Alpha Ridge Park
11685 Old Frederick Rd. Marriottsville MD 21104
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OWNER: Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks
CONTACT: (410) 313-4700
WEBSITE: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/alpharidgepark
Hours: 7 am to dusk, or as posted
MANAGED BY: Howard County County
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
PLAYGROUNDS: 2
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 46%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: County Park, Neighborhood Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
GETTING THERE:
Parking
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Baseball/Softball Field, Football/Soccer Field, Open Space, Trails, Inline Hockey, Birdwatching, Archery, Observatory
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms
Playground Size: Medium
Playground Shade: Little or none
Playground Surface Type: Synthetic rubberized material
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Picnic Shelter
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Layout: Linear
Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile
Trail Shade: Little or none
Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Woodchips
Trail Slope: Moderate
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps
OTHER:
Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk, Recreation Class Catalog
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga
Open Space Size: Smaller than a basketball court
Open Space Shade: Little or None
Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream
