David Force Natural Resource Area
2995 Pebble Beach Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Size: 251 acres.
Habitat: Deciduous woods, scrub meadow, pond, stream, and wetlands.
Best Months: Mid-April to mid-May; September into early October for birds; summer months for dragonflies and butterflies.
Coverage Time: One-half hour to several hours.
Trails/Paths: 1.3 mile trail in South Area.
Notable Birds: Common Loon, Red-throated Loon, American Bittern, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Merlin, American Woodcock, Winter Wren, Orange-crowned Warbler, Lincoln’s Sparrow
Amenities: A few benches. No facilities
Handicapped Access: All paths are dirt or mown grass so access is extremely limited.
Operation and Hours: Howard County Park, dawn to dusk or as posted.
Howard County Recreation and Parks information
Nearby Sites: Alpha Ridge Park, Font Hill Wetland Park, Mount Pleasant.
Compiler: Michele Wright
