Visitor's Guide to Howard County - 2016

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classroom, multipurpose room,
meeting room and outdoor
basketball court. | 3000 MILLTOWNE
DR., ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 | 410-
313-2764
Soccer Association of
Columbia Providing youth with
instructional and competitive soccer
opportunities to build character,
enhance community, and promote
an appreciation of the game of
soccer.| 410-203-9590 |
Supreme Sports Club A five-star
club where family and friends
gather for the best destination in
health, wellness and recreation.
Open twenty-four hours, seven
days a week; work out and socialize
at your convenience! Amenities
include KidSpace, a roller rink, a
youth arena, basketball & volley
ball courts, racquetball courts and
much more. | 7080 DEEPAGE DR.,
COLUMBIA, MD 21045 | 410-381-
5355 |
That’s Dancing Ballroom &
Dancesport Center Ballroom and
Latin Dance Studio offering private
and group instruction, practice
parties, special events and more.
Available for corporate events
and shows. | 8610 WASHINGTON
BLVD, STE. 203, JESSUP, MD 20794 |
301-776-0085 |
Parks & Open
Space
Belmont Manor & Historic
Park ( See pullout map 8 ) Once a
grand mansion and estate, now a
unique setting for weddings and
events. | 6555 BELMONT WOODS
RD., ELKRIDGE, MD 21075 | 410-
313-4700 |
Blandair Regional Park
(See pullout map 74 ) A regional
park facility centrally located
on a 298-acre parcel of land in
Columbia. The project will preserve
approximately 200 acres of forest,
wetlands, meadows, and a historic
farm complex, while providing
active and passive recreation
experiences. | 5750 OAKLAND MILLS
RD., COLUMBIA, MD 21045| 410-313-
4700| howardcountymd.gov/rap
Blossoms of Hope (See
pullout map 75 ) Plants cherry
trees and shrubbery to beautify
public property in parks and
local communities in Howard
County. Holds annual events to
celebrate the blossoming season
and raise money to help those
affected by cancer. | 10000 RT.
108 (MAIN/SOUTH), ELLICOTT
CITY, MD 21042 | 443-538-0858
|
Brighton Dam (See pullout map
77 ) 6,000 acres of wooded
property that comprise the
WSSC portion of the Patuxent
Watershed. Park features include
an azalea garden, picnic areas,
hiking trails, boating & fishing
and numerous other recreational
opportunities. | 2 Brighton Dam
Rd., Brookeville, MD 20833 |
301-774-9124 |
Cedar Lane Park (See pullout
map 79 ) Recognized as one
of the finest and most popular
sports complexes in Howard
County. Amenities include lighted
synthetic turf fields, lighted ball
diamonds, restrooms, playground
with outdoor fitness equipment,
volleyball courts, bocce courts,
and a pavilion.| 10745 ROUTE 108
(EAST), 5081 CEDAR LN. (WEST),
COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-313-
4700
Centennial Park ( See pullout
map 80 ) Centennial Park has won
awards for its natural design and
sensitivity to nature. The 337-
acre park features a spectacular
54-acre, man-made lake, which is
stocked by the State Department
of Fisheries, and is home to a
variety of wildlife. | 10000 RT. 108
(MAIN/SOUTH), 4800 WOODLAND RD.
(EAST), 4651 CENTENNIAL LN. (WEST),
9801 OLD ANNAPOLIS RD. (NORTH),
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042 | 410-313-
7271 | howardcountymd.gov/rap
Columbia Association (See pullout
map 81 ) Maintains open space
and offers recreational, cultural
and community services including
a welcome center, an art center,
a teen center, before and after
school care, summer camps, free
summer concerts, fitness clubs, a
roller rink, an ice rink, a skateboard
facility, golf clubs, tennis clubs,
outdoor and indoor swimming
pools, a SportsPark and much
more!| 6310 HILLSIDE CT., STE. 100,
COLUMBIA, MD 21046 | 410-715-
3000 |
Columbia Dog Park( See pullout
map 76 ) An outdoor recreation
space for dogs and their
owners. | 5901 RIVENDELL LN.,
COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-715-
3000 |
Howard County Department of
Recreation & Parks ( See pullout
map 82 ) Regional, community and
neighborhood parks containing
sports facilities, recreation centers
and areas, nature centers, scenic
outdoor trails and more; offers an
extensive range of recreational
programs, activities and special
events. | 7120 OAKLAND MILLS RD.,
COLUMBIA, MD 21046 | 410-313-
4700 |
Lake Elkhorn (See pullout map
83 ) This 37-acre lake, in the village
of Owen Brown, was built by the
Columbia Association in 1974 with
a watershed of about 2,500 acres.
