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.

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.

I came to Patapsco after planning a hike here for my run/walk/hike club. We chose the Cascade Falls…read moreloop trail as it seemed easy for beginner hikers which were a lot of members of my group and like it would not require any extra supplies. We came on a Sunday morning, parking was $2 as our shuttle was an in state vehicle ($4 for out of state!) and when we arrived around 9:30, there was already a decent amount of people at the trailhead parking lot, but we were able to easily park. There is a bathroom located nearby that is clean and has running water. I do think it is relatively well maintained and looked after, though there was 1 stall missing toilet paper. The hike itself was lovely, with fall foliage still around in sight. We did not come across any big wildlife like deer but given the amount of people this made sense. We did use bug spray on our shoes and bottoms of our leggings / ankle area to prevent any ticks. The trail itself was beautiful, there are 2 water crossing areas where you could get by on rocks but I have waterproof hiking shoes and just walked straight through. I would recommend this trail to beginners!

There is a free entrance off of Landing Rd. A month ago I started a walk at the Landing Rd. I…read morewalked to the Avalon area (3 miles). I walked north on the ridge trail 6 miles. I turned around and walked 6 miles back to Avalon. Then walked 3 miles to the landing road starting point. It was 97 degrees. Brought 7 liters of water and about 30% of it was electrolytes. brought some snacks. overall it was a good solid hike of 6 hours. I rested a bit at cascade falls (CF) CF parking lot, Avalon (in both directions) Total mileage was around 18 miles. Trail reference: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-a-long-but-exciting-walk-65af16a

Overall, we had a great experience. Scott checked us in quickly and was pleasant to talk with. We…read morewere lucky enough to have the mountaintop camping site to ourselves since no one else booked for this week( likely due to the extreme heat and 4th of July holiday). The bathhouse was clean and had hot water. Most campsites only have lukewarm or cold water. There were also an abundance of toilet facilities and they were well maintained/cleaned. The view of the Potomac was breathtaking and the only downfall was that the camping sites are relatively close to each other both on the mountain and at the river's edge. I do recommend this center, however, and we will likely return when back in the area!

Regular tuber, first time zip liner! And it was amazing. Cost was such a great balance to the…read morelength and intensity to this fun excursion. 3 hours on the course with great bridges, crossings, zip lines, and a free jump. Our guide Liam and his partner (terrible name memory!) were awesome and made our trip that ended in rain still feel safe without spoiling the fun! Highly recommend for families or a date day like we did

Instructor Perry is the goat. Best field trip I've ever had. If you come ask for Perry.read more

The entire experience was fun and well organized, but I especially wanted to recognize our bus…read moredriver, Alex. He was extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the trip. He went out of his way to help us get our tubes into the river and made sure everyone was comfortable and ready to go. Small acts like that really made a difference and helped start our day on a positive note. Thanks to Alex and the River Riders team for a great experience. We would definitely come back and recommend them to others looking for a fun day on the river.

The swim center is really nice. It's well kept, attentive life guards, and all the fun of the…read moreoutdoor CA pools brought inside for the winter. The baby pool also feels like a hot tub in the middle of winter. The locker rooms are generally clean. The sauna is also warm and cozy on a winter day.

Heated pool nice and warm. Expensive because you cannot only join the pool and it is significantly…read moremore expensive for non Columbia residents.

I love this park. It's so vibrant and full of life. From the wildlife, to the children playing, to…read morerunners going for a stroll, this park as everything. Walking paths, to gazebo to overlook the water, red lounge chairs and plenty of grass to lay a blanket on and soak up some sun or have a picnic, this park is gorgeous. Conveniently located next to Whole Foods and across the street from The Mall in Columbia. Pet friendly and great restaurants. Everything from seafood to sushi. Stop by and enjoy!

Bailey's park A perfect play and fun spot for little ones…read moreand a nice corner with a view for Moms taking a break after doing errands. This compact dome shape playing structure with soft surface offers so many activities for little and big kids, from slides to spider web, bridge and some climbing challenges inside. Benches and lawn are available and perfect seating are to enjoy the double fountain and amazing lake view. 10271 Wincopin Circle, Columbia MD 21044 Morning till dusk next to Whole Foods and The Pearl. Strollers and wheelchairs friendly access check into Whole Foods for restrooms Huge parking lot, sometimes has more crowds during weekends or ongoing events. currently there's an ongoing construction around here, please be cautious.

Not sure if anyone will check Yelp for dog parks but if you're anything like me, hi and I hope my…read morereview helps;) Yes... this dog park is open. Open until sundown. Lots of dogs typically around 5 (apparently... today was my first time here with my dog but I spoke to a few people) Yes... there is an entry fee of $5 and proof of vaccination IS required. If you find the park to your liking, as long as your dog is up to date on vaccination, you are eligible for a one year membership which is only $40, the $40 will be good for up to 3 dogs that are your own (meaning, you don't have to pay $40 per dog if you have more than 1). I spoke to the lady who runs the park- she is very very sweet. She told me there is a Facebook group called Maryland dog park community. It seems there's lots of pictures and videos and events posted in this account, all from this location. I'm looking forward to getting this membership and bringing my pup here! For more info, I recommend checking out their Facebook page!

So spacious for little dogs. The grass is green. There are toys likely left over from other…read morevisitors. The dog parents were nice and responsible