Had a chill walking around at Pinecliff park. Beautiful weather made the walk very enjoyable at…read morethis open park. This is not a huge park, from the main entrance walking to the last gazebo which is #7 is about 0.8 miles. Along the way there is restrooms at every bbq cover place, and several has volleyball nets. Sports field spread throughout Restrooms are fairly clean. Playground: 2, the main one is by the entrance. Parking: plentiful. Lake view: peaceful and easy to access. Highly recommend Also a great place to practice driving & reverse parking in the early morning time, IF needed

What a gem - super fun playground with bathrooms! I imagine there's more to do but when you're a…read morekid, why leave the playground?

This is a beautiful park! And it seems relatively new. There are two covered pavilions, each with 2…read morepicnic tables and a grill. It looks like there is a large dog park at the top of the hill with covered seating. There are also a basketball court and tennis court. The playground itself is pretty neat although most of it is geared for at least grade school kids. Overall, very clean and nice.

Love coming here and doing walks, plus the scenery is great - huge lake. On my recent visit I went…read morewalking with a friend - off the beaten path. Also, took a short visit through the Discovery Center (my first time inside) - will have to check it out another time. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to this park as it is one of my favorites in the county. Visited November 2024

Enjoyed a wonderful barbecue here. The park is large and it's beautiful. We had a picnic pavilion…read moreright next to a playground. The facilities are well maintained here.

Really neat park. Lots to see. Fantastic day outside with the kids. They had a blast around the…read morepond and spotted a bunch of turtles.

This park is a nice use of an old industrial space, which seems to have included a quarry, a mill,…read moreand a watercress farm, at minimum. Numerous kid-friendly facilities, both outdoor but also an indoor nature center were available. There were plenty of live nonhuman animals and some chatty humans inside the nature center, which is now open on weekends. The sights on the outdoor trails were numerous, and tables to eat at were plentiful. All the facilities were clean and new. As a play date for kiddos (not mine), it was very impressive.

This is a decent size park! You can rent a canoe, row boat or a motored one but those go very quick…read moreas there are not many! We saw a few people kayaking there. The lake is pretty huge for you to go around. It was well kept when we went during the fall! Such a pretty view and place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life if needed. Can go fising here and they give life vests for when you rent a boat if you dont have your own. But no littles under 3 can ride on their boats if you rent. Cant wait to go back when it is warmer.

A beautiful park my old church has been coming to for summer picnics for years! $12 admission for…read moreout of county residents, free for seniors. They only take card. You can reserve pavilions and they come by and help with trash. There is a dock where you can rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boats & row boats. Paddle boats are $30 an hour, the other ones are $17 I believe. Beautiful tucked away location. So soothing to sit near the water. I recommend letting a senior drive so you can get in free, or drive with a Carroll county resident.

Had a great hike. Long trail with slight ups and downs, relatively easy. Good for kids, dogs and…read moreelderly people. We happened to went during woodfrogs season, recorded the sounds, frogs jumping and saw countless tadpoles , it was a treat for the kids. Our puppy Neo had a great time meeting new friends along the trail and playing with the leaves

Nice easy trail that is great for walking, walking your dog, or taking a stroll in nature. Not a…read morelot of scenery, but it gets you out in nature and that really helps if you have been cooped up at home during the Covid Pandemic. There are some very minor bridges here or there and a lot of people come here to run. Please remember to wear your mask as you are passing people constantly. There are several points of entry. I entered from the Damascus side where there are a bunch of townhomes and there is not a lot of parking, but a decent amount. I can see it being really difficult on a Saturday for parking though. Also, when you are exiting, it can get dangerous. Cars are coming from both sides and it is difficult to see if there are any incoming cars when the cars next to you are blocking your view. Just exit VERY slowly to be safe. There are some streams and water/ponds on the trail. Nothing spectacular, but there so its not just dirt and trees. You may run into some deer here or there because its Maryland. I just like the fact that this is an option for a good 20-30 minute walk and another 20-30 minute walk back.

This is a fabulous little park that has a great walking path that, though fairly short, is varied…read moreenough with its slopes to give you a decent workout. They also have seats spaced at comfortable intervals to allow you to catch your breath before moving on. I also appreciate that they are so pet friendly, with posts for recycling bags (always a bag there to help make sure you can always pick up after Fido!) as well as a great fenced in dog run (two separate areas for small or large dogs) to give the the pooch a chance to play fetch and play with his friends. There is also a pavilion with picnic tables as well as tennis courts and a skate park. For the most part, I always feel safe there as there always seems to be a number of families there. Watkins has recently updated their rest rooms and they are beautiful! They also included a bubbler which is great when you are walking the loop on those hot summer days.

Absolutely beautiful park, well maintained trails around the lake, ample parking, friendly ranger…read morestaff, and just a great place to be. Some friends and I went for a hike on a Sunday morning and while the website says they might charge you a few dollars for parking, we didn't see anyone at the gate house and no one asked us. At the Ranger station, the bathrooms were very clean, quite warm actually, and there was a couple of interesting habitat exhibits. Just a really well run state park with lots of activities. They even had a station where you can get free firewood, and build a little fire.

Maryland has so many parks and trails! This one is definitely a hidden gem! The views are scenic…read moreand it's very peaceful. I went during the day and it was quiet. Perfect for walking or biking! They have the Christmas lights up so I'll need to come back in the evening to enjoy the holiday season. Add this one to your list!

This is a serene little park along a river. While it was cold and a bit windy while I was there, I…read morestill enjoyed waking around. There is an interesting kayak launch ramp where you might need macGyver to launch safely.

Nice river to go canoeing looks of parking spaces. Family friendly atmosphere great to place to…read morehave a picnic or cook out,