The path around Lake Elkhorn is 2
miles. The lake is stocked with trout
each spring. | 9705 BROKEN LAND
PKWY., COLUMBIA, MD 21045 | 410-
312-6330 |
Lake Kittamaqundi (See pullout
map 84 ) Lake Kittamaqundi, in
Town Center, is a 27-acre man-
made lake. The lake features a
boathouse with a wooden pier and
a launching ramp. | 10221 WINCOPIN
CIR., COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-312-
6330 |
Patapsco Valley State Park
(See pullout map 85 ) Extends along
32 miles of the Patapsco River,
encompassing 16,043 acres
and eight developed recreational
areas. Recreational opportunities
include hiking, fishing, camping,
canoeing, horseback and mountain
bike trails, as well as picnicking
for individuals or large groups in
the park’s many popular pavilions.
| 8020 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PK.,
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042 | 410-
461-5005 |
Patuxent Branch Trail (See pullout
map 86 ) Trek 4.6 miles on the
Patuxent Branch Trail that leads you
along the Patuxent River from Lake
Elkhorn in Columbia to Savage
Park. | 9190 OLD GUILFORD RD.,
COLUMBIA, MD 21046 | 410-313-
4700 |
Rockburn Branch Park (See
pullout map 87 ) Featuring over
seven miles of trails through scenic
woodlands, freshwater marshes
and stream valleys. Amenities
include ball diamonds, synthetic
turf fields, a playground, picnic
pavilions, a mountain bike course
and historic structures. | 6105
ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK RD.
(WEST), 5400 LANDING RD. (EAST),
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075 | 410-313-4700
|
Savage Park ( See pullout map
88 ) 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. | 8400 FAIR ST.,
SAVAGE, MD 20763 | 410-313-4700
|
Schooley Mill Park (See pullout
map 89 ) Offers a wide variety
of habitats including wetlands,
woodlands and meadows.
Amenities include 4.6 miles of trails,
ball diamonds, basketball courts,
a regulation-sized cricket field, an
indoor facility (permit required),
tennis courts and 3 equestrian
rings. | 12975 HALL SHOP RD.,
HIGHLAND, MD 20777 | 410-313-4700
|
Symphony Woods (See pullout
map 90 ) In downtown Columbia,
this 40-acre park – the site of
Merriweather Post Pavilion –
features picnic tables for a sunny
afternoon lunch, al fresco. | 10400
BLOCK, LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY.,
COLUMBIA, MD 21045 | 410-312-
6330 |
Troy Park ( See pullout map
91 ) Howard County’s newest
park! Amenities of this 101-acre
park include two lighted synthetic
multipurpose fields with press
boxes and bleachers seating 330
for each field and a playground.
Parking areas include bio-retention
islands with trees and plants to
filter storm water along a paved
entrance road. | 6500 MANSION LN.,
ELKRIDGE, MD 20175 | 410-313-4700
|
Western Regional Park ( See
pullout map 92 ) There is plenty
to keep you entertained at this
190-acre park. Enjoy 6 different
sport fields, tennis courts and
a playground. There are also
5 ball diamonds, 3 lighted
baseball fields and 2 basketball
courts. | 14800 CARRS MILL RD.,
WOODBINE, MD 21723 | 410-313-
4700
Wilde Lake ( See pullout map 93 )
Wilde Lake is a 22-acre man-
made lake built by the Columbia
Association in 1967. The path
around Wilde Lake is 1.46
miles. | 10027 HYLA BROOK RD.,
COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-312-
6330 |
Worthington Dog Park ( See
pullout map 78 ) Come and bark
in the park at Howard County's
original dog park! Your pooch will
have a great time socializing and
running without the confines of a
leash. | 8170 HILLSBOROUGH RD.,
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 | 410-313-
4700 |
Centennial Park
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