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This list of Maryland state parks includes the state parks and state battlefields listed in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources's current acreage report. [1] Generally, the Maryland Park Service, a unit of and under the authority of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is the governing body for these parks, although some ...
The mission of the Maryland Park Service is to manage the natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources to provide for stewardship and the enjoyment by people. The Service manages 66 state parks. Services include camping, biking, boating and fishing, hiking, outdoor programs, and exploring natural resources.
The 2009 Maryland Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan described the parcel as "virtually inaccessible" and "sensitive" with "no uses ... official or informal." [6] The state began purchasing adjoining parcels in 2017 with the intention of creating public access to the site. [5] [7] An additional purchase of 48 acres was made in 2024. [8]
Pages in category "State parks of Maryland" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The list of state parks in the United States are listed by individual state. List ... Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; Montana ...
North Point State Park is a public recreation area located on Chesapeake Bay in Edgemere, Baltimore County, Maryland. The state park includes the site of the former Bay Shore Park, which was one of the state's premiere amusement parks during the first half of the 20th century. The park features restored remnants of the old amusement park as ...
Herrington Manor State Park is a public recreation area on 365 acres (148 ha) in Garrett County, Maryland. The focal point of the state park is 53-acre (21 ha) Herrington Lake. The park lies adjacent to Swallow Falls State Park, approximately four miles (6.4 km) north of Oakland. Both parks are managed by the Maryland Department of Natural ...
Big Run State Park is a public recreation area located at the northern end of the Savage River Reservoir, an impoundment of the Savage River, in Garrett County, Maryland. [3] The state park occupies 300 acres (120 ha) in Savage River State Forest and encompasses the confluence of Monroe Run and Big Run. [ 4 ]