Font Hill Wetlands Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: County Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: This 26-acre park presents many opportunities to observe and study wetlands and their wildlife. The environmental education park includes three interconnecting ponds with a surrounding boardwalk to provide a perfect place for wildlife and visitors alike. Paved pathway surface combined with the wooden boardwalk create a unique trail that winds through marshes filled with cattails and a variety of native trees and vegetation. In addition to the pathways, there are observation areas and fishing piers (fishing in large pond only). Completed in November 1997, this park was the first State/County/Private sector cooperative wetland project in the State of Maryland. The list of wildlife found at Font Hill is noteworthy. Included are 104 species of birds, 53 species of dragonflies and damselflies, at least 7 species of amphibians, and numerous species of mammals. The diverse wetlands habitat of Font Hill Park has produced some of the most prolific and varied populations of dragonflies in the entire County. Street parking is available.
3 interconnecting ponds with a surrounding boardwalk
Paved pathways
Observation areas
Fishing piers (fishing in large pond only)

GETTING THERE:

Parking on Street

pDriving Directions: From Route 29:
Exit onto Route 40 westbound.
Proceed 2.1 miles.
Turn left onto Centennial Ln.
Proceed 0.4 miles to park on left.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Baseball/Softball Field, Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching, Fishing

AMENITIES:

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Gazebo, Foot Bridge

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved

Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Boardwalk

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas

OTHER:

Park Information: Maps, Information Kiosk

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream