once a child is over 48 inches they are no longer able to ride. For now I will mark this as a favorite because momma was able to rest. There wasn't a line which was amazing and they now accept reservations. No vending machines or concessions so make sure you bring your own snacks and food. Lastly plenty of shades space and opportunities for seating and picnic tables .