Calvert County, MarylandCalvert County Local Guide
Enjoy the Area
Find a new favorite walk, spend an afternoon with local history, or make room for an everyday stop. 13 places to get to know Calvert County.
3 ways to explore
Time Outdoors
Parks, trails and places to pause
Flag Ponds Nature Park
Explore a mix of Chesapeake Bay beach, freshwater ponds and woodland trails at this Lusby nature park. Observation areas and wildlife exhibits offer context for the park’s coastal habitats.
Before You Go Allow for the half mile walk to the beach and seasonal opening days. Entry may close when the park reaches capacity.
Official Visitor Information for Flag Ponds Nature Park (opens in a new tab)
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
Follow the quarter mile boardwalk through a protected bald cypress swamp near Prince Frederick. The sanctuary offers a different view of Southern Maryland’s landscape through wetland plants, birds and other wildlife.
Before You Go Enter 2880 Grays Road in your GPS to avoid being routed onto private property.
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Calvert Cliffs State Park
Hike through woodland and wetland landscapes to the Chesapeake Bay beach at Calvert Cliffs State Park. Fossil searching is permitted on the open beach, but the actively eroding cliffs themselves are off limits.
Before You Go Beach access is a 1.8 mile walk each way on the Red Trail. Climbing or walking beneath the cliffs is prohibited.
Official Visitor Information for Calvert Cliffs State Park (opens in a new tab)
North Beach Boardwalk
Walk North Beach’s Chesapeake Bay waterfront along a boardwalk lined with planted beds and benches. Consult the town’s visitor information if you also plan to use the beach.
Before You Go Leave bicycles and skates off the boardwalk and pier, and use the Welcome Center if you also plan to buy beach admission.
Official Visitor Information for North Beach Boardwalk (opens in a new tab)
Kings Landing Park
Walk trails through woods and meadows, look out over the Patuxent River and wetlands, or visit the fishing pier at Kings Landing Park. Wayside exhibits introduce the river and its wildlife, and the park also provides a launch for nonmotorized watercraft.
Before You Go Arrive before the last entry cutoff, one hour before park closing. The pier closes 30 minutes before the park, and walk ins are not allowed when the gates are closed.
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Ward Farm Recreation & Nature Park
Dunkirk Parks & NatureChoose a nature walk through Ward Farm’s trail network or combine time outdoors with the park’s picnic areas and playground. The park map identifies woodland routes, ponds and Hall Creek, while a fishing pier and disc golf course add other recreation options.
History & Culture
Art, heritage and local stories
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Explore archaeology and local history along the Patuxent River in St. Leonard. Walking trails, visitor center exhibits and the Woodland Indian Village connect the landscape with the people who have lived here over thousands of years.
Before You Go Start at the Visitor Center during its public season for route advice, and reserve ahead for programs that require registration.
Official Visitor Information for Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (opens in a new tab)
Calvert Marine Museum
Explore Chesapeake Bay maritime history, prehistoric marine life and estuarine habitats at this Solomons museum. Indoor galleries and an outdoor marsh walk connect the region’s past with its living environment.
Before You Go For a TENNISON cruise, book ahead or ask at the Admissions Desk while seats remain, and allow time to collect your boarding pass.
Official Visitor Information for Calvert Marine Museum (opens in a new tab)
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Walk among outdoor sculptures in a wooded setting, then explore the arts center’s exhibitions. Native gardens and a children’s natural play space add other ways to experience the grounds.
Before You Go Pick up a sculpture garden map or children’s scavenger hunt before heading onto the paths, and do not touch or climb the artworks.
Official Visitor Information for Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (opens in a new tab)
Cove Point Lighthouse
Explore the grounds and visitor center beside the historic Cove Point Lighthouse, a separate destination operated by the Calvert Marine Museum. The visit focuses on the lighthouse’s history and its setting along the Chesapeake Bay.
Before You Go Public hours are seasonal, generally Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from May through September, weather permitting. This is not public beach access. Do not expect tower climbing or entry to the rented keeper’s house.
Official Visitor Information for Cove Point Lighthouse (opens in a new tab)Libraries & Community
Everyday places to learn and connect
Calvert Library Prince Frederick
The Prince Frederick library on Costley Way is a stop for reading, local learning and changing Art in the Stacks displays. Its website also connects visitors with the branch calendar and the Calvert County History Digital Library.
Before You Go Use the Prince Frederick branch calendar to choose a program at the Costley Way location, rather than another county branch.
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Northeast Community Center
Chesapeake Beach Community & RecreationVisit Northeast Community Center for scheduled recreation programs, community basketball and pickleball sessions. The Chesapeake Beach facility includes a gymnasium, game room and meeting spaces, providing an indoor complement to nearby waterfront outings.
Southern Community Center
Lusby Community & LearningBrowse scheduled classes and family activities at Southern Community Center in Lusby. Classrooms and multifunction rooms support recreation programming and local gatherings, with a picnic area providing space outside.
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