PLAN AHEAD

During periods of high visitation, when the park’s capacity is reached, Flag Ponds Nature Park will be closed and traffic will be turned away from the park entrance. When that occurs, no additional vehicles / visitors will be allowed to enter the park, including those with members of their party who may already be in the park. If you are not traveling in the same vehicle with others in your party, we suggest that you all arrive at the same time.

Based on recent experience and visitation trends, and depending on good weather, Flag Ponds Nature Park will likely fill to capacity and close on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day holiday weekends, and other days during the course of the summer. Please take this into consideration when planning your trip.

Holiday Hours

County offices will be closed on Monday, July 5. Nature parks will be open the extended summer hours.

Nature Parks

Flag Ponds Nature Park

NOTICE: No walk-ins allowed when the gate is closed.
Last entry 1 hour before park closes
Beach & pier close 1  hour before park closes.
Extended Summer Hours:  Effective May 31- September 6
Last Entry 1 hour before close.
Park entrance fees will be collected daily.
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00-8:00 p.m.
410-586-1477

Kings Landing Park

Last Entry 1 hour before close.
Pier closes 1/2  hour before park closes.
Free.
NOTICE: No walk-ins allowed when the gate is closed.
Extended Summer Hours:  Effective May 31- September 6
Last Entry 1 hour before close.
Daily: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
410-535-2661

Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Portions of the swamp boardwalk are closed to the public, please obey trail restrictions due to unsafe conditions.
No Pets Allowed
Last entry 1/2 hour before close.
NOTICE: No walk-ins allowed when the gate is closed.
Extended Summer Hours:  Effective May 31- September 6
Last Entry 1/2 hour before close.
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
410-535-5327

Other Natural Resources Facilities: 

• Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm Open Dawn to Dusk
• Hughes Tree Farm (external link): Open Dawn to Dusk
• Hutchins Pond: (external link) Open Dawn to Dusk
• Lower Marlboro Wharf :Open Dawn to Dusk
• Nan’s Cove  4 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Gatewood Preserve (parking area by entrance gate, do not drive past the gates--you may get locked in): Open Dawn to Dusk
• Solomons Boat Ramp & Fishing Pier: Open, Ramp fees may be charged
• Ward Farm Recreation & Nature Park is not open to the public.

Information on other Parks & Recreation Facilities (district parks, Hall Aquatic Center, Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, etc.)