During periods of high visitation, when the park’s capacity is reached, Flag Ponds Nature Park will be closed and traffic will be turned away from the park entrance. When that occurs, no additional vehicles / visitors will be allowed to enter the park, including those with members of their party who may already be in the park. If you are not traveling in the same vehicle with others in your party, we suggest that you all arrive at the same time. Based on recent experience and visitation trends, and depending on good weather, Flag Ponds Nature Park will likely fill to capacity and close on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day holiday weekends, and other days during the course of the summer. Please take this into consideration when planning your trip.
NOTICE: No walk-ins allowed when the gate is closed. Last entry 1 hour before park closes Beach & pier close 1 hour before park closes. Park entrance fees will be collected daily. Regular Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays and Fridays: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 410-586-1477
Last Entry 1 hour before close. Pier closes 1/2 hour before park closes. Free. NOTICE: No walk-ins allowed when the gate is closed. Regular Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-535-2661
No Pets Allowed Last entry 1/2 hour before close. NOTICE: No walk-ins allowed when the gate is closed. Regular Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday: 1-4:30 p.m. 410-535-5327
Ward Farm Recreation & Nature Park Trail Maps are in development. Location: 10455 Ward Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754 Hours of Operation: Mid-March to Mid-November 8:30 a.m. to Dark; Off Season 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.