Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Maryland

Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,785 reviews

Ellicott City, MD

Founded in 1907, this large park along the Patapsco River offers recreation from hiking to camping.

Rocky Gap State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,829 reviews

Flintstone, MD

Recreation area has a lake with a sandy beach, hiking trails & a popular campground with facilities.

Patterson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,953 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Popular park with an observatory, playgrounds & a dog park, plus a seasonal pool & ice rink.

Hagerstown City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,340 reviews

Hagerstown, MD

Long-standing park featuring a fine arts museum, shady picnic zones & a kids' splash pad.

Greenbrier State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,039 reviews

Boonsboro, MD

Recreational options include fishing & swimming in the man-made lake with a small, sandy beach.

Seneca Creek State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,621 reviews

Gaithersburg, MD

This 6,300 acre park of forest & farmlands offers hunting, fresh water fishing & hiking trails.

Rock Creek Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,259 reviews

Derwood, MD

Parkland with multiple hiking trails & lakeshore wildlife-watching, plus playgrounds & boat rentals.

Buddy Attick Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,835 reviews

Greenbelt, MD

Named after the city's first policeman, this lake-centered park offers picnic areas & nature trails.

Cylburn Arboretum

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,538 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Tranquil park features 20+ gardens, century-old trees, a nature museum & a Civil War-era mansion.

Green Ridge State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,383 reviews

Flintstone, MD

Large protected forest with rivers, hills & valleys, open for hiking, camping, fishing & hunting.

Gambrill State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,369 reviews

Frederick, MD

Scenic mountain spot with trails for hiking, biking & horses plus camping, picnics, fishing & lodge.

Bohrer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews

Gaithersburg, MD

The city's oldest building sits in this city park popular for picnics, walking & mini-golf.

Ballenger Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,140 reviews

Frederick, MD

Public green space featuring athletic fields, lots of play equipment & picnic areas with grills.

Patapsco Valley State Park- McKeldin Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 887 reviews

Marriottsville, MD

Nature area with multi-use riverside trails, an 18-hole disc golf course & picnic shelters.

Lake Roland Nature Council

4.7 ★★★★★ 836 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Multifaceted green space with trails, pavilions, waterfront activities & an off-leash dog park.

Herring Run Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 874 reviews

Baltimore, MD

This urban wildland area features 3 playgrounds, walking trails, picnic tables & a stream.

Martin L. "Marty" Snook Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 806 reviews

Hagerstown, MD

Community park with a playground, baseball fields, tennis/basketball courts & a swimming pool.

Cascade Falls Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 719 reviews

Elkridge, MD

Petite, forested, creek-crossed area featuring hiking trails, a swinging bridge and cascading waterfalls (and even a playground).

Granville Gude Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 703 reviews

Laurel, MD

Familiar park for families featuring a lakeside playground and stage, plus picnic tables and benches.

Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 664 reviews

Rockville, MD

Local park with basketball courts, grills, outdoor fitness equipment, soccer field & tennis courts.

Cromwell Valley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 557 reviews

Parkville, MD

Popular spot for birders with hiking trails & a historic farmhouse turned nature education center.

Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews

Silver Spring, MD

A paved biking trail with bridges over a creek runs through this wooded park with many playgrounds.

Elk Neck State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 505 reviews

North East, MD

Vast nature preserve featuring areas for hunting, as well as hiking & horseback riding trails.

Broadneck Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 494 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Kids-friendly area with soccer fields and baseball diamonds, plus playgrounds.

Meadow Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 542 reviews

Elkton, MD

Recreational park with a creek, walking trails & fields for softball & football, plus playgrounds.

Ma & Pa Heritage Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 461 reviews

Bel Air, MD

Scenic trail running through woods, streams, and hills, with a playground for kids.

Wincopin Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Jessup, MD

Trail with easy and more difficult options, known as a place for hiking and biking.

Bear Branch Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews

Westminster, MD

Park featuring an observatory and a nature center plus trails and a playground.

Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

Park featuring picnic tables, a fishing spot, and a weekly farmers market, plus a public restroom.

Sandymount Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews

Finksburg, MD

Compact neighborhood park with sports fields, a playground, a walking trail & picnic facilities.

Lake Roland Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Relaxed park with playground and dog areas, plus hiking trails.

Patuxent Branch Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

Columbia, MD

Fallsgrove Stream Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 326 reviews

Rockville, MD

This 50-acre park featuring a stream, trees & plants offers a nature trail.

Thomas Point Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 334 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Quaint waterfront park with bay & river fishing, ambling paved trails & green expanses.

Wyman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 316 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Dog-friendly city neighborhood park spanning 18 acres along a stream with playgrounds & a trail.

Rachel Carson Conservation Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 308 reviews

Brookeville, MD

Forested 650-acre conservation area with trails, named for the influential environmental activist.

Rockfield Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 269 reviews

Bel Air, MD

51 acres with sports facilities, a large playground, nature trails & a historic home for events.

Chinquapin Run Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 293 reviews

Baltimore, MD

76-acre narrow park that follows a stream offering sports fields, a playground & hiking.

Burnt Mills East Special Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews

Silver Spring, MD

Humble, 2-plus acre local park featuring an extensive trail, a creek, parking & more.

Little Falls Stream Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 259 reviews

Bethesda, MD

Scenic, 160-acre woodlands featuring a play area, picnic facilities & trails for hiking & biking.

Schucks Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 256 reviews

Bel Air, MD

Open park featuring playgrounds, walking trails and sports fields.

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

College Park, MD

A neighborhood park with a stream, playground, baseball field, tennis courts & hiking trails.

Matthew Henson State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 262 reviews

Aspen Hill, MD

Wooded greenway along a stream offering a 4.5-mile paved trail for hiking, biking & rollerblading.

