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Aqua-Land Marina
301 Potomac River Bridge
Newburg, Md., 20664
301-259-0572

Full-service marina on the southbound side of Route 301 at the Potomac River.

Benedict Marina
19311 Wilmott St
PO Box 200
Benedict, Md., 20612
301-274-2882

Captain John's Crabhouse and Marina
16215 Cobb Island Rd.
PO Box 288
Cobb Island, Md., 20635
301-259-2315
Email: CJCRAB@comcast.net
Web site: www.cjcrab.com/marina

Cedarville State Forest
10201 Bee Oak Rd.
Brandywine, Md., 20613
301-888-1410

3,510 acres of woodland, freshwater fishing, hiking.

Chapel Point State Park
Chapel Point Road
Port Tobacco, Md., 20677
301-743-7613

This 600-acre park along the Port Tobacco River has a launch ramp for canoes and kayaks, and hunting is permitted.

Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Area
Off Route 224
Marbury, Md., 20658
301-743-5161

This 381-acre park contains 40 to 50 acres of wetlands. It is operated by the Department of Natural Resources (5625 Myrtle Grove Rd., La Plata, Md. 20646) and features trails, canoeing, bird watching, picnicking, hunting and hiking.

Doncaster Forest
Route 6, west of La Plata
Nanjemoy, Md.,
301-934-2543

1,445 acres for hiking and horseback riding; picnic tables are available.

Friendship Farm Park
and Boat Launch
Friendship Landing Road
Nanjemoy, Md.,
301-932-3470

The boat-launching facility has pier fishing and a two-mile hiking trail and is home to a creek featuring bald eagle nesting sites.

Gilbert Run Park
Route 6, east of La Plata
La Plata, Md., 20622
301-932-1083

The 180-acre wooded park, seven miles east of La Plata, offers hiking, nature trails, picnic areas, playgrounds and a fishing pier. Rowboats and paddle boats, aqua bikes and canoes available to rent. Open March-November, $4 parking fee.

Goose Bay Marina and Campground
9365 Goose Bay Lane
Welcome, Md., 20693
301-934-3812
Email: goosebay@olg.com
Web site: www.goosebaymarina.com

Lackey Indoor Community Pool
Lackey High School
3000 Chicamuxen Rd.
3000 Chicamuxen Rd.
Indian Head, Md., 20640
301-743-2470 301-753-6003

Open for public swimming during the winter, 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, noon-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Hours may vary when high school swim meets are scheduled. Offers swim lessons, pool rentals, water aerobics and lifeguard training.

Laurel Springs Regional Park
Radio Station Road
La Plata, Md., 20646
301-932-3470

Features a tot lot, adaptive playground, jogging trail, picnic pavilions and 16 athletic fields. Hours: 8 a.m.-dusk daily.

Mattingly Park Ramp
Mattingly Avenue
Indian Head, Md., 20640
301-743-5511

Open year-round.

Myrtle Grove Wildlife
Management Area
Route 225, west of La Plata
La Plata, Md., 20646
301-743-5161

A 1,723-acre tract that offers fishing, hiking, hunting, a gun range and bird-watching.

Oak Ridge Park
Oaks Road
Off Ollivers Shop Road
Hughesville, Md., 20637
301-932-3470

Equestrian trails, show rings, playground, athletic fields and picnic pavilion.

Port Tobacco Marina
Shirley Boulevard
(off of Route 6, west of La Plata)
Port Tobacco, Md., 20677
301-870-3133

Purse State Park
Off Route 224
On the Potomac south of Douglas Point
Nanjemoy, Md., 20662
301-743-7613

A 90-acre unimproved reserve on the Potomac River.

Ruth B. Swann Memorial Park
Off of Route 210
Bryans Road, Md., 20616
301-932-3470

Bird-watching, one-mile foot trail through mature woodland to the shoreline on Pomonkey Creek and the Potomac River, picnic areas, large open areas for sports and lighted athletic field.

