David Force Natural Resource Area

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: County Park, Green Space, Stream Valley Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: This park was funded in part by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Program Open Space Grants.

Here is a 221-acre natural resource area that is relatively undisturbed. This area is allowed to remain as an important forested area to protect water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, and support recreational hiking and nature observation.

This site is sandwiched between Interstate 70 in the north and US Route 40 to the south. The main entrance is located on the southern edge of the property off of Pebble Beach Drive in the Community of Turf Valley. The area surrounding is mostly residential and Turf Valley Country Club is positioned to the north and west of this location. There are no restroom facilities at this site.

GETTING THERE:

Parking on Street

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails

AMENITIES:

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Moderate, Steep

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps

OTHER:

Park Information: Maps, Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream