South Branch Park

350 West Friendship Rd, Sykesville Md. 21784



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OWNER: Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks

CONTACT: 410-313-4700

WEBSITE: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/SouthBranchPark

Hours: Sunrise to Sunset, or as posted.

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: County Park, Historic Site

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: This 7.5 acre Park is located across the Patapsco River from the town of Sykesville. This park It includes two age-specific playgrounds, a picnic pavilion and ADA parking lot and a skateboard park.

GETTING THERE:

Parking

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Skateboard Park, Birdwatching


AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Picnic Tables

Playground Size: Medium

Playground Shade: Little or none

Playground Surface Type: Synthetic rubberized material

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Picnic Shelter


TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved

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

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas, Playground


OTHER:

Park Information: Maps, Information Kiosk

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

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream


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Last Updated Feb 26, 2018