Piney Run Park, Nature park in Sykesville, Maryland.
The 550-acre park contains fields, forests, and a 300-acre lake with 15 miles of hiking trails and multiple recreational facilities.
The land transformed from a private farm to a public park in 1964 as part of a project for water supply and flood protection in Carroll County.
The Nature Center, established in 1981, conducts year-round educational programs about local ecosystems for schools and community organizations.
The park maintains separate entrance fees for Carroll County residents at $6 and out-of-county visitors at $12, with free entry for seniors and military personnel.
A steel sculpture of a Great Blue Heron, created by Virginia Sperry, stands near the boathouse since March 2018.
Location: Maryland
GPS coordinates: 39.39810,-76.98620
Latest update: November 19, 2025 21:04
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