My wife and I enjoy walking and I also ride my bike in the park. It's well maintain and one of the…read moreonly black history parks in this country.

Lancaster Dog Park - I often bring my dog to the large dog side of the 2 dog parks. The large dog…read moreside is about a acre square, fenced in by a 6ft chain link. Both large and small dog parks are double gated so the dogs cant get out and run off. The area for the small dogs is maybe a third if the size of the large dog side. There is fresh water for your dog to get drinks and there's a poopie bag dispenser so you can clean your mess. Most of the people here pay attention to their dogs behavior and I personally haven't seen a blown out dog fight. Its a good social spot for you and your dog. Not much seating area but there are a few fixed benches in the fenced parks. Parking is usually available and near the park entrances. If your dog needs a energy release, give this place a try.

5/14/20 pandemic update…read more Still a nice place to hike. They have touchless check in via a code on your phone. Miles of trails with very few hikers. Well maintained and interesting.

So many trails to explore! There are trails of different difficulties and lengths and I think even…read morea bike trail. Many of the trails also cross small creeks, and all seem to be well marked. It is pet friendly and a good place to see wildlife like birds and deer (and especially bugs). Make sure to bring bug spray as there are flies that will follow you and also look out for spiders because there are so many webs everywhere! There is a touch less check in when you get there and a link to an online map that will show you all the trails they have. The gps might not take you to the exact location depending on which parking lot you go to but it's not terribly difficult to find. I've already been twice to hike and I'll be going back soon!

A large and well designed county Park. Accommodating football, baseball, basketball, tennis and…read morepickleball. Large, outdoor acquatic center.

Didn't realize how many different activities there are here at the Cove Point Park. There are…read moretennis courts, playground, baseball field, outdoor basketball court, and many other activities here.

After reading the first review I had to laugh. I think the person thought she was taking her dog to…read morea Dog Resort in Vale instead of a Park in Charles County. This Park is plenty large enough for the biggest of breeds or the smallest. There are two separate areas, the larger side is for "Large Dogs" above 25 lbs and the "Small Dogs" for 25 lbs or less. The people here are nice for the most part, friendly and clean up after their dog(s). Yes, there are a few that don't but hey? What ya gonna do, get in a fist fight over it? There is free water during the Spring, Summer & Fall and only turned off so the pipes do not freeze. Shady spots to sit and converse with other patrons, poop bags, trash receptacles and grounds keeping provided by the county. There is even bathroom facilities available nearby. If On-Leash walking is your thing there is quite an extensive area to walk around and even a small wooded trail behind the kids playground area and tennis courts and paths/bridges to the skate park parking lot.

The park was bigger then described and my German Shepherd had a wonderful time. This will…read moredefinitely be 1 of our go to spots

This is a beautiful state park. The 7.5 mile trail is flat, spacious and beautiful. Unfortunately,…read morewe only had time to do 1.5 miles round trip. We turned around 30 minutes in walking with our Aussie dog. But we got to the end of the dam and it was beautiful! We hiked the first weekend of January so some parts was a little muddy. But it wasn't too bad. The only thing I wished this park had was running toilets. I believe it was only an outdoor porta potty. But then again, we didn't do the entire trail, so I might be wrong. Parking is $3/car for in-state (Maryland) cars and $5/car for out-of-state.

Saint Mary's Lake Loop was awesome! This is a 7.2 mile loop trail that goes around a smaller, murky…read morebut very pretty lake. The trail is well-worn, gravel, mud, dirt, lots of tree roots, moss and great little foot bridges here there. The path peeks out of the woods for a view of the lake only two or three times. There isn't really any shoreline but I'm not sure I'd swim or wade in this lake. Anyways, I'm reviewing the trail here, since I'm not much of a watercraft or fishing person. We did see kayaks and canoes out on the lake. The small parking lot is new, and we assume so is the fully equipped washroom/toilet building. Fresh water is available from a dispenser there. Nice! Zero shade for parked cars though, which I've always thought was weird in any car park. There are extra long and easy park spots for trailering. There's a small boat launch and dock. Locals suggested we use the trail between May and October, but to beware of the usual forest nasties like ticks, horseflies, mozzys and other biting critters and snakes. We saw lots of tiny frogs, turtles, birds and squirrels. We went on a Sunday and crossed paths with 3 cyclists, 4 pedestrians, 2 dogs and horse prints along the trail. Dogs are allowed on leash. The trail was super clean, no litter or dog poop along the way. Loved the hike! Took us about 2h45min to complete the loop. Bring your debit/credit card for the automated entry gate: $5 out of state, and $3 in state. Worth it!!!

