Piney Run Park and Nature Center

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Fishy Fun in Carroll County

Are you looking for some fishing and boating fun in Maryland? Located in the southeastern corner of Carroll County  in Sykesville and convenient to Baltimore area residents, Piney Run Park and reservoir has been a destination for fresh water anglers since the mid 70's when the park opened. But that's not all there is to Piney Run Park - with walking trails, tennis courts, a great nature center and pavilions to rent Piney Run Park offers visitors a beautiful pristine environment for family and friends to enjoy nature and the outdoors. ADMISSION CHARGE- SEE BELOW.

Piney Run Reservoir 

All images are copyright 2009 © Chris Scroggins Photography

© Chris Scroggins/ The park features a 300 acre lake used for recreational boating, fishing and park sponsored fishing tournaments. NOTE: There is no swimming in the lake.

Fishing Information 

Get information about fishing at Piney Run Reservoir and read the fish species list from the Maryland DNR.
PINEY RUN RESERVOIR
An overview of the great fishing opportunities at Piney Run written by the Maryland DNR.
BOAT RENTALS
Find out how to rent paddle boats, kayaks, row boats and canoes at Piney Run Park.
Large Mouth Bass
Get fish facts about the large mouth bass.
Rainbow Trout
Find out about the rainbow trout stocked at the reservoir.
Small Mouth Bass
Get facts about small mouth bass fish.

 

You can rent rowboats, kayaks and paddle boats at Piney Run Reservoir. © Chris Scroggins

Park fees 

PINEY RUN PARK FEES
Get up to date information on all the park entrance fees including boat launch fees. NOTE: There is no admission charge for senior citizens age 62 and older.

Walking Trails 

Wild honeysuckle is found on the five miles of hiking trails that surround the lake in late Spring.

© Chris Scroggins

Apple Festival 2009 

 

Apple dumplings slathered with melted butter, sugar and cinnamon sold out by 3PM. © Chris Scroggins

 

Volunteers dressed in early American clothing demonstrate open hearth cooking. © Chris Scroggins

 

The warmth from the open hearth was welcome on this chilly day. © Chris Scroggins

 

Crafts in the woods. © Chris Scroggins

 

Crafter Jennifer Matthaei and her rust-dyed silk scarves. © Chris Scroggins

 

 

Decorative Indian Corn by Richland Farms. © Chris Scroggins

 

Vintage items and handcrafted goods by AP Vintage. © Chris Scroggins

 

Red Tailed Hawk courtesy of Hashawha Park in Northern Carroll County. © Chris Scroggins

 

Live music provided by River Rhythm Ramblers. © Chris Scroggins

 

© Chris Scroggins

 

Kids painted bandanas at the craft table. © Chris Scroggins

Piney Run Park Nature Center 

Equipped with comfy rocking chairs, the nature center is a great gathering place for nature lovers.

© Chris Scroggins

Natural History Displays 

One of the appealing things about the Piney Run Park Nature Center is that you are encouraged to touch much of the display material. This makes it ideal for curious kids and adults!

Deer Antlers, bones and sea shells are just some of the natural materials visitors are allowed to handle. © Chris Scroggins

Taxidermy on the Loose 

Improve your wildlife photography skills with numerous wildlife specimens located in the nature center.

Smile, you're on candid camera! © Chris Scroggins

Red Fox 

Artists can enjoy sketching the numerous wildlife specimens at the nature center. © Chris Scroggins

Opossum 

Watch out for more critters under foot...© Chris Scroggins

The Fox and the Squirrel 

Don't forget to peak in the meeting room for more stuffed animal personalities. © Chris Scroggins

Northern Diamond-back Terrapin 

The resident diamond-back terrapin turtle comes over to check out my camera equipment. © Chris Scroggins

Copperhead Snake 

The copperhead snake is venemous. Don't worry- he's behind glass! © Chris Scroggins

Stinkpot Turtle 

I didn't think this turtle was stinky at all. © Chris Scroggins

Albino Cornsnake 

The cornsnake is non venemous. © Chris Scroggins

Pavilion Rentals 

A view of pavilion # 4 at Piney Run Park. © Chris Scroggins

 

© Chris Scroggins

Piney Run Park Links 

OFFICIAL PINEY RUN PARK SITE
Get information on fishing, boating, boat rentals and fishing tournaments held at the park.
SPECIAL EVENT: APPLE FESTIVAL SEPT. 26, 2009
Read about the annual Apple Festival from the website:

Old Fashion Family Fun * Home Made Food* Live Traditional Music and
Clogging *Nature Shop Sales * Wagon Rides * Cider Pressing Demo *
Games & Crafts * Face Painting * Open Hearth Cooking
*Iron Forging Demonstrations * Corn Husk Doll Making *
Westminster Astronomy Club *
Corn Shelling Demonstrations * Scarecrow Stuffing * Pumpkin Painting*
Piney Run Recreation Council Raffle * Farm Produce
BOAT RENTALS
Rent paddle boats, canoes, kayaks or row boats.
PAVILION RENTALS
Get information on renting one of six pavilions at the park.
KID'S SUMMER CAMP
Follow this link to find out about summer camp opportunities for kids.

Gift Shop 

Great gifts for kids of all ages.

Get gifts for kids and adults like finger puppets, bookmarks, bird feeders and even cool rock rings. © Chris Scroggins

 

Gifts for Wildlife Lovers 

Are you looking for a special gift for wildlife and nature lovers? Browse my online gift shop for nature photography gifts like greeting cards, calendars and coffee mugs.
I BRAKE FOR WILDLIFE BUMPER STICKERS
Who do you brake for? Get fun I brake for wildlife stickers here. Most North American wild animals and carnivores available. Affordable gift ideas for wild animal lovers.
RED FOX NOTE CARDS AND GIFTS
Fox lovers will enjoy note writing with these beautiful red fox boxed cards.
CHRIS SCROGGINS PHOTOGRAPHY
Browse my online gift shop for all occasion paper greeting cards, Christmas ornaments and home decor of animals, flowers, wildlife and nature photography.

 

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Piney Run Guest Book 

Do you have a special memory of Piney Run Park? Maybe you won a prize at a fishing tournament, or you or a friend celebrated a milestone birthday - tell us about it!

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Books about Maryland Fishing and Outdoor Recreation 

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CAPITOL AREA FISHING
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More Fishing in Maryland 

Directions to Piney Run Park 

Current Weather in Sykesville Maryland 

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