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Batts Neck Park
Address: 415 Batts Neck Rd, Stevensville, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt.50/301 to Rt. 8 South, Left onto Batts Neck Rd., park on left
Pets: Allowed on Leash
Fees: None
Description: Batts Neck Park is on 45 acres on Kent Island. It is the only park with an in-line skating ring. The park has athletic fields, a playground, restrooms and two small ponds.
Church Hill Park
Address: 1130 Sudlersville Rd. Church Hill, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 213 North to Sudlersville Rd (Rt. 300) right, to park on right
Pets: Allowed on Leash
Fees: None
Description: Church Hill Park is our newest park. Encompassing 42 acres, it has a walking trail through wildflower-filled meadows, winding around a pond. The Department has planted hundreds of trees and plantings, creating an arboretum atmosphere, displaying the best of all seasons. Portable toilets are provided year round. Church Hill Park also features athletic fields and basketball courts, two pavilions, a concession stand, bathrooms, playground, and horseshoes.
Crumpton Park
Address: 2210 Dudley Corners Rd, Crumpton, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 301 to Rt. 290 North, park on right
Pets: Allowed on leash
Fees: None
Description: Crumpton Park is situated on seven acres adjacent to the Crumpton Senior Center. The park has athletic fields, a playground, grills and picnic benches for casual get-togethers. Portable toilets are provided April to October.
Ewing Pond Park
Address: 5435 Main Street, Grasonville MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Main Street Grasonville, next to Grasonville Elementary School
Pets: Allowed on Leash
Fees: None
Description: About 15 acres of passive recreational area that includes trails, outdoor classroom areas a gazebo and pond.
Ferry Point Park
Address: Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, MD
Pets: Allowed on leash
Fees: None
Description: This new 40-acre Ferry Point Park lies near the Chesapeake Exploration Center on a peninsula bordered by Kent Narrows, the Chester River, and Piney Creek. The public park includes a 530-foot boardwalk that takes visitors over marsh and onto a trail leading to open space, a wooded area and a beach overlooking the river.
In 2010, this newly opened park will see the addition of 4,000 feet of trails, finger piers, shoreline preservation work to stem erosion, picnic tables and benches, a pavilion, and signs interpreting the area and its history.
Ferry Point Park can be reached by taking Piney Narrows Road to the Chesapeake Exploration Center. The boardwalk over the marsh begins near the Exploration Center.
Grasonville Park
Address: 301 Perry's Corner Rd. Hours: Dawn to Dusk Directions: Rt. 50/301 to Rt. 18 North, Right on Perry Corners Rd, Park on left
Pets: Allowed on leash
Fees: None
Description: Grasonville Park is on 38.6 acres. The park has athletic fields, a playground, a double tennis court, picnic area with grills, perfect for impromptu gatherings. Portable toilets are provided April to October.
Kingstown Park
Address: 7301 Church Hill Rd, Kingstown, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: North on 213, park on left prior to Chester River Bridge
Pets: Allowed on leash
Fees: None
Description: This 1.5-acre park is located on MD. Route 213. The park affords the weary traveler or local resident a place to have a picnic, taking advantage of the grill and picnic benches. Portable toilets are provided April to October.
Long Point Park
Address: Long Point Road, Grasonville, Md
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 50/301 to Jackson Creek Rd. turn right to Park
Pets: Allowed on Leash
Fees: None
Description: This 7.3-acre park has a 1/3-mile walking trail, a pond surrounded by native grasses and wild flowers. Park benches under the trees offer respite from the heat on a hot summer day, while affording park patrons an opportunity to observe their children playing on the County's only dinosaur playground equipment. Portable toilets are provided April to October.
Matapeake Clubhouse and Beach
Address: 201 Clubhouse Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666
Beach Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 50/301 to South Rt. 8, turn right to Marine Academy Drive, turn right on Clubhouse Drive to end.
Pets: Dog Trail to Dog Beach
Fee: None
Matapeake Clubhouse and Beach boasts an exceptionally beautiful historical building and natural grounds with amazing views of the Bay Bridge, making it an ideal backdrop for weddings, receptions and special events. Both the building and the grounds may be reserved for use by members of the community and the general public. The beach, accessible from the grounds, opens onto the Chesapeake Bay where guests will be able to spend the day, afternoon or evening. During the summer season, the clubhouse provides hungry beach goers with a variety of casual food. Added amenities include the nearby lighted fishing pier and boat ramp, public restrooms, and a one mile wooded trail that leads down to the Chesapeake Bay where visitors may take their dogs swimming .
Mowbray Park
Address: 629 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 301/50 to Rt. 8 South, park on left
Pets: Allowed on Leash
Fees: None
Description: This park features 23.5 acres of athletic fields, a concession stand, lighted tennis courts, playgrounds and picnic areas with grills. The park has a large pavilion, which can be reserved for group gatherings. Portable toilets are provided year round.
Old Love Point Park
Address: 300 Old Love Point Rd, Stevensville, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 301/50 to Rt. 8 North, right on RT 18, left on Love Point Road, straight onto Old Love Point Road, park on right.
Pets: Allowed on leash
Fees: None
Description: This 30.5-acres park encompasses numerous athletic fields, tennis courts, concession stands and lighted basketball courts. It also features the Children's Memorial Playground, dedicated to the memory of children from Queen Anne's County who prematurely lost their lives. The playground has two major components, one for the toddler age child and one for the older child. Individuals may reserve the pavilion for family reunions, or other special get togethers. Portable toilets are provided year round.
Pinkney Park
Address: 1801 Dudley Corners Rd, Pondtown, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 301 to 290 North, Park on Left
Pets: Allowed on leash
Fees: None
Description: Pinkney Park is situated on 12.5 acres with lighted basketball courts, athletic fields, a playground, and picnic areas with grills. The pavilion is a perfect place to have a social gathering, and may be reserved for special occasions. Portable toilets are provided April to October.
Price Creek Environmental Area/ Nemo Equestrian Trail
Address: Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD
Directions: Rt. 50/301 to Rt. 8 South, Park on right after Blue Heron Golf Course
Pets: Horses
Fees: None
Description: This 300-acre park off Rt. 8 South, has a riding trail that skirts an environmentally protected area adjacent to Price Creek.
Roosevelt Park
Address: Park Avenue, Queen Anne, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 50 to Rt. 404 East, right on Rt. 309, continue straight to Main St., make left on Park Ave. The park is on the right, just after the intersection of First Street and Park Ave.
Pets: Allowed on leash
Fees: None
Description: This 7.75-acre community park features a playground, picnic areas with grills and a pavilion. Athletic fields and a walking trail complete this park's facilities. Portable toilets are provided April to October.
Roundtop Park
Address: 101 Park Lane, Chestertown, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: North on Rt. 213 to right on Roundtop Rd, left on Park Lane, park on left
Pets: Allowed on leash
Fees: None
Description: The 110-acre park is located at the head of Rosin Creek in the community of Chester Harbor. This park features picnic areas with grills near the pavilion, basketball and tennis courts, a playground and several athletic fields. Portable toilets are provided April to October.
Route 18 Park
Address: 1945 4 - H Park Rd, Centreville, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 301 to left on Rt. 18, Park on left
Pets: Allowed on leash
Fees: None
Description: This 51.6-acre park located outside of Centreville, is home to a 1.3 mile walking trail surrounded by open space, with manicured grass and landscaped areas highlighted by flowers and trees. Scattered park benches afford a place to sit to enjoy the quiet surroundings or a respite from the heat of a hot summer day. This large park also features athletic fields, lighted baseball/softball fields, a concession stand, a playground, picnic areas with grills, and restrooms for enjoying the great outdoors.
Stevensville Pocket Park
Address: 415 Love Point Road. Stevensville, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 50/301 to North Rt. 8, right on Rt 18 East, left on Love Point Road, park is on the right.
Pets: On Leash
Fees: None
Description: This 0.3-acre park is slated in Historic Stevensville is close to a restaurant, artists' galleries and antique shops.
Sudlersville Park
Address: 206 E. Main St. Sudlersville, MD
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 301 to Rt. 300 East, park is on right after crossing Rt. 313 in Sudlersville.
Pets: On leash
Fees: None
Description: This 36.5-acre park in Sudlersville features athletic fields, horseshoe pits, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts. Patrons can also enjoy the one-mile walking trail around the park, a playground, picnic area with grills and a pavilion, which can be reserved for special occasions. Portable toilets are available year round.
Terrapin Nature Park
Address: 191 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Rt. 50/301 to North Rt. 8 to Log Canoe Circle, turn left, continue to parking area on left.
Pets: On Leash
Fees: None
Description: This award-winning 276-acre nature park features a 3.25-mile oyster chaff walking trail, which meanders through wildflower meadows, wetlands, tidal ponds, woodlands and sandy beaches. The trail provides a unique vantage point for viewing an incredible variety of waterfowl, wildlife and plant species. A gazebo and wheelchair-accessible boardwalk, located along the beach afford a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and park benches located along the trail provides a brief respite for the weary. The trail, which wanders over several ridges, across marshlands and through woodlands, features two observation blinds overlooking the tidal ponds. The trail connects to the County's Cross Island Trail system. Portable toilets are available year round.
Chesapeake Exploration Center
Address: 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, MD
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:40pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm.
Directions: Rt. 50/301 exit 41 to Piney Narrows Rd.
Pets: Allowed on leash
Fees: None
Description: The Exploration Center serves as Queen Anne's County official welcome center and is the central hub for the highly acclaimed Cross Island Trail. The Center is also home to the new exhibit entitled Our Chesapeake Legacy, an interactive, hands-on exhibit, designed to make learning about the region both fun and memorable. The exhibit provides visitors an overview of the region's heritage, resources and culture. It also explores man's close relationship with the Bay and how that relationship has shaped our culture and history - and conversely - how we have shaped the environment of the Bay.
Conquest Beach at Conquest Preserve
By Reservation Only
Address: 1000 Conquest Beach Rd. Centreville, MD
Contact Phone: QAC Parks and Recreation 410-758-0835 ext.2520
Hours: Reservation only
Directions: Rt. 301 to 213 North through Centreville, left on Spaniard Neck Road, left on Conquest Beach Road, park is at the end of the road.
Pets: Not allowed
Fees: Reservation only
Description: Conquest Beach is available by reservation only. Conquest Beach is situated on the 758 acre Conquest Preserve between the Corsica and Chester Rivers. The scenic Chester River provides a beautiful and tranquil background for the pavilion and beach area, and affords an exceptional spot for a wedding or family reunion. Future plans for expansion of the Preserve include construction of extensive gardens, a working farm, museum, and a nursery for the County, as well as extensive trails and a conference facility.
Cross Island Trail
Address: Kent Island MD 21666
Contact Phone: QAC Parks and Recreation 410-758-0835
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Directions: Accessible at various locations along the trail. From east to west off street parking is available at the Terrapin Nature Park, Old Love Point Park, Castle Marina Road, Kent Narrows Boat Launching ramp, the Chesapeake Exploration Center and the public lots beneath the Kent Narrows US 50/301 Bridge. These lots are open daily from dawn to Dusk.
Pets: Allowed on leash (doggie bags provided)
Fees: None
Description: This tree-lined linear park offers a safe avenue for non-vehicular transportation. The trail is 6.5 miles long, spanning east to west from Terrapin Park to the Chesapeake Exploration Center at Kent Narrows, with future plans for expansion. The trail wanders through farmlands, meadows and woods accented with ornamental trees. Flanked by park benches, the trail crosses several creeks with wooden bridges, offering a spectacular view of waterfowl and wetlands. Portable toilets are available year round.
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