WHAT TO SEE & DO

Recreation

Columbia Triathlon Association
Columbia Triathlon Events take place at Centennial Park, Ellicott City. For registration and information, visit www.tricolumbia.org or call 410-964-1246.

Golf

Fairway Hills Columbia Association
5100 Columbia Road,
Columbia; 410-730-1112,
www.columbiaassociation.com

Hobbit’s Glen Golf Course
Columbia Association, 1130 Willowbottom Drive,
Columbia; 410-730-5980,
www.columbiaassociation.com

Rocky Gorge Driving Range
Golf Practice Range, Mini-Golf Course, & Baseball Batting Cage.
8445 Old Columbia Road; Laurel;
301-725-0888
www.rockygorgegolf.com

Timbers at Troy
Howard County Rec. & Parks 6100 Marshalee Drive,
Elkridge; 410-313-GOLF (4653)
www.timbersgolf.com

Turf Valley
Private, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City;
410-465-1500 or 1-800-TEE-TURF,
www.turfvalley.com

Waverly Woods Golf Course
Public, 2100 Warwick Way, Marriottsville;
410-313-9182, www.waverlywoods.com

Willow Springs Golf Course
Golf course, driving range, beer & wine, snack bar: Open dawn to 10pm.
12980 Livestock Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
410-442-7700, www.willowspringsgolfcourse.com

Recreation

Columbia Triathlon Association
www.tricolumbia.org
Don't miss the 25th edition of The Columbia Triathlon and watch 1,500 tri-athletes from all over the world compete in a 1.5K Swim, 41K Bike, 10K Run at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Maryland on Sunday May 21, 2006. Last year an estimated 3,000 spectators cheered the tri-athletes along the race routes in rural Howard County and across the finish line at Centennial Park.

Arthur Murray Dance Center
Our Columbia Arthur Murray Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio specializes in private dance lessons & classes for for singles or couples in Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Salsa, Rumba, Hustle, Argentine Tango, Country Western, Ballroom Dancing, and more!
9176 Red Branch Rd, Suite H
Columbia, MD 21045
410-772-7880
www.arthurmurray-md.com

Columbia Association
10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia;
410-715-3000, www.columbiaassociation.com

Elite Tournaments
An organization manages youth sporting events and tournaments, primarily in the mid-Atlantic. Specializing in youth soccer.
301-829-4314
www.elitetournaments.com

Monster Mini Golf
Indoor, monster themed, glow-in-the-dark mini golf with arcade & redemption games; posh, haunted mansion style party rooms; fun in-house DJ/radio station; and more!
410-579-4653
7351 Assateague Dr, Suite 380
Jessup, MD 20794
www.monsterminigolf.com

TagParty RECON
An outdoor laser tag adventure played on 4 plus acres of Howard County woodland, incorporating the best aspects of paintball, video games and traditional laser tag. It is challenging, exhilarating and a lot of fun, without the pain associated with paintball. Come and play as an individual, small or large group - online booking recommended
8550 Fair Street
Savage, MD 20763
410-750-2367
www.tagpartyrecon.com

Terrapin Adventures
Let yourself soar at this unique outdoor adventure site! Climb the Terrapin Tower, experience the giant swing, or glide through the forest canopy on the zip line. Custom tours, parties and team building events can be arranged - perfect for schools, youth groups and company retreats. Additional adventures such as kayaking, horseback riding and rock climbing can also be arranged off site. Located at Historic Savage Mill.
8600 Foundry St.
Savage, MD 20763
301-725-1313
www.terrapinadventures.com

That's Dancing Ballroom and Dancesport Center
Learn to dance! We offer Private and Group instruction in Ballroom and Latin dancing. No partner necessary, all ages and levels welcome. Our Friday night dance parties are open to the public. View our website for complete schedule of events.
8610 Washington Blvd, Suite 203
Jessup, MD 20794
301-776-0085
www.thatsdancing.net

Lakes

Lake Elkhorn
This 37-acre lake, in the village of Owen Brown, was built by the Columbia Association in 1974 with a watershed of about 2,500 acres. The lake depth averages 8 feet and is 15 feet at its deepest point. The path around Lake Elkhorn is two miles. The lake is stocked with trout each spring. A convenient boat dock allows for quiet relaxation on the lake. Lake Elkhorn features a picnic pavilion in its surrounding 23-acre park.
6800 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 715-3161

Lake Kittamaqundi
Lake Kittamaqundi, in Columbia Town Center, is a 27-acre man-made lake. Its name, taken from the first recorded Native American settlement in Howard County, means “meeting place.” With a maximum depth of seven feet, the lake features a boathouse with a wooden pier and a launching ramp along its western shore. Nomanizan Island, located in Lake Kittamaqundi, can be reached by boat and is a popular gathering spot for many summer festivals including the Fourth of July fireworks.

Wilde Lake
Wilde Lake is a 22-acre man-made lake built by the Columbia Association in 1967. The site was originally a low-lying meadow of rough grass featuring a small stream. The lake depth ranges from 13 feet at the back of the dam to nearly 8 feet in the lake’s center. The dam stands 15 feet high and 200 feet wide with the dam face constructed of four poured concrete steps, embedded with logs to achieve heightened beauty of the cascading water. Wilde Lake flows downstream into Lake Kittamaqundi. The path around Wilde Lake is 1.46 miles.

