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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 until Sunset (except for special evening and night activities). The park gates are opened and closed on a daily basis from April 1 through November 30; 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 hike approximately one-half mile to the beach area.

Directions From Route 235 South, turn left on Bay Forest Road, then turn on Back Door Road to the park.
Contact Information Please call (301) 475-4200 ext. 1800 for more information on reservations or programs; call the Parks Division at (301) 863-6068 for maintenance related issues.
Additional Information The park offers wonderful views of the Chesapeake Bay and unsupervised swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing and environmental interpretation.
 
  

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PARK AMENITIES

Playground Yes

New accessible playground installed in November 2006.

Pavilion Yes

The picnic pavilion is available for rental to the public for family picnics, reunions, parties, weddings and business gatherings. Electricity, no running water is available. Please call (301) 475-4200 ext. 1800 to make reservations. See Pavilion rental information below.

Picnic Tables Yes

 

Restrooms Yes

Portable restrooms

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 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.

Pavilion Rental Fees

2008 Pavilion Fees

  - Less than 75 people   $100.00
  - 76-150 people            $150.00
  - 150 + people             $200.00 plus staff fee

Note:  Large group rentals of 150+ people must be reserved a minimum of two weeks prior to rental. 

Alcohol Consumption Permit $50

All prices are subject to change.

An equipment bag will be provided at each pavilion site. The bag will contain volleyball & net, basketball, horseshoes and baseball bases. Park personnel will distribute and pick up bags on the day of the event.

  

St. Mary’s County Recreation, Parks and Community Services
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. Equipment bags must be returned to the park attendant. If for any reason the park attendant is not present at the time of your departure, please place the bag in one of the restrooms.

12. In case of inclement weather check the Department cancellation line at 301-475-4200 ext 1840 or visit the website at http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/index.asp ; 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.

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