Black Hill Regional Park

Category: Park in Boyds, Maryland

Address: 20930 Lake Ridge Dr, Boyds, MD 20841, USA

Phone: +13014952595

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Ho Diem Tho

Jun 12, 2022

I wish i could spent more time here with my boyfriend and my family. This place is very suitable for camping or outdoor activities. It is really huge, super natural and beautiful. You can enjoy peaceful environment here with fresh air. Hope to spend more time here again.

Jesse Murugu

Jun 1, 2022

Blackhill park is my favorite park in the world. Yes. In the world. I just love how the park is ALWAYS clean, the grass is always trimmed, the geese are always happy and last but not least, the amazing lake. I love going to Blackhill park all year around to relax or to take landscape pictures. It’s a great place for families and kids too. You can grill and have birthday parties with your loved ones. It is also a very safe park. Special thanks to the Park Police who make sure we are all safe. I highly recommend you visit Blackhill Park

Nuthan John

Apr 18, 2022

One of the best places to come and relax. It's so calm and peaceful. You can spend hours together and just stare at the lake. They have paddle boats which can be rented. It's a beautiful location to come and have a picnic. You can just wet your feet in the water but not allowed to swim. There's a trial which you can do which is alongside the lake. Overall, this is a great place to visit and have your own quite time in meditation and prayer.

Melissa McDonald

Feb 1, 2022

I love visiting this park, and have been doing so since 1995. My children loved the playgrounds and exploring the nature center. Lots of great walking paths, too.

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Questions & Answers

Are pets allowed at black hill regional park?

Leonor Rojas | Dec 15, 2018
Bruce Schwalm | Dec 16, 2018

Yes, with two caveats: They must be "under your control", this means a leash; You need to clean up if your pet poops, you cannot just leave it there. Oddly, the clean up rule does not seem to apply to horses.

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Are drones allowed in black hills park for photography???

Robert Rolfson | Dec 15, 2018
Alex Ng | Dec 16, 2018

My friend did it... cops didn't come...

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Is fishing allowed? & Any places from shore?

Patrick Schleicher | Jun 17, 2020
Luis Jimenez | Jun 18, 2020

I've seen several people fish around the lake and on boats. Might need a permit. I don't know the terms ie catch and release etc

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until what hours can boats be rented?

Sergio Funes | Jun 17, 2020
Yogesh Paruthi | Jun 18, 2020

6pm

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please I would like to know if I have to reserve a space for. celebrate a birthday

Jacqueline Siciliano | Nov 23, 2020
Walter Houser | Nov 24, 2020

Picnic shelter reservations are made at https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/facility_search?IsCalendar=true&TypeID=83¢er_id=468&KeywordID=0&year=2020&month=11&startyear=2020&endyear=2020

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Boating is closed each year during some winter months. What are the dates for this year?

Moshe Haven | Dec 15, 2018
Katie Brong | Dec 16, 2018

Boating season is typically March 1 through November 30. One season we had a delayed opening due parts of the lake still being frozen. Boat Rentals start the first weekend in May to the last weekend in September.

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Can you walk all the way around Little Seneca Lake in Back Hills Regional Park in Boyds MD.

Carol Smith | Nov 14, 2020
Rokas Beresniovas | Nov 15, 2020

Not really

Can you swim here and can you bring your dogs what is the admission fee

Gabby Bowers | Aug 16, 2020
tim kam | Aug 17, 2020

I'm not 100% sure but I don't believe you can't swim there, you can bring your dog, they even have a special area of the park for the dog, but you can go anywhere with the dog. I believe the admissions is free right now.

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Can you bring your own kayak or canoe ?

Frank Alfonso | Jul 17, 2020
adalberto cruz | Jul 18, 2020

Yes you can.

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How much does the boat rent cost?

Hector Martinez | Sep 15, 2020
Leo Lee | Sep 16, 2020

Depends on weekday/weekend. 13/14 for most boats. 11/12 for pedal boats. https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/black-hill-regional-park/black-hill-boats-little-seneca-lake/

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Can you swim?

Kelly Gregory | Jun 17, 2020
Roz Law-Phillips | Jun 18, 2020

Not sure if it's allowed, but I always see people swimming there.

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Is there an archery range at Blackhills?

Rahmon Burton | Jun 17, 2020
Darcy Ozdany | Jun 18, 2020

No

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How has black hill regional park changed over the last couple of years?

Clare Song | Mar 19, 2020
Al Burrell | Mar 20, 2020

New boat rental house Bird watching

which shelter is closest to the playground?

divija shankar | Mar 19, 2020
Nadia Dasti | Mar 20, 2020

Shelter B

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Do you have harpist

Yvette Viviani | Dec 15, 2019
Jonathan Hatuka | Dec 16, 2019

No

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Is where the territory of the witch of brair is that park?

Joel Müller | Dec 15, 2019
Joel Müller | Dec 16, 2019

Or where is Blair's witch forest?

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Can dogs swim at black hills?

Maureen Kennedy | Dec 15, 2019
Bruce Schwalm | Dec 16, 2019

Technically, no. Nobody can swim there. In reality, if you get off the path, and Park Staff don't see you... Happens all the time.

