High Ridge Park
10100 Superior Avenue, Laurel, MD 20723
Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About the Business
High Ridge Park, located at 10100 Superior Avenue in Laurel, Maryland, is a historic park and tourist attraction with a rich history dating back to the colonial era. This park is part of the larger Blandair Regional Park, which includes the North, West, and East sections in Columbia, Maryland. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities and amenities, including multi-purpose fields, basketball courts, skate park, pickleball courts, pathways, and shade structures.
The land on which High Ridge Park is situated has been inhabited by various Native American tribes, European settlers, and African Americans over the centuries. The park's history includes ownership by prominent families such as the Talbots, Dorseys, Howards, and Weems, who were involved in farming and slave ownership. The property was eventually purchased by Theodorick Bland, who named it "Blandair" in the mid-19th century.
Throughout its history, the park has been used for farming, dairy operations, and the breeding of Arabian horses. In the late 20th century, the property was purchased by Howard County and developed into a park for public use. Today, High Ridge Park offers a glimpse into Maryland's past, with opportunities for outdoor recreation, nature education, and historic interpretation. It stands as a green oasis in the midst of urban development in Howard County.
Reviews
"Excellent part for small kids, a big outdoor gym with tent cover on AstroTurf. Excellent restroom facilities, clean, and well maintained. Call the Howard County Parks & Recreation to reserve a gazebo. This is the second time we’re here, first for my daughter’s shower, and now her daughter’s first birthday. Also the grounds are very well kept, and a system of trails that go down to the river."
"Small park with a gate that closes at 6 so you don't get much time after work. The trails are only about a half mile on the outer loop."
"A little worn. The matting was torn in a few places, but overall a great park! And no one else was there so we had the place to ourselves. Plus we found this cool gazebo down the trail a bit!"
"It's a hidden gem!!!! Cons: Gets crowded a lot and needs more basketball hoops. The bathrooms aren't ever open or seem that why as I've never seen them open and I've been coming here since they first built it. The water fountains I have only seen work a few time but water has been hot. Pros: Has a covered playground which is awesome for hot days and light rainy days. Has a few trails that are beautiful to walk in the fall and spring. Trails have lots of trees so summer time it's very shaded and cool. Trails are also paved so it's stroller friendly which is a huge plus if you want to walk or jog with babies/kids that are still in the stroller. There is a tennis court that is rarely used for tennis lol kids play in there more. Lots of parking and always a space available even when it's crowded some how. A fair amount of handicap parking also. Lots of open field for football, kite flying, picnics or anything else you want to do in an open field. There is a pavilion with lots of picnic tables and grills. Also picnic tables scattered around the whole park even down the trails. Huge rocks to sit on and/or play on they are also nice decor. Lots of trash and recycling cans but not tacky. Scenery is very beautiful. Very well upkeep and friendly people who close the gates at sunset. I would recommend this park for sure."
"The playground is really nice. There's also a tennis court, basketball court, paths to walk on, and public restrooms. The water fountain never works and the restrooms need to be better maintained but overall this park is great"
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