Lake Elkhorn Park

Category: Park in Columbia, Maryland

Address: Parking lot, Patuxent Branch Trail, Columbia, MD 21045, USA

Phone: +14107153000

Reviews

RL Curtis

Jun 11, 2022

Shady trail around a pond, very nice to walk around in the morning and not too crowded. Plenty of parking. Its quiet and not too close to the road so you can't hear the traffic the entire time. Looks like you can fish and boat but not swim, saw lots of dogs walking their humans.

Diana Mangum

Apr 25, 2022

The park was truly beautiful! We even saw turtles sunbathing on a branch that was sticking up from within the lake! On one side there's beautiful green grass and around the lake there's plenty of room to walk/run/bike. It even has a small play ground on one side and beautiful gazebos opposite each other on either side of the lake for sitting down to meditate or hanging out with friends. I highly recommend it! Loved it!

Tarang Srivastava

Dec 4, 2021

A beautiful lake surrounded by a very convenient and easy to walk trail. It is pet friendly and has enough places to sit and admire the beautiful lake.

Khadijar Dameron

Nov 9, 2021

Very peaceful walking trail around the lake with beautiful Fall foliage.

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Questions & Answers

How long does it take to walk around it?

Josh Roumple | Dec 14, 2019
Ian Grant | Dec 15, 2019

The lake loop is a little over 2 miles long. So at an average walking pace of 20 mins/mile, the loop can be completed in roughly 40 mins. Lots of play equipment along the loop, so lots of fun distractions.

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Are there any bathrooms located along the trail or in the park?

Kali Berry | Nov 13, 2020
Katrina Johnson | Nov 14, 2020

The Pavillion isn't open, but the restrooms inside of it are open.

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Can you ride bikes here?

Larry Smith | Oct 14, 2020
Dana Robinson | Oct 15, 2020

Yes!

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Can i swimin in the lake

Jaime Sorto | Jul 16, 2020
Elisheva Rahbaran | Jul 17, 2020

I don't think so. I also don't think you would want to.

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Can I paddle board on the lake? Do I need a permit?

Vanessa Zanin | Dec 14, 2019
Digital Magic Photography & Design Stan Segawa | Dec 15, 2019

You can paddle board - must be smaller than 16 ft, and wear approved flotation device. Also, must hand carry to water, plus motor vehicles not permitted on lake paths.

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Does anyone know how long the walk around the lake is ?

Chrissy S | Dec 14, 2019
Suzette M | Dec 15, 2019

Depends on your speed of walk but as Iris rightly mentioned, should be something around 3miles or under.

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how is the fishing and what fish are there?

Shaun Riggs | Jan 18, 2020
Kathie Zink | Jan 19, 2020

My son used to catch bass there, amid the fallen branches near the shorelines

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Is there a fee to enter the park?

The Holy Trinity Father Son Holy Spirit | Dec 14, 2018
Maria Stone | Dec 15, 2018

No. It is a public access, community park.

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Where the broken land Parkway entrance

Dante Todd Jr. Todd | Dec 14, 2017
Gordon Harty | Dec 15, 2017

There is also a parking lot by the dock and playground. Take a right at the first light west from snowden river parkway

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Can we grill here on own portable grill?

garima rai | Aug 5, 2021
Paula Amaker | Aug 6, 2021

Yes

Are there any grills there ?

Maleah Ausberry | May 7, 2021
Nicholas Redman (Nick) | May 8, 2021

Zero grills available

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Is there a basketball court in good condition

Ivan Fuentesm | May 7, 2021
Lidia Perez | May 8, 2021

there are no basketball courts in this park

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