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Elm's Beach Park    
19350 Back Door Road (turn at Bay Forest Road, then Back Door Road)
Lexington Park, MD 20653

     

Size 476 acres (County and Board of Education Activities)
Dedication 1978
Hours of Operation

Sunrise to Sunset (except for special evening and night activities). During the winter months, gates are closed but the park is open for use by pedestrian access. During this time, the public is welcome to park at the entrance and walk into the park.

Directions From Route 235 South, turn left on Bay Forest Road, then turn on Back Door Road to the park. Map
Contact Information Please call 301-475-4200 ext 1800 for more information; call the Parks Division at 301-863-8400 ext 3570 for maintenance related issues.
Additional Information The park offers wonderful views of the Chesapeake Bay and unsupervised swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing and environmental interpretation.
FEES

Entrance Fees for Weekends and Holidays

May 5, 2012 through September 3, 2012

DAILY PASS:

County Resident $ 5.00 per vehicle

Out of County Resident $10.00 per car

SEASON PASS (Can be used at both parks)

County Resident $20.00

Out of County Resident $40.00

SEASON PASS (Single park only)

County Resident $15.00

Out of County Resident $30.00

Season passes will be available beginning March 1, 2012.  A sticker will be issued for Season Pass holders to be placed on vehicle windshield. Season passes can be purchased at Recreation and Parks main office 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown. On-line registration for season passes will be available. If registering online, sticker will be mailed within five (5) working days. For more information call 301-475-4200 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 301-475-4200 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, ext. 1800
  

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PARK AMENITIES

Playground Yes

 

Pavilion Yes

Thelarge picnic pavilion is available for rental to the public for family picnics, reunions, parties, weddings and business gatherings. Electricity is available, no running water.  Pavilion is Alcohol Free and not available for rental on holiday weekends. Please call (301) 475-4200 ext. 1800 to make reservations. Rent

Picnic Tables Yes

 

Restrooms Yes

Portable restrooms

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 Yes
  • Unsupervised swimming
       

  • Crabbing and fishing

Baseball/softball No  
Basketball No  
Football  No  
Soccer  No  
Tennis No  

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

1. An employee will periodically be checking activities in the park and monitoring pavilion usage regulations. The park employee will return at an agreed upon time to collect equipment.

2. It is unlawful to consume alcoholic beverages in county parks, except by a permit issued from Recreation and Parks (R&P). Unless otherwise stated on the permit, alcohol usage is restricted to the Picnic Pavilion. See below for further information.

3. Where grills are available, please extinguish all charcoal fires before leaving the park.

4. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CAMP FIRES. Citizens may bring a personal gas grill to the park; however personal charcoal grills are not permitted.

5. Medical Insurance is not provided. Park usage is at your own risk.

6. To receive a refund, pavilion cancellations must be made, in writing, at least four (4) weeks prior to reserved date. No other refunds, including inclement weather, will be considered.

7. Parks close at sunset. Users must be out of the pavilion at the designated time unless R&P grants special permission, in writing.

8. Please dispose of all trash and refuse in receptacles.

9. If you anticipate using a ball field, you should obtain a field permit. Organized youth and adult leagues and groups with a permit have priority in use of the ball fields.

10. Please bring your pavilion rental receipt, letter of confirmation and Alcohol permit with you on the day of your event.

11. In case of inclement weather check the Department cancellation line at 301-475-4200 ext 1840 or visit the website; click on Announcements and Latest Updates. Inclement weather refunds are given if R&P cancels a reservation. If pavilion rentals are canceled due to inclement weather, the cancellation information will state pavilion rentals cancelled; “field closures” do not mean pavilion rentals are canceled.

12. A fee will be assessed if numbers attending go over the projected amount at the time of rental.