My first time going to this dog park and my dogs love it! It's spacious and the dogs are so…read morefriendly, I'm not scare of taking my dogs there at all and it's relieving. Only thing is that it get a bit muddy when it rains but it's not bad

This dog park is one of the better I've seen and has a lot of potential, but is currently…read moreundergoing renovation. There is a large irrigated run with very nice cut bluegrass, benches, water station, poop bag dispensers, and the usual stuff. Unfortunately, likely due to the construction, there are areas of fence missing, bare dirt areas, and uncut grass in areas. So be mindful of this and check for ticks if you use the park. Hopefully the town will get this back up and running soon and make it a five star.

Absolutely worth the visit! I was looking up nearby beaches to DC for a day trip, and this one…read morepopped up. Who wants to cross the Bay Bridge in traffic? (No one.) You won't have to with this find! 1000% better than Calvert Cliffs Park. 2025 rates: $20/car for non-county residents on weekends. Parking is easy if you get there early, and there are real bathrooms at the visitor center. It's still a .5 mile hike to the beach, but it's mostly a firm gravel path with more sand as you get to the beach. Lots of other hiking trails that I didn't try on this visit. Signs help you navigate your way to the beach. There are restrooms and a rinse off station prior to the boardwalk onto the sand. Once to the beach, it's a pretty narrow strip of sand, but off to the right of the main path there is more space. Bring your own everything--shade, seats, snacks, and any digging/sifting equipment for finding fossils! Pack lightly. I saw some people with big beach carts and I'd not recommend it as coming back from the beach it's mostly uphill! Signs at the entrance indicate jellyfish may be present but I didn't see any for the 3 hours I was there. The waves are not very rough and the water is clear out to about 3 feet. I'd recommend water shoes as there are lots of shells/rocks at the shore. I hiked in Teva sandals and it was the perfect shoe for me hiking and on the beach and in the water. Because parking is limited, the beach was not too crowded. It was fun watching other people find fossils as I relaxed in the sun and enjoyed the peace of the sand and surf!

What a total gem of a park- obviously our first time there and it was just a gorgeous Fall day!…read moreApparently this spot is "lesser known" or less visited than the nearby Calvert Cliffs but offers a lot of the same views and perks like finding fossils and shark teeth. Part of the beach have a very small shoreline but around the corner it opens up to this huge wide beach area with a little look out deck. We walked along some of the other pond trails and they were just beautiful. Saw tons of birds and turtles. A lot of the paths are maintained by boardwalks, and sometimes you're just walking along the dirt/sand mix but it's very peaceful and picturesque! We brought our dog and she loved it too! Being that it was November, it felt like a very few amount of people around- I imagine its much busier when it's warm out- but if you're looking for a day on the water- this is a very accessible and fun spot! I would imagine you'd want a wagon or something to carry chairs or anything that you were planning on bringing to the beach as it's a bit of a walk from the parking areas. They do have a handicap accessible lot close to the shore for those that can't do the walk.

We just moved to this area and were thrilled to not only find a dog park, but a large, beautiful…read moredog park that is well kept and is frequented by lovely people and friendly dogs. We're excited to keep coming and getting to know the people and pups! If you live far there is plenty of parking, so no worries about that. Heads up- there is a mud pit on occasion.... but the dogs don't mind :)

My hubby and I are here visiting the DC area. Loved the park. Beautiful park. Well kept and love…read morethat it is free. Everyone seemed to pick up after their dog, which I absolutely loved. Will come back!