Savage Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Athletic Park, County Park, Regional Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Savage Park offers many opportunities for discovering wildlife, wildflowers and natural history along 2.8 miles of interconnecting trails, including links to Patuxent Branch Trail and Lake Elkhorn.

The Savage Loop Trail offer different lengths and terrains for hikers and bikers of various skill levels. The park environment offers an abundance of recreational areas such as 5 ball diamonds (permit use only); 2 basketball courts; 2 horseshoe pits; a picnic pavilion available on a first-come-first-served basis, unless reserved; 4 lighted tennis courts, 2 volleyball courts, a playground and restroom facilities. The outfields of ball diamonds 1-4 can be permitted out to serve as a multipurpose field or a mini-soccer field, but no goals are provided. Ball diamond 5 will be lighted. Personal grills and hibachis are permitted. Donu2019t forget to explore the historic Bollman Truss Bridge and Savage Mill during your visit. The Park is open from 7 AM to dusk, or as posted. Park regulations prohibit hunting, firearms, swimming and alcoholic beverages (unless consumed in a rented pavilion). Leashed pets are allowed in the park but not in picnic or sports areas. Howard County law requires owners to clean up after their pets. Park Rangers are on patrol.

GETTING THERE:

Parking

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Baseball/Softball Field, Mixed Use Field, Trails, Outdoor Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Fishing, Horseshoe Pits

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Picnic Tables

Playground Size: Small

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, Horseback Riding, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Woodchips, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Moderate

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps

OTHER:

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present

Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream