Pemberton Historical Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: County Park, Historic Site

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Pemberton Historical Park is a gorgeous, 262 acre expanse of nature and wildlife, incredibly located just minutes from Route 50 along Pemberton Drive. Created in the 1980's, the park surrounds Pemberton Hall, which is a plantation home built in 1741 and rich in Eastern Shore history.

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Bike Racks

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching, Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Archery, Music/Arts & Crafts

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Community Gardens, Nature Center, Historic Site, Foot Bridge

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Pemberton Historical Park is comprised of 4.5 miles of nature trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore unique ecosystems that bring together tidal and fresh water wetlands, fresh water ponds, upland pines, hardwood forests and meadows. The trails at Pemberton Park are restricted to walking and hiking only. Due to safety concerns, no biking is permitted. Pick up a trail guide in the Welcome Area which outlines each loop of the trail, describes its major ecosystems and denotes any significant features that may be found along the way.

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Horseback Riding, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Gravel, Sand/Dirt, Grass

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 2-4 ft, 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Historic Sites

OTHER:

Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs, Junior Ranger Programs, Exercise/Fitness Support Groups

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Ranger Patrol

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

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Open Space Shade: Some

Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake, Creek/Stream, River/Channel, Tidal Flats, Wetlands