ST. MARY'S COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION: Greenwell State Park In Hollywood!
GREENWELL STATE PARK
Greenwell is a 596-acre State Park located on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County, Maryland. In 1971, John Phillip Greenwell, Jr. and his sister, Mary Wallace Greenwell, donated their 166.6 acre farm to the State of Maryland for use as a public park for everyone. The state subsequently purchased the adjacent 430-acre Bond property and joined the two to form the existing park. The park is managed in partnership with The Greenwell Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing outdoor accessible recreation.
Features
Hiking/Equestrian/Cycling - Ten miles of marked trails are open to the public year around. Fishing - Visitors may fish from the pier or from the shoreline revetment year around. A sportfishing license is required for persons 16 years and older. Picnicking - Visitors are invited to picnic on the grounds. Pavilion can be reserved by calling the Greenwell Foundation at 301-373-9775. Please remember they are trash free. Take only memories, and leave only footprints. Hunting - Hunting is permitted during established seasons. Contact Point Lookout State Park (301-872-5688) for further details. Canoeing and Kayaking - Non-motorized craft can be walked in and launched from the beach area. They also have an accessible floating kayak and canoe launch that is wheelchair accessible and open to the public during regular park hours (sunrise to sunset). The Greenwell Foundation operates a kayaking program, called "River Riders", which offers kayak lessons and guided trips. This water program is fully accessible and provides instructional and recreational opportunities.
Swimming - Swimming is permitted from the beach area only. Be advised that there is No Lifeguard on duty. Swimming is at your own risk. The park has an honor system, with service charges ($3/vehicle) benefitting the Greenwell Foundation to help operate the park.
About the Greenwell Foundation
The Greenwell Foundation, Inc. (http://www.greenwellfoundation.org/) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the Maryland Park Service to provide universally accessible and inclusive programs, services and facilities for all community members, with and without disabilities, in Southern Maryland. The Foundation is based in Greenwell State Park.The Greenwell Foundation offers therapeutic and recreational riding lessons, summer camp and nature camps, kayaking, accessible site rentals and is regularly developing new programs to meet community needs. In 2007, more than 40,000 people visited the park, more than 500 people participated in programs, and more than 1,000 people used the park's accessible facilities for family events and celebrations. The Greenwell Foundation also manages and rents the Rosedale Manor House and the Francis Knott Retreat Lodge.
The Francis Knott Retreat Lodge
This modern facility is available to rent for meetings and retreats. The facility features sleeping quarters for up to 17 people, five bathrooms, a fireplace and a full-service kitchen. It also has a sunroom with dining tables for up to 25 people. The lodge is a great place to relax and feel at home, perfect for vacations and retreats. Contact the Greenwell Foundation at 301-373-9775 for further details.Click here for more photos.
Additional Rental Options
When renting park facilities, guests may make arrangements to access other services to make their event even more enjoyable. Set in the heart of the park, Quarter Creek Pavilion is the place to hold your family reunion, birthday party or community event. The covered pavilion has picnic seating for up to 75 people and is fully equipped with barbeque grills and a large brick front fireplace for your enjoyment. Need a little extra space? The Clubhouse is also available to rent in conjunction with the pavilion, or alone - a great place for scout meetings and kids activities.
Self-Guided Recreational Activities
For current events and activities, please contact:
Jolanda Campbell
Interim Executive Director
Greenwell Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 198
Hollywood, MD 20636
Website: http://www.greenwellfoundation.org
Phone: 301-373-9775
Fax: 301-373-4375
Location - Located in Southern Maryland, take Route 235 towards Hollywood. Turn on to Route 245 East (Sotterley Road) and travel 2.5 miles. Make a right on to Steerhorn Neck Road. The park entrance is the second drive on the left (approximately 8/10 of a mile).
Greenwell State Park
25420 Rosedale Manor Lane
Hollywood MD 20636
(301) 373-9775
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Posted at 07:37PM Aug 22, 2009 by Rita Minion and Chris Minion in Things To Do and Places To Visit In Southern Maryland | Comments[0]
