Schooley Mill Park
12975 Hall Shop Road, Highland, MD 20777
Size: 192 acres
Habitat: Wooded stream valley along the perimeter, open fields in the interior beyond the soccer fields, large beaver pond, sediment pond.
Best Months: Spring and fall.
Coverage Time: 1½ to 4 hours.
Trails/Paths: Mulched trails through the woods (1.96 miles), mowed paths around and through the open fields (2.48 miles), paved walkways to the athletic fields.
Notable Birds: Cackling Goose, Northern Bobwhite, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron,
Rough-legged Hawk, Golden Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, King Rail, Virginia Rail, Sora, Alder Flycatcher, Common Raven, Northern Shrike, Philadelphia Vireo,
Golden-winged Warbler, Orange-crowned Warbler, Mourning Warbler, Lawrence’s Warbler, Summer Tanager, Clay-colored Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Lincoln’s Sparrow.
Amenities: Restrooms. Tot lot, horseback-riding ring, and equestrian jumping field, tennis and basketball courts, baseball, soccer and football fields, picnic facilities.
Handicapped Access: Paved access to sports fields and buildings.
Operation and Hours: Howard County park; 7:00 a.m. to dusk (or as posted).
Special Attractions: A beaver-created wetland and Marlow House, the restored
farmhouse.
Howard County Recreation and Parks information
Nearby Sites: Southwestern Ponds, Brighton Dam, Browns Bridge, MPEA.
Compiler: Nancy Magnusson
