Gilbert Run Park

Category: Park

Address: 13140 Charles St, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, USA

Phone: +13019321083

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 8AM–7PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7PM

Thursday: 8AM–7PM

Friday: 8AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Manda Pullen-McGrath

Oct 2, 2022

This is a great park. The playground is divided across two levels for kids of all ages. The area has plenty of shade. Picnic pavilions are available for rental making it a great location for birthday parties. Across the bridge you'll find paddle boats for rent and people fishing for the day. Parking is not too expensive for entry and bathrooms are in the building across the bridge to the far side. There is also a little free library in this park. Grills are available at pavilions for cook outs. Plenty of trash cans as well.

Russ Morgan

Sep 14, 2022

Great park. Nothing else needs to be said. Trust me

Jay Smith

Sep 13, 2022

It was a nice date night, we just talked and did the paddle boats. Very calming

Matt Bauer

Sep 9, 2022

Very nice park, convenient to access and great amenities. There are paddle boat rentals, gazebos, and multiple playgrounds.

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Questions & Answers

What fish are biting

David Randall | Jul 8, 2022
Evalyne Bryant-Ward | Jul 8, 2022

Sorry I can't answer that one, I am not fishing.

I have a 12' john boat can I launch it there

Dennis Wallaceqwertyw8l | Jun 8, 2022
Tanya Redding | Jun 8, 2022

Yes they have a small boat ramp.

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Do we need to have a Maryland fishing license? Are kids exempt?

Kevin Morrison | Oct 6, 2020
Tasha Lyons | Oct 6, 2020

Yes, although every time I go out they never go around to check. Kids are exempt.

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Are the boats open again?

Rayven Smitth | Oct 6, 2020
Nick King | Oct 6, 2020

No the boats aren't yet open. But you can bring your own

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Have a 9 lb dog. Is she allowed?

florine douglas | Oct 7, 2018
Lisa Thompson | Oct 7, 2018

Yes dogs are allowed. She has to be kept on a leash.

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Can u feed the ducks

Jon Walker | Oct 7, 2018
Lisa Thompson | Oct 7, 2018

Yes and there are a lot of them.

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Are you allowed to bring your own kayak or do you have to rent one there?

Joyce Jones | Oct 7, 2018
Erica Toussaint | Oct 7, 2018

You can bring your own.

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Is Gilbert Run Park a State Park?

James Howell | Oct 7, 2017
Mark Thompson | Oct 7, 2017

No as she said. County. It is well maintained and a good fishing and picnicking park

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Can you bring your own small grills to cook on?

Connie Curtin | Sep 6, 2022
Cheap Laugh Kennedy | Sep 6, 2022

I believe you can.

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Can you use a paddle board? BYO.

Dale Hupp | Apr 9, 2022
Mike Yorty | Apr 9, 2022

I imagine you could, I haven't seen anything posted say that you couldn't.

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Does anyone know if it’s open Labor Day 2021?

nahimana heals | Oct 6, 2021
Kelly Owens | Oct 6, 2021

Yes it will be open

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Does it charge to enter

Tina Smith | Oct 6, 2021
Ryan McMullen | Oct 6, 2021

$5 on weekends, it's free during the week

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If you have a handicap card do you have to pay for parking

Nancy Daras | Oct 6, 2021
Janice D Moore | Oct 6, 2021

No you do not have to pay to park. Just drive in and park. There is places for handicap but no one has to pay to park at this time. Was there last weekend and it was open to all!! Have fun. Great place. We loved it lots to do!!

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Are electronics accepted in the dumpsters there and is this only on Wednesdays and Saturdays?

MsLyla | Oct 6, 2021
Steven Ritter | Oct 6, 2021

They do accept electronics, but not in the dumpsters. There's special containers for them. The individuals that work there will tell you where to put them. Yes they are only open on Wednesday and Saturday.

How much to rent a pavilion and how far in advance

Catherine Guy | Oct 7, 2019
Ann Marie Blodorn | Oct 7, 2019

I'm pretty sure the one I walked passed indicated $75. Most of them seemed to be rented when there, so I would suggest renting ASAP. Give them a call directly.

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If you have a small group of people like 8. Do you have to still rent the pavilion.

Margaret Travers | Oct 7, 2019
Zenio Tuten | Oct 7, 2019

No you don't. There are many open pavilions.. The larger ones need to be secured in advance

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Can I take the kids to the playground on a weekday in March?

Sarah Frank | Oct 7, 2019
Julia Lyles | Oct 7, 2019

Yes.

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Any admission charge?

Lee Ramakrishna | Oct 7, 2019
Megan L | Oct 7, 2019

5.00 per car only on weekends though. Weekdays no charge

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Can u smoke cigarettes in the park?

Denise Griffin | Oct 7, 2018
MsLyla | Oct 6, 2021

Yes you can.

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Does the playground pavilion have grills?

Chelsey Gray | Oct 7, 2018
RS “duckdive2012” JR | Oct 7, 2018

Yes, very nicely maintained

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Is there a regulation that says you have to throw all the bass back and can't keep any?

Alan Hunter | Oct 7, 2018
Jason Jones | Oct 6, 2020

People who Bass fish, always put them back unless they are taking them to stock another pond. I don't know anyone who has actually cleaned and ate a Bass but I grew up raised by pro Bass fisherman... Bass fishing is a sport for most and they are let go in the end as a unwritten code. Everyone likes catching a big Bass.. putting them back increases the population and provides a better chance of catching the big one. Gary Yamamoto sinkos are the best bait you can use, if you know how to use them. There are several affective ways but it depends on condition. Personally, I like using a Gamakatsu hooks. Again, Google/research how to use them.

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What's the boat rental rate?

Rena M | Oct 7, 2018
Jennifer Sullivan | Oct 7, 2018

I attended events and it is included in price.

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What time does the gates open in the morning to drive into the park?

Liam Shanaman | Oct 7, 2018
Lisa Kidman | Oct 7, 2018

Not sure when exactly the main gate opens but I like to run there at all times and there's a parking lot to the right before the main gate you can park in and go for a walk, run, or picnic until they open completely.

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What kind of fish and can you eat them

David Randall | Oct 7, 2018
Cynthia Mancinelli | Oct 7, 2018

The lake stocks bass, blue gill, crappie, cat fish and trout in early spring/fall for catching.

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How deep is the water?

Brian Bogan | Oct 7, 2018
EnskyteMD | Oct 7, 2019

Deepest section is 22-26'

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Website indicates the park is closed from Nov to Feb, and only open weekends in March. Are you actually barred from entering the park thru those dates to go walking or anything? If so, I find that ridiculous.

D Stewart | Oct 7, 2018
Dave Chew | Oct 7, 2018

You are not barred from the park. You can go in and walk all year round. You hav park your vehicle outside of gate during Nov - Mar.

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Is camping allowed here?

Kitty Kale | Oct 7, 2018
Traci Selvage | Oct 7, 2018

No camping, the park is closed at night.

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How much to enter park

karin coleman | Oct 7, 2017
Mark Thompson | Oct 7, 2017

If you get there early enough you can get in before the booth attendant gets there. They charge a 5 dollar parking fee which is not an admission to the park. That means you need a fishing license to fish the pond.

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Do you all have. Electric outlets

Sunshine Johnson | Oct 7, 2017
ChaLita Tillman | Oct 7, 2017

No

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