Facilities

Park Closure

Terrapin Nature Park and a portion of the Cross Island Trail will be closed on Monday, October 18 until November 3, 2021. This closure is necessary for the construction of the new ranger station and restrooms. We appreciate your patience while we work to update the facilities. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (410)758-0835

This award-winning 276-acre nature park features a 3.25-mile oyster chaff walking trail, which meanders through wildflower meadows, wetlands, tidal ponds, woodlands and sandy shore line. The trail provides a unique vantage point for viewing an incredible variety of waterfowl, wildlife and plant species. A gazebo and wheelchair-accessible boardwalk, located along the sandy shore line afford a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and park benches located along the trail provides a brief respite for the weary. The trail, which wanders over several ridges, across marshlands and through woodlands, features two observation blinds overlooking the tidal ponds. The trail connects to the County’s Cross Island Trail system. Nearby free parking for the Cross Island Trail system is available at Old Love Point Park. Portable toilets are available year round.

Pictured Above:  Park's Maintenance Manager Phil Starkey and Park's Ranger Crystal Thomes meet with Recreation's Nature Campers at the parking lot of Terrapin Nature Park.  Ranger Thomes took the 5 campers on an informative nature hike through the ecosystem in the park.