Specialty Parks

Columbia Horse Center
10400 Gorman Road, Columbia; 301-776-5850
An equestrian facility offering lessons for children and adults. It also has an Equi-Lease Program, show teams, horse sales, summer and winter camps, clinics and boarding. Discounts available for Columbia Association members. Facility is available to the public. For introductory lessons are provided at 1:00PM on Saturdays.
www.columbiaassociation.com

Columbia Ice Rink
5876 Thunderhill Road, Columbia;
410-730-0322, 410-730-0321 (hotline) www.columbiaassociation.com
Public skating rink. Lessons offered to all ages and ability levels.

The Columbia Sports Park
5453 Harper’s Farm Road, Columbia
410-715-3054, www.columbiaassociation.com
Includes skating ramps, batting cages and miniature golf.

Columbia Swim Center
10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia
410-730-7000,www.columbiaassociation.com
An indoor swimming center with water slides. Slides are available Fridays - Sundays from September through May and on Fridays only in June. Slides are closed in July and August.

RV Park
Located off Robert Fulton Drive
Email: rv.park@columbiaassociation.com
Hours of Operation - Monday – Sunday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
The Columbia Association RV Park is a security-gated recreation vehicle storage facility. Each user has a unique security code for entering and exiting the Park. If you’re interested in using the RV Park, please contact Open Space Headquarters (410) 312-6330 for information.

Howard County Dept. of Recreation & Parks
7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia;
410-313-PARK (7525), www.howardcountymd.gov
Outdoor Facilities:
Softball Fields = 56 (10 lighted)
Basket ball Courts (outdoors) = 34
Multipurpose Fields = 29 (6 lighted) 1 synthetic turf, 2 additional in 2006
Tennis Courts (outdoor) = 45
Playgrounds = 32
4 Regional Parks ( 2more scheduled for 2006)
22 Community Parks
25 neighborhood Parks
100 person Picnic Pavilion at Centennial Park

Regional Parks with Soccer Fields
Multipurpose Fields = 29 (6 lighted) 1 synthetic turf, 2 additional in 2006

Cedar Lane
10725 Route 108
Columbia, Md., 21044
East entrance on Route 108. West entrance on Cedar Lane.

Centennial Park
10000 Route 108
Ellicott City, Md., 21042
West entrance at 4651 Centennial Lane. East entrance at 4800 Woodland Road. South entrance on Route 108. North entrance at 9801 Old Annapolis Road.

Rockburn Branch
5400 Landing Rd.
Elkridge, Md., 21075
South entrance at 6145 Montgomery Road

Western Regional Park
14800 Carrs Mill Road
Woodbine,MD 21723

Regional Parks

Alpha Ridge Park
11685 E. Old Frederick Rd.
Marriottsville, Md., 21104

Font Hill Park
3520 Font Hill Dr.
Ellicott City, Md., 21043

Hammond Park
10700 Glen Hannah Dr.
Laurel, Md., 20723

Kiwanis-Wallas Park
3300 Norberts Way
Ellicott City, Md., 21042

Savage Park
8400 Fair St.
Savage, Md., 20763

Warfield's Pond Park
14523 McClintock Dr.
Glenwood, Md., 21738

Waterloo Park
6951 Old Waterloo Rd.
Elkridge, Md., 21075

Worthington Park Off-Leash Area for Dogs
8170 Hillsborough Rd.
Ellicott City, Md., 21043
Inclement weather line: 410-313-4455
Closed Thursdays. Admission: $4.
Dog owners can purchase a season permit for $30, good July 1-June 30.
All dogs must be vaccinated for rabies; owners must bring tags to show proof

Neighborhood Parks

Atholton Park
6875 Greenleigh Dr.
Columbia, MD 21046

Baldwin Commons
8515 Foundry St.
Savage, MD 20763

Cedar Villa Heights Park
8361 Lincoln Dr.
Jessup, Md 20794

Cypressmede Park
3100 Fawn Wood Dr.
Ellicott City, MD 21043

David Force Park
2995 Pebble Beach Dr.
Ellicott City, MD 21042

Dickinson Park
7455 Eden Brook Dr.
Columbia, MD 21046

Guilford Park
9900 Guilford Rd.
Jessup, MD 20794

Harwood Park
6450 Forest Ave.
Elkridge, MD 21075

Hawthorn Park
6195 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD 21044

Hopewell Park
9300 Rustling Leaf
Columbia, MD 21045

Huntington Park
9695 Clock Tower Lane
Columbia, MD 21046

Lisbon Park
15901 E. Frederick Rd.
Lisbon, MD 21765

Martin Road Park
6701 Martin Rd.
Columbia, MD 21044

Meadowbrook Park
5001 Meadowbrook Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Tiber Park
8061 Main St.
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Playgrounds

Laurel Wood Playground
9250 N. Laurel Rd.
Laurel, Md., 20723

Mayfield Playground
7805 Mayfield Ave.
Elkridge, Md., 21075

Other Parks & Recreation Sites

Howard Duckett Watershed
Rocky Gorge, 2 Brighton Dam Road, Brookeville;
301-774-9124, www.wssc.dst.md.us

Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City;
410-461-5005, www.dnr.state.md.us

Patuxent River State Park
Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Road,
Gaithersburg; 301-924-2127, www.dnr.state.md.us

Supreme Sports Club
Owen Brown Village Center, 7080 Deepage Drive,
Columbia; 410-381-5355, www.columbiaassociation.com

Triadelphia Reservoir
Scotts Grove Picnic Area, 2 Brighton Dam Road,
Brookeville; 301-774-9124

YMCA of Central MD, Howard County Branch
Aquatics, Art, camp, Sports, 4331 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City; 410-465-4334, www.ymaryalnd.org