Dorchester County

Spocott Windmill

Submitted by Christa on

Location: 

Cambridge, MD
This is a great historic site to take the kids to. The one room schoolhouse is fully furnished and shows how school used to be. The small tenant's cottage is also furnished with period items and the upstairs is very interesting. http://visitdorchester.org/spocott-windmill/ Once a self-contained community, ‘Spocott’ today has the only existing post windmill for grinding grain in Maryland. Also on the property are a colonial tenant farmhouse and a one-room schoolhouse. Under “fair winds,” the mill is still operated from time to time.

McCarter Park

Submitted by Christa on

Location: 

Cambridge, MD
McCarter park, or more widely known by locals as "Barney Park" or "Purple Dinosaur Park" is a small park located in a residential area. It is mostly used by nearby housing / apartments, but is maintained by the town. There's a sandbox here with a big digger, a merry-go-round, swings and the purple dinosaur jungle gym. It's a good place for smaller kids.

Sailwinds Park

Submitted by Christa on

Location: 

Cambridge, MD
http://visitdorchester.org/about-dorchester/visitor-center/ Sailwinds Park (named for the large sail-like structure here) and Visitors Center is located on the Choptank River, next to the bridge in Cambridge, MD. The visitor center is open 9-5 daily, and is the only available nearby restroom. The playground has just been updated, and has a big pirate ship and other pirate themed toys. There are several tables, benches and large swings located around the playground, which also has bouncy rubber underfoot, so it is safer for little ones.

Long Wharf Park

Submitted by Christa on

Location: 

Cambridge, MD
Long Wharf Park is located at the end of historic High Street in Cambridge, MD. Although it is a bit of a bumpy ride down this historic brick-paved street, it is worth it. The street is lined with large historic homes (and ingress portals), and ends at a circle on the Choptank River. There is a large marina for boats of any size (Navy Ships, Galleons and Skipjacks are able to dock here). There is a beautiful view of the river, along with a WWII Memorial Fountain. There are piers leading out to the Choptank River Lighthouse, a newly built replica of the traditional Chesapeake Lighthouse.

Cherry Beach Park

Submitted by Christa on

Location: 

Sharptown, MD
Cherry Beach Park is used as a boat ramp and sometimes a swimming beach in the summer. It is basically located under the Sharptown bridge. There are several docks for boating or fishing. There is a small beach with plenty of sand to play in for the kids. There are some trees here for shade too, which is nice. There is also a pavilion with picnic tables and a parking lot. There is a separate playground area with a fence behind it to block the road. There is a climbing wall and a slide. There are some nice views of the river from here, especially at sunset.

Friendship Park

Submitted by Christa on

Location: 

East New Market, MD
Friendship Park is located next to the Post Office in East New Market, MD. It has just been built within the last year, so all the equipment is new and built mostly for younger children. The pavilion is nice and has plenty of tables for picnics.

Cope Bennett Park

Submitted by Christa on

Location: 

Sharptown, MD
Cope Bennett Park is located in Sharptown, MD. It is located on the banks of the Nanticoke River, and almost under the bridge. There is a large gravel parking lot for convenience. There are decent tennis courts and a baseball field used by local teams. The playground here is a bit dated, but there are swings and an old school metal merry-go-round that every kid (or grown up kid) has fun with. There is a good sized pavilion with tables and a great view of the river and passing boats.

Secretary Town Park

Submitted by Christa on

Location: 

Secretary, MD
Secretary is a small town east of Cambridge, MD. The park is located at the end of a quiet street, so it's a great location for safe play. The playground isn't large, but the equipment is fairly new. It backs to the woods so there is some available shade, and there is a nice pavilion to sit under with tables.

Great Marsh Park

Submitted by Christa on

Location: 

Cambridge, MD
Great Marsh Park is located on the Choptank River in Cambridge, MD. It's a fairly large city park and there is a launch ramp and docks for fishing. There is a also small sandy beach for wading or playing in the sand. The playground was recently upgraded with new equipment with a nature theme and interactive signs. There is a hollow tree "cave", a spinning mushroom with toadstool steps, "trees" for climbing, a giant bee and a giant ant with hollow ant nest, with a nice walking path connecting everything. There is also a traditional climbing/slide set in the middle.
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