Is swimming allowed?

Eleanor Keller | Dec 15, 2019
Wayne Wu | Dec 16, 2019

No. Swimming is not allowed.

Does black hill park do fireworks on July 4th?

Sue Lee | Dec 15, 2019
HokieGeek | Dec 16, 2019

No, but there are fireworks at South Germantown Recreational (SoccerPlex)

Can you ride atv'

Sean Gentner | Dec 15, 2019
John Law | Dec 16, 2019

absolutely not! you will have Park Rangers chasing you around for miles..

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What time does paddle boarding close

Amanda Gergler | Dec 15, 2019
Timothy Hoffman | Dec 16, 2019

7:00 pm https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/black-hill-regional-park/black-hill-boats-little-seneca-lake/

Are there areas to come and bbq with family without having to rent a pavillion?

Duane Chipman | Dec 15, 2019
John Law | Dec 16, 2019

I'm pretty sure if you're on a walk-in basis you can BBQ with any available area. As far as the special weekend you may have to pay.

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Can you bring a partio set, and some extra chairs,table?

Ysabelle Bullier | Dec 15, 2019
Bruce Schwalm | Dec 16, 2019

Yes

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Is there a rack that can be rented for your kayak? How much is the rental fee anuually? Does the fee includes registration sticker for the kayak ?

John Tofigh | Dec 15, 2019
Bruce Schwalm | Dec 16, 2019

Its $85 to rent a "mooring site", plus the $75 annual license fee to put the boat in the water. See the "Mooring Sites" section on this page. Sites opened up 3/1/2019 and are first come first served. https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/black-hill-regional-park/black-hill-boats-little-seneca-lake/

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Why is the lake currently (December 2018) being drained?

Donna Carbo | Dec 15, 2018
Timothy Hoffman | Dec 16, 2018

Lake Seneca at Black Hill Regional Park is being lowered in preparation for a culvert repair project and causeway renovation. You can read more about it here: https://montgomeryparks.org/projects/directory/black-hill-regional-park-causeway-culvert-renovation/

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Can you do camping at the black hills forest ?

JJCA TV | Dec 15, 2018
william messersmith | Dec 16, 2018

No

Do you have a restaurant or a place where you can buy a soda?

Dinora Enamorado | Dec 15, 2018
Bruce Schwalm | Dec 16, 2018

Many of the restrooms have a coke machine outside. Nothing beyond that.

Are there restrooms?

Logan Grant | Dec 15, 2018
Joseph Mulcahy | Dec 16, 2018

Yes

Do you have to pay to get in, and if so, how much?

A Google User | Dec 15, 2018
Turki Alshehri | Dec 16, 2018

No, last time was a few days ago, I entered with no fees. There's a sign that says you pay some times I guess according to the season, but something like 3 dollars. But I did not pay, the park can't be missed. Very beautiful.

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Can you have a picnic on the grounds but not at the tables?

Steven Breeden | Dec 15, 2018
Turki Alshehri | Dec 16, 2018

Yes, you can

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Are you allowed to fish

chris brown | Dec 15, 2018
Serge Z | Dec 16, 2018

Yes. Fishing license required.

Is Drone flight allowed?

Phil Magenheim | Dec 15, 2018
Harold Goldstein | Dec 16, 2018

No

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Is there a boat ramp and can u use a gas motor and do u need a permit

Douglas Fink | Dec 15, 2018
Serge Z | Dec 16, 2018

There is a ramp. No gas motors allowed. Couple of years ago I used low power electric motor. Not sure about boat licence but fishing license is required (park police can make license check anytime during the day).

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Can dogs swim there??

Carmen Fuentes | Dec 15, 2018
Bruce Schwalm | Dec 16, 2018

No. Dogs must be on leash at all times, and humans are not allowed to swim.

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Can I take picture with my drone? Drone are permit?

Cristian Gomez | Dec 15, 2018
Rob Carson | Dec 16, 2018

Try calling 311. If they can't answer for you they can let give you the phone number for the visitors/nature center who, i expect, can answer your question.

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Can you open water swim here?

A Krasniewski | Dec 15, 2018
JandT | Dec 16, 2018

No, no, noooo!

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Do the picnic shelters have their labeled letters on them? I need to reserve tables close to the playground.

Amanda Daniella | Dec 15, 2018
Mehdi Zare | Dec 16, 2018

Yes. They are market with alphabets

When was it built? How long?

Irisa Lopez | Dec 15, 2017
Katie Brong | Dec 16, 2017

The park opened to the public in June 13, 1987. The Visitor Center opened in 1991.

When does the park close for the season?

Tmor Bored030over | Dec 15, 2017
Marianna Maryana | Dec 16, 2017

No..it open..The park is open all year round, only boat trips work in the summer season

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Is skateboarding allowed?

maffew | Dec 21, 2020
Kepi Bear | Dec 22, 2020

As far as I know yes, but there is no skateboarding designated area. It is side the sidewalks and roads.

Can you bring dogs with you on canoe rentals?

katrina dizon | Sep 12, 2021
Erik Bjers | Sep 13, 2021

Yes we tooo ours yesterday, he was a little nervous but had fun in the end

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