St. Mary's County Government - Department of Recreation and Parks

Judge P.H. Dorsey Memorial Park
    24275 Hollywood Road
    Leonardtown, MD 20650

Size	79 acres
Dedication	1980
Hours of Operation	Sunrise until Sunset (except for special evening and night activities)
Directions	From Route 235, take Route 245 west at traffic light; drive approximately three miles to park located on the right. From Route 5, take Route 245 east at traffic light in Leonardtown; drive approximately two miles to park located on the left. Map
Contact Information	Please call 301-863-8400 ext 3570 for more information on reservations or programs; call the Parks Division at (301) 863-6068 for maintenance related issues.
Additional Information	Concession building on-site

PARK AMENITIES
Playground	Yes	The park includes a multi-level accessible children’s playground which consists of separate, large play structures for children ages 2-5 and 5-12 and has rubberized surfacing on a portion of the playground to maximize accessibility. A set of three swings, one accessible, is also provided.
Pavilion	Two	A 100-seat large pavilion is available to Individuals on a first come, first served basis as a shared pavilion unless reserved. Pavilion has water and electrical hook-up. A smaller pavilion is also available which seats 60 or less and is convenient to restrooms; has no water or electrical hook-up. Both pavilions can be reserved in advance for private gatherings. Patrons may bring small gas grills; but no charcoal grills. Please call (301) 475-4200 ext. 1800 to make reservations. Rent
Picnic Tables	Yes	Located in pavilion - see pavilion information above
Restrooms	Yes	Restroom/Concession Building
Trails	Yes	Hiking
Grills	Yes	Patrons may use the on-site charcoal grill where provided; patrons may not bring their own charcoal grills to the park, but may bring in small gas grills.
Pets	Yes	All pets must be kept on a leash in parks. Pet owners are responsible for the actions of their pets and must clean up after pets.
Waterfront Activities	No
Baseball/softball	Yes	1- 90' lighted field 2 - 60' unlit
Basketball	Yes	1 court
Football	Yes	1 lighted field
Soccer	Yes	2 fields
Tennis	Yes	Double courts; new lighting system installed in March 2010.

Dorsey Park Pavillion Photo
Picnic Pavilion

Pavilion Rental Information

Reservations will be accepted over the phone with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) for the months of April through October starting on February 1st. Please call (301) 475-4200 ext. 1800 to make reservations.

2012 Pavilion Fees

Small Pavilion - $100 - groups less than 60 people

(Chancellors Run, Nicolet, Dorsey #2 & Baggett Park)

Large Pavilion - $150 – groups of 61-150

(Fifth District, Dorsey #1, Cecil & Elms)

150+ people will incur an additional staff fee of $10 per hour. Reservations must be made a minimum of two weeks prior to rental date.

Alcohol Consumption Permit -$100

Alcohol permit not available for Chancellors Run, Elms Beach or Nicolet Park Pavilions.

For reservations or more information please call 301-475-4200, ext. 1800.

All prices are subject to change.

St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks
Park Picnic Pavilion Rules and Regulations

A Parks staff will periodically check activities in the park and will monitor pavilion usage. The park staff will return at the end of each day to close the park.

It is unlawful to consume alcoholic beverages in county parks, except by a permit issued from the Department of Recreation and Parks. Nicolet Park and Elms Beach Park are alcohol free parks; therefore permits will not be issued for these parks. Unless otherwise stated on the permit, alcohol usage is restricted to the Picnic Pavilion area only. See below for further information.

Where grills are available, please extinguish all charcoal fires before leaving the park. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CAMP FIRES are permitted in public parks.

Citizens may bring a personal gas grill to the park; however personal charcoal grills are not permitted.

Lifeguards are not on duty at waterfront parks.

Park usage is at your own risk.

Medical Insurance is not provided.

To receive a refund, pavilion cancellations must be made, in writing, at least two (2) weeks prior to reservation date, a $25.00 refund fee will be charged prior to the refund. See below for inclement weather refunds. Without required notice refunds will not be permitted.

In case of inclement weather check the Department cancellation line at 301-475-4200 ext 1840 or visit the website; click on updates. Inclement weather refunds are only given if the Department of Recreation and Parks cancels a reservation. If pavilion rentals are canceled due to inclement weather the cancellation information will state “pavilion rentals” cancelled, “field closures” does not mean pavilion rentals are canceled.

Parks close at sunset. Users must be out of the pavilion at the designated time unless the Department of Recreation and Parks grants special permission, in writing.

Please dispose of all trash and refuse in receptacles.

If you anticipate using a ball field, a permit can be obtained by contacting the front office at 301-475-4200 x 1800 one week prior to your event. Previously permitted organizations such as youth and adult sports leagues have priority in use of the ball fields.

Please bring your pavilion rental receipt, letter of confirmation and Alcohol permit with you on the day of your event. If you have been given approval for “special entertainment” then you must have the copy of liability insurance on hand the day of your event.

Water activities such as dunking booths and slip and slide activities are not permitted in public parks.

Be aware, picnic tables are bolted under the pavilion and are not removable.

The advertised fee will be assessed if numbers attending go over the projected amount at the time of rental; this price increase ranges from $50-$100.