Top Parks in Laurel, Hanover, Anne arundel county, Maryland, United states

Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract Visitor Center

Address: 230 Bald Eagle Dr, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

“This tract is clearly much less used than the South although I’d argue it’s infinitely better. Has a nice parking area and a little visitor center that appeared to be open and had a bathroom. Multiple trails going right off including the Patuxent Overlook and little trail. Neither is amazing but worth doing the loop. Then straight off Turkey way and forest trail are both solid. I’d recommend all.”

US Department Fish & Wildlife Services

Address: 230 Bald Eagle Dr, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

Little Patuxent River Trail

Address: Little Patuxent River Trail, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

“It's a great hiking experience for the purpose of hiking only... there's not much to see as far as anything too scenic, but there are many trails that stretch for quite some distance. You are required to check in and will need to provide some personal information. Whether you're hunting or simply hiking. It was a true joy during my check in to speak with such a helpful, knowledgeable, and truly friendly parks employee by the name of Lillian Fazio. I found her rather remarkable and you'd be absolutely fortunate to have her host you while checking yourself in for a hike. Maps are provided and I'd personally suggest you take one while trekking.”

South Road

Address: S, Laurel Fort Meade Rd, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

Forest Trail

Address: Forest Trail, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

“Really pleasant, easy hike. Almost completely flat with occasional views of the river and some benches. It starts across from the contact center in the butterfly garden on the boardwalk.”

Bacontown Recreation Area

Address: Laurel, MD 20724, USA

Telegraph Road

Address: Telegraph Rd, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

Pine Trail East End

Address: Pine Trail, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

Merganser Pond Trail

Address: Merganser Pond Trail, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

“Overall a nice short trail. Under a mile.”

Pine Trail

Address: Pine Trail, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

“Nice little walk”

Hunting Control Station

Address: Bald Eagle Dr, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

“This is truly a hidden gem in the hunting world. Not many people know that they can hunt here. You must have all applicable state hunting licenses and stamps and buy a hunting permit through Meade Natural Heritage Association to hunt on the refuge. You also must check in and out through hunting control. Maryland Weapons qualifications are required to hunt deer on the refuge. However, the cost of the permit covers costs of weapons qualifications once you qualify at the refuge qualifications ranges.”

Maryland City Park

Address: 565 Brock Bridge Rd, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

“There are trails here for walking or riding bikes and a nice little tot lot for the little ones”

BGE Field Office

Address: 3248 Laurel Fort Meade Rd, Laurel, MD 20724, USA

Wild Turkey Way

Address: Switchboard Rd, Laurel, MD 20724, USA