Chapel Point State Park
"La Plata locals visit Chapel Point for quick access to boating and picnicking, making it a popular weekend destination for families and anglers."
A tranquil riverside park offering fishing, boating, and picnicking in southern Maryland.
Smallwood State Park
"La Plata locals visit Smallwood State Park for its scenic beauty, boating opportunities, and family-friendly amenities."
Historic park on Mattawoman Creek with boating, fishing, and General Smallwood’s restored home.
St. Clement's Island State Park
"La Plata visitors can easily access the park for boating, picnicking, and learning about Maryland’s colonial origins."
A historic island park marking Maryland’s first colonial landing, accessible only by boat.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
"La Plata visitors come for the park’s family-friendly activities and to explore Maryland’s archaeological heritage."
A riverside park and museum with trails, archaeology, and history exhibits.
Newtowne Neck State Park
"La Plata is a vibrant community with historic sites and local eateries, attracting visitors interested in exploring both town and nature."
A peaceful peninsula park with beaches, forests, and historic sites on Maryland’s Western Shore.
St. Mary's River State Park
"La Plata offers a small-town atmosphere and is a popular starting point for day trips to southern Maryland parks."
A tranquil park with a large lake, trails, and diverse outdoor activities in southern Maryland.
Caledon State Park
"La Plata visitors can enjoy a short drive to one of the region’s best wildlife-viewing destinations. Caledon is especially attractive for those interested in eagles, photography, and quiet hiking."
A Potomac River park famous for bald eagle viewing, old-growth forest, and quiet nature trails.
Calvert Cliffs State Park
"La Plata residents appreciate the park’s proximity and its variety of outdoor activities, especially fossil hunting."
A Maryland park famous for its towering cliffs, fossil hunting, and Chesapeake Bay views.
Greenwell State Park
"La Plata offers a small-town atmosphere and is a gateway for visitors from the Washington, D.C. area heading to southern Maryland parks."
A riverside park with trails, equestrian facilities, and water access in southern Maryland.