Leonards Mill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 248 reviews

Salisbury, MD

Pond featuring playground installations and a welcome center for visitors.

Doubs Woods Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews

Hagerstown, MD

Walking paths wend through this wooded spot with a playground, picnic pavilions & sport courts.

High Ridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 242 reviews

Laurel, MD

Park with basketball and tennis courts, along with a playground, trails and BBQs.

Stony Run Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Baltimore, MD

This 316-acre area with woods & meadows has trails, play fields, a fishing lake & other amenities.

Great Seneca Stream Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 207 reviews

Germantown, MD

This lush, undeveloped area is home to the 7.8-mile Seneca Creek Greenway Trail & its rock bridge.

Patuxent River State Park & Freedman’s State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews

Brookeville, MD

Family-friendly terrain with pine forests, bamboo and a nature center plus picnic tables.

Brantwood Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

Elkton, MD

Family-oriented park featuring a playground, walking paths and disc golf.

North Park Loop Trail (Joe K's Trail)

4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

City park featuring a riverside trail with a beach, playground, and opportunities for birding.

Washington County Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 177 reviews

Hagerstown, MD

Park also offering fields for basketball and baseball and playgrounds, plus picnic tables, disc golf and soccer, along with tennis courts and slides.

Gunpowder Falls State Park Sweet Air Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 173 reviews

Baldwin, MD

Hikers’ and dog-walkers’ park offering picnic tables, clean trails, and water crossings (though a few are muddy), plus scenic views.

Morgan Run Natural Environment Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Eldersburg, MD

Popular hiking and horseback-riding spot, offering grassy paths and scenic views.

Fairland Recreational Park - Greencastle Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

Burtonsville, MD

Park providing a basketball court, a playground and hiking trails amidst scenic woodland.

Bacon Ridge Natural Area (Hawkins Trailhead)

4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Mountain biking and hiking area offering over 20 miles of single-track trails.

Landon C Burns Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews

Westminster, MD

Relaxed park with a pond and playground, plus baseball fields and picnicking areas.

McLhinney Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

Park featuring a playground, swings, and trails that are good for walking dogs, as well as fishing.

Takoma-Piney Branch Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Silver Spring, MD

This 17-acre neighborhood green space has sport courts & fields, a skate park, playgrounds & more.

Fair Hill State Natural Resources Management Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 145 reviews

Elkton, MD

Offering many trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, this area also features a covered bridge.

Patapsco State Park - Soapstone Trail Start

4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Halethorpe, MD

Park featuring a river and a creek, as well as rugged trails for hiking and mountain cycling.

Aspen Hill Local Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Rockville, MD

Park, with a trail, for biking and running.

Dutterer Family Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 146 reviews

Westminster, MD

City park with a playground, basketball court, and pavilion, plus picnic tables.

Muddy Branch Greenway Trail trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

North Potomac, MD

Natural-surface trail that's 9 miles long, allows dogs, and has sightings of wildlife.

Emily Bayless Graham Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Bel Air, MD

Wooded area, featuring walking trails, parking, picnicking areas and a pavilion.

Croydon Creek Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Rockville, MD

Nature preserve featuring hiking trails and interactive playground with animal exhibits.

Wakefield Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Westminster, MD

Former golf course turned park providing paved trails for walking, running and biking.

Milford Mill Gwynn Falls Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 118 reviews

Pikesville, MD

Little 1-mile loop trail for kids and pets, featuring a stream and muddy spots.

Lois Y. Green Conservation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Gaithersburg, MD

204-acre conservation park featuring wildlife, 2 ponds & hiking trails through fields & forest.

Willowdale Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews

Frederick, MD

Chapel Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

Venue offering opportunities for soccer as well as a paved trail and other kid-friendly features.

Crystal Rock Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Germantown, MD

Wooded site featuring lakes, hiking trails (some paved), forests and creaks.

Broad Creek Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 84 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Lakeside Loop Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

La Vale, MD

Lake & mountain area featuring trails for hiking and biking (mountain) as well as a camp store and campsites.

Patuxent Branch Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Savage, MD

Area featuring hiking and jogging paths, including some that are paved and kid-friendly.

Bennett Cerf Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews

Westminster, MD

Popular destination for leisurely outdoor pursuits such as fishing and trail walking.

Ballenger Creek Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews

Frederick, MD

Tree-lined, paved trail stretching more than 3 miles, good for biking, walking and wildlife watching.

Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews

Lanham, MD

Hiking and biking are available at this clean, well-maintained area with smooth paved trails.

Carroll Creek Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Frederick, MD

Pet-friendly, canal-style park with fountains and breweries nearby, plus walking paths.

Monocacy National Battlefield | Thomas Farm Loop Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Frederick, MD

Marsh Edge Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Cambridge, MD

Hiker-friendly, 1/3-mile preserve with boardwalk, woods and marshes for birds and osprey watching.

Cash Lake Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Laurel, MD

Heavenly Waters Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews

Bel Air, MD

David R. Craig Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

Dogwood Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Greenbelt, MD

Annapolis Waterworks Trail - Housley Rd Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Greenbury Point Nature Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Little Patuxent River Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews

Laurel, MD

Severn Run Environmental Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Millersville, MD

Civic Center Croyden Creek Trail Loop

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Rockville, MD

Cabin John Trail Trailhead at Goya Drive

4.5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Rockville, MD

Forest Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

Laurel, MD

Woodland Trail

3.7 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews

Rockville, MD

South Road

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Laurel, MD

Diamond Farm Park Trails

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Gaithersburg, MD

Merganser Pond Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Laurel, MD

Perimeter Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 2 reviews

Greenbelt, MD

Mountain Bike Trail Head - Multi-Use Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews

Salisbury, MD