Allen Pond Park

Category: Park in Bowie, Maryland

Address: 3330 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD 20716, USA

Phone: +13018093011

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–8PM

Monday: 6AM–8PM

Tuesday: 6AM–8PM

Wednesday: 6AM–8PM

Thursday: 6AM–8PM

Friday: 6AM–8PM

Saturday: 6AM–8PM

Reviews

shacana blackwell

Sep 28, 2022

We absolutely love this park!

Michael Johnson

Sep 25, 2022

Great park to hun fun and just relax and have a cook out.

S. Haskins

Sep 20, 2022

Always a fun and relaxing park.

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Questions & Answers

Is there basketball courts here?

Rick Clavery | Oct 2, 2019
Robert Barbour | Oct 2, 2019

Yes

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Are there covered pavilions with tables and restrooms

Marilyn Coolidge | Oct 1, 2020
Faith Tyler | Oct 1, 2020

Nice Bathroom for a park. Beautiful area, I walk there several days a week.

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when was the last time trout were stocked in the pond

Waverly Charity | Oct 2, 2018
Keith Baker | Oct 2, 2018

Check Maryland Park Service for dates, and they do it every spring

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Can you put a small canopy up for shade?

Christine Pennini | Aug 2, 2022
Sophia Dixon | Sep 1, 2022

Yes

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When having a picnic/cookout can you put up a tent for shelter?

Ciara Bryant | Oct 1, 2021
Charrise Reid | Oct 1, 2021

Yes, you can

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Is the parked open during this quarantine?

Pedro Villegas | Oct 1, 2020
Michael Sams | Oct 1, 2020

Yes it's open, not sure what time its closes.. I think 8 pm but not sure.

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will you have fireworks this year for the 4th of july

Monica | Oct 2, 2019
Monique Frazier | Oct 2, 2019

They usually have it at the baysox stadium

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Does Allen’s pond have bass?

Stacey Oliff | Oct 2, 2018
Esau Arevalo | Oct 2, 2018

Yes it does have bass, largemouth and smallmouth. I have caught 4 so far around 2 1/2 pounds.

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what are the fishing hours and do you need a license?

Dorothy Wooley | Oct 2, 2018
Christine Price | Oct 2, 2018

Fishing hours are during park open times.

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How do I get a copy of the registration for an event in July 2018

Joy Myers | Oct 2, 2018
Simon Miller | Oct 2, 2018

Talk to Matt Corley at City of Bowie , he is the Special Events

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can my 5 year old practice casting in the pond?

Big Bloc | Jul 3, 2022
Laura Green | Jul 3, 2022

Yes they can.

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Is it possible to hold a small wedding ceremony with about 25 people.

Phyllis Phillips | Oct 1, 2021
Sandra E | Oct 1, 2021

Yes,but you would have to reserve a spot for that.

Is there afarmers market at allen pond

Shirley Brown | Oct 1, 2021
Jaime Wishard | Oct 1, 2021

No.

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Can I bring my own kayak? If not, do you know of another place that will allow kayaks?

Janice Bridgers | Oct 1, 2021
Catherine Martin | Oct 1, 2021

No you cannot kayak at Allen Pond but I did find some places in Maryland when you can. 1.Lake Centennial 2.Tuckahoe State Park (Queen Anne) 3.Dun Dee Creek 4.Conowingo Pond & Muddy Creek 5.Potomac River. There are 11 more places in Md. You kayak look up places to kayka in md and 16 places to do so...I wish I was brave enough to do something such as that but since I can't enjoy yourself and a little bit for me have fun😊😊

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Are the basketball courts open at this time?

kerry nichole | Oct 1, 2021
Herman jones | Oct 1, 2021

Yes I saw one up , but I think its close

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It’s it possible to have a wedding ceremony on the park ?

robynne carter | Oct 1, 2020
Bryan Davie | Oct 1, 2020

I'd say yes. But you should definitely contact them to reserve a spot.

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Do I need a permit to have a gathering in Allen Pond Park?

Mary Lewis | Oct 1, 2020
Phillip | Oct 1, 2020

There's 7 picnic areas and some other areas you need a permit for. If you're planning something, it's probably better to get the permit for a picnic area than to find out someone else has the permit for the site you want.

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Can you fish there

Sean Dodson | Oct 1, 2020
David Wilkinson | Oct 1, 2020

Yes, but it's just a huge pond so it's more of recreational fishing for fun. Nothing edible here to be honest.🤷🏾‍♂️✌🏾

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Are the restrooms handicap accessible

Sylvia LaPrade | Oct 2, 2019
John Clendenin | Oct 2, 2019

Yes

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Who do I speak to about Park Rangers or somebody enforcing the non-smoking rule? We need an official to at least walk around every so often. Thanks!

Vanessa Fleeton | Oct 2, 2019
Shawne Bend | Oct 2, 2019

Bowie park rangers are who you talk to. But we know not everyone, going to add here to the rules. Record who it is next time send in to park rangers!!

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What kind of water is it? because I know that to fish you need a license but there are 2 types if you can please I would appreciate it

Angelica Orellana | Oct 2, 2019
Air Quad19 | Oct 1, 2021

It's Freshwater so you need a Freshwater lic

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Is it a gd place 2 fish

dee brown | Oct 2, 2019
Ian | Oct 2, 2019

Yup, lots of shoreline so never gets too crowded and they recently stocked it.

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Can i fish here without a licence

Megan Chroniger | Oct 2, 2019
John Darney | Oct 2, 2019

No

Do you need a fishing license here?

Mark; Medlin Services Inc. | Oct 2, 2018
Shears Carter | Oct 2, 2018

I'm not sure but if I'm not mistaken you need a fishing license anywhere in Maryland by law

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Can you bring a Bluetooth speaker for music

Michael Simmons | Oct 2, 2018
Damien king | Oct 2, 2018

Yes, but because it is a family oriented place I might suggest only playing clean versions of songs and sticking to a well rounded playlist

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Are you allowed to bring your own kayaks or stand up paddle boards to the pond? Is it big enough for that?

Dominick Pastore | Oct 2, 2018
Sinclair Gary | Oct 2, 2018

Its no swimming and the dock is only for the rental paddle boats

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Can you smoke at Allen pond park in Bowie md

Robert DeShay | Oct 2, 2018
Dana Delikat | Oct 2, 2018

Yes.

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Are the usage of grills a first come first serve type basis?

Sierra Smith | Oct 2, 2018
Christopher Royal | Oct 2, 2018

Yes

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What are the fishing hours? Can you fish at night here?

Joshua Vandamm | Oct 2, 2018
Lolou Doudara | Oct 2, 2018

No fishing at night. Sunset to sundown.

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How late can i be at the park if im on a picnic

Taylor F | Oct 2, 2018
Muniru Sumbeida | Oct 2, 2018

Sundown for all activities.

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Do they have grills

Lloydisha Mason | Oct 2, 2017
Vickki McAlpine | Oct 2, 2017

Yes they have grills.

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What kind of fish r in the pond

Doug Conover | Oct 2, 2017
Linda Barnes-Walker | Oct 2, 2017

Catfish and perch...maybe others

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