Saunders Marina
Route 254 (Cobb Island Road)
Cobb Island, Md., 20625
301-259-2309

Shymansky's Marina
Route 254 (Cobb Island Road)
Cobb Island, Md., 20625
301-259-2221

Smallwood State Park
2750 Sweden Point Rd.
Marbury, Md., 20658
301-743-7613

628 acres of recreational area, restored home of Revolutionary War hero William Smallwood, boat launching facilities, hiking, picnic areas and the Mattawoman Creek Art Center.

Southern Park
Wilson Road off Route 257
Off Route 257
Issue, Md., 20664
301-932-3470

Scenic views of the Potomac River, playground, picnic areas, ballfields, tennis courts and fishing pier.

Swan Point Yacht and Country Club
11550 Swan Point Blvd.
Issue, Md., 20645
301-259-0047 Fax: 301-259-0105
Web site: www.swanpointgolf.com

18-hole, par-72 championship course open to the public; located in a semiprivate community.

Sweden Point Marina
Smallwood State Park
Marbury, Md., 20658
301-743-7613

White Plains Golf Course
DeMarr Road and St. Charles Parkway
1015 St. Charles Pkwy.
Waldorf, Md., 20695
301-645-1300 301-843-2947
Email: rolandt@govt.co.charles.md.us
Web site: www.whiteplainsgc.com

18-hole public course, Bermuda grass fairways, putting green, driving range, pro shop and snack bar.

White Plains Regional Park
1015 St. Charles Pkwy.
White Plains, Md., 20695
301-645-2617 301-645-1300

15,000-square-foot skate park, 18-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, tot lot, playground, small picnic pavilions and fenced dog park.

Bensville Park
Route 229 Bensville Road
Pomfret, MD,
301-934-3470

Features playground, tot lot and 9 sports fields. Open 8 a.m. to dusk.

Capital Clubhouse
3033 Waldorf Marketplace
Waldorf, Md., 20603
301-932-4348 Fax: 301-632-5880
Email: info@capitalclubhouse.com
Web site: www.capitalclubhouse.com

A 90,000-square-foot year-round sports complex for ice hockey and skating, soccer, futsal, volleyball, in-line hockey, box lacrosse, rock climbing, cheerleading, pompoms and flag football; it includes a fitness center, party rooms, concessions and an arcade. A variety of programs, clinics, lessons and leagues is available.

Charles County Skatepark
1015 St. Charles Pkwy.
Waldorf, Md.,
301-638-5208

Features 15,000 square feet of concrete park with various bowl sizes and a street course.

Charlie Wright Park
Dr. Mitchell Lane
Indian Head, Md.,
301-932-3470

Features six athletic fields and a picnic area.

College of Southern Maryland
La Plata Campus
8730 Mitchell Rd.
La Plata, Md., 20646
301-934-2251 301-934-7706
Web site: www.csmd.edu/ContinuingEducation/programs/wellness.html

Through the continuing education program, the wellness and fitness center offers courses using the pool. These courses include aquatic exercise, senior aquatic wellness, open scuba, youth swimming and red cross swimming programs for youths.

Hatton Creek Launch
on the Wicomico River
Issue, Md.,
301-932-3470

Hawthorne Country Club
8760 Hawthorne Rd.
La Plata, MD, 20646
301-934-8422

A private course.

Marshall Hall
on the Potomac River
at the end of Marshall Hall Road
accessed from Route 210
Bryans Road, Md., 20616
301-932-3470

North Point High School
Community Indoor Pool
2500 Davis Rd.
Waldorf, Md., 20603
301-934-7475

Potomac Ridge Golf Course
15800 Sharpersville Rd.
Waldorf, Md., 20601
301-372-1305
Web site: www.MDGOLF.com

Built in 1996, the 27-hole course features bermuda fairways and lakes and streams. Directions: Take Acton Lane north from Route 301 in Waldorf, follow it all the way to Accokeek Road and turn left.

Turkey Hill Park
Turkey Hill Road
La Plata, Md., 20646
301-932-3470

Features one-half-mile asphalt exercise path, fenced dog park, picnic areas and six sports fields. Open 8 a.m.-dusk.

Wheatley Lake Launch
Gilbert Run Park
Route 6, east of La Plata
La Plata, Md., 20622
301-932-3470

Electric motors only at this launch site.

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