Recreation
in Harford County
Harford County's
recreational opportunities abound for both the
sports enthusiast and weekend athlete.
The Chesapeake
Bay, the largest inland body of
water on the East Coast, forms the county's
eastern boundary. Pleasure boaters, swimmers and
waterfowl hunters take advantage of this natural
resource.
Seven marinas dot
the county's shoreline, where captains can dock
their boats after a day's voyage on the Bay,
the Susquehanna or Gunpowder
rivers.
If you'd rather hike
than sail, then visit one of Harford's three
state parks. They offer scenic beauty and a step
back into Harford's rich and colorful history.
The largest is the
2,500-acre Susquehanna State Park
on the banks of the Susquehanna River outside
Havre de Grace. The main attractions are the Carter
Mansion, Rock Run Mill and the Jersey
Toll House.
Rock Run
Mill was recently restored, where
visitors can see corn ground into meal at the
mill. Nearby is Steppingstone Museum,
a turn-of-the-century rural farm museum.
Besides these
attractions, there are a self-guided nature
trail, bird sanctuary, picnic and camp sites,
bicycle paths and one of the best fishing grounds
on the East Coast.
Across county lies Rocks
State Park, north of Bel Air. The
park covers over 600 acres of impressive natural
beauty characterized by massive rocks and
boulders flanking the banks of Deer
Creek.
While in the Rocks,
stop to see the King and Queen Seats,
a throne-like rock formation, where, according to
legend, many important Indian chieftains sat in
tribal council.
Down the road is Gunpowder
State Park on the Harford-Baltimore
County line. More than 11,000 acres along the
Gunpowder River valley make up this park. It's a
favorite family spot with hiking, horse trails
and picnicking facilities.
If tennis,
basketball, fishing or baseball is more your
game, then Harford has the park, court, pier or
field for you.
No one goes wanting
for exercise here with 53 playgrounds,
96 tennis courts, 79
multi-use courts, 144
baseball/softball diamonds, 17
parks with pavilions, 16
fishing piers, 21
picnic areas, 8
locations with hiking trails and
the Harford County Equestrian Center.
As for professional
sporting events, look no further than nearby
Baltimore City. Cheer on the Baltimore
Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the
Super Bowl Champion,
Baltimore Ravens!
adapted from Harford County's
Website.
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