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Maryland Parks

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I live in Maryland and love visiting our parks. We have amazing ones. Beach, lake, river, trail or playground, you'll find it all in my list. Any questions, let me know. I have visited all of these, some many times!
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Northern Maryland/ Harford

In or near Harford County

 
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The best! Must see Kilgore Falls and the King and Queen seat.
Rocks State Park - Maryland DNR
 
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Go to this damn park! You can usually spot a bald eagle. There is a trail along the Susquehanna.
Conowingo Dam / Conowingo Fisherman's Park
 
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Close to historic Havre de grace and Conowingo Dam.
Susquehanna State Park
 
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Playground and nice water overlook. Havre De Grace Walking Pier is right next door.
Millard Tydings Memorial Park
 
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Jerusalem Mills is surrounded by Gunpowder Falls Park. Go on the weekends to see the blacksmith demo. The general store is open during the week too.
Historic Jerusalem Mill Village

Baltimore County / City Area

City / Perry Hall and other Baltimore County spots

 
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Miles and miles of trails. Favorite area is Jerusalem mills central area.
Gunpowder Falls State Park - Maryland DNR
 
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Take the trail behind the dog park for a woodsy walk.
Honeygo Run Regional Park and Community Center
 
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It's a small park but if you are in Baltimore city, it is worth checking out the view from this park.
Federal Hill Park - Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
 
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Fun part of Gunpowder Falls State Park with a beach for swimming. Rent kayaks & canoes here too.
Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area
 
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Amazingly fun playground for kids. Even older kids can have fun here. Handicap swings and zip line!
Angel Park in Perry Hall, MD

Howard County

 
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Good for a long walk around the lake.
Lake Elkhorn | Columbia, MD 21046
 
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Good for a long walk around the lake and they have canoes to rent in the summer.
Centennial Park | Ellicott City, MD 21042
 
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Best area is Orange Grove Area but there are many other spots to see.
Patapsco Valley
 
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This area is great. You'll find some historic landmarks on the trail behind the bridge.
Swinging Bridge at Orange Grove

West / East / South and other

 
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A must see for Great Falls alone! VA side is fantastic too.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
 
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A bit of a drive but worth it. There's a large waterfall and beach area.
Cunningham Falls State Park - Maryland DNR
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Go to the beach, see ponies! the VA side is wonderful as well.
Assateague State Park
 
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Okay, this is not technically in MD but you can see MD across the Potomac and this park is worth the drive.
National Historical Park - Harpers Ferry