Size: 88 acres

Habitat: Fall Line location; mixed deciduous/coniferous upland forest adjacent to Patuxent River below Rocky Gorge dam.

Best Months: Mid-April to early June; September to mid-October.

Coverage Time: 30–45 minutes

Trails/Paths: One mile asphalt

Notable Birds: Cackling Goose, White Ibis, Northern Goshawk, Laughing Gull, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Least Flycatcher, Gray-cheeked Thrush, Mourning Warbler.

Amenities: Restrooms (May–Sept), portable toilets rest of year. Tot lot, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic pavilion, a few picnic tables in central recreational area.

Handicapped Access: Wide paved path with gentle grades

Operation and Hours: Howard County park; dawn to dusk (or as posted).

Special Attractions: Mountain laurel blooming peak is late May.

Howard County Recreation and Parks information

Nearby Sites: Savage Park/Savage Mill Trail, Wincopin Trail, Patuxent Branch Trail, Gorman Valley Natural Resource Area.

Compiler: Joanne Solem

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