Suggestions for Park near Hawthorn, Columbia

Lindsey S. • October 20, 2014Wednesday's are free family days, if the weather is nice take the kids (or yourself) for a hike. Don't forget to tour around the building too, plenty of exhibits- especially the working bee hive.

Tonyala S. • October 9, 2016great park and my kids love this park

Yousif D. • August 26, 2015Nice, clean park!! Go to the lake and rent a boat or spend sometime in the grilling area.

Christina C. • July 28, 2021Took my niece and nephew and they love the park. great place to take the kids and spend the day

Anne G. • December 21, 2012A good playground for little ones as well as big ones. And it is near the lake and hiking path.

Sew Hot M. • May 22, 2010Excellent soccer facility with well maintained fields.

David B. • August 10, 2010Great Park in Howard County

Lolly W. • August 8, 2011Pine tree area with pavilion and trail around the pond are nice. Other side of park has basketball, tennis, and baseball fields. Great area for recreation and relaxation. Perfect for walks with dogs.

Bennett • October 3, 2013Too bad HoCo Rec & Parks doesn't clean up the tree trimmings they leave behind. Nor respond to inquiries about it.

Andrew W. • July 23, 2012Handball courts here and have actually seen people playing here - maybe a league?

The Hawthorn Center • June 29, 2012The CA-maintained playground here is AWESOME! The pogo stick and spinner are favorites of local kids. There is a separate playset for younger kids too.

Tony T. • June 23, 2014Beautiful Park with Great Views. Make sure to checkout the old trolley track trail

Kellie C. • October 25, 2011Great place to hike! You can reach Patapscso State Park through here because it backs up to it.

Donise C. • March 7, 2017Small playground for small kids. Walking path. Open fields. Leave before dusk.

Madi M. • April 16, 2012Try to check in in the morning. That way you don't forget to in the afternoon.

Maggie M. • January 28, 2023Pretty park. Relatively flat. Scenic views.

Kevin R. • April 19, 2012Watch out for the hornets!

John L. • August 15, 2011The outside loop of the whole park is almost exactly 2 miles

Elena • January 22, 2010those of us with dogs off the leash are only allowed on trails past the swinging bridge (closer to the park and ride entrance), but it's easier to get away with an off leash pup in the winter.

Ben L. • November 5, 2015The tire park is the best place to take your kids on a day off, one of my favorite parks.

Greg R. • October 23, 2010Gets really crowded by midday, arrive early.

Kellie C. • October 21, 2011Tons of hiking trails. This park is massive and has several entrances, some miles apart. Be sure to head to the Orange Grove area for the swinging bridge and cascade falls!

Kevin M. • August 20, 2016Great park, found a old cement gold catcher pored in a brook.

H B. • December 24, 2018Great place to hike and take a walk 👍🏻

Jason A. • November 30, 2011Great little trail system for after work rides or runs.

Ruth L. • August 15, 2014A great place for picnics and bbqs! And a playground nearby for the kids.