08/19/2026
A great day getting to know another one of the many recreational opportunities we have right here in St. Mary’s County!
Thank you to Visit St. Mary's MD for the opportunity to be part of the St. Mary’s County Tourism Ambassador Program and for today’s tour of Greenwell State Park.
I really enjoyed learning more about the park and hearing directly from the Greenwell Foundation about the work they are doing in our community.
Greenwell State Park sits along the Patuxent River in Hollywood and offers nearly 600 acres to explore, with miles of trails, waterfront access, beaches, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and picnic areas.
The Greenwell Foundation also offers an impressive variety of programs within the park, including:
• Horseback riding lessons and trail rides
• Adaptive equestrian programs and Horse Connection
• Guided kayaking and paddles
• Guided hikes and nature programs
• Field trips and environmental education
• Horse, fishing, nature, horsemanship, and river summer camps
• Recreational wellness programs for veterans and first responders, many offered at no cost to participants
It was an amazing opportunity to learn more about this partnership and everything available right here in St. Mary’s County. If the weather holds, I’m looking forward to launching my own kayak this weekend and exploring some of the Patuxent!
Learn more:
Greenwell Foundation: https://greenwellfoundation.org
Greenwell State Park: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/greenwell.aspx
Visit St. Mary’s MD: https://www.visitstmarysmd.com