Anita C Leight Estuary Center

Recreation center · Harford County ·

Anita C Leight Estuary Center

Recreation center · Harford County ·

Nature center, trails, pier, box turtles, kayak launch

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700 Otter Point Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 Get directions

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Anita C Leight Estuary Center

Julie r

Google

We had so much fun here! I loved how so much of the nature center was kid friendly. So many books and toys! And most of the animals were at a height where my kid could see them. It felt very clean as well

Peggy M.

Google

Awesome place to stop for a quick walk and brain reset when traveling on 95! Our dog loved the nature walk ♥️ will return when the center is open to check out the exhibits!

Year N.

Google

The trail was well-maintained, clean, and not muddy at all. We and our dogs had a wonderful time.

Matt Z.

Google

Parking is great Center is great and clean Kayak launch spot is great Getting to the kayak launch spot is 1/5 stars Took my kids to kayak and we had to walk the boats down a steep road/trail to the water. It is not kid friendly if you have your own boats. Shame they don't let you drive down to the bottom to drop off boats at the water. If you're using their kayaks it is fine, but not a good public launch.

Kevin C.

Google

Granddaughter gives 5 stars. The discover y area at trail entrance invites imagination and physical activity. While the Center itself offers hands on education and learning. The trails are moderate and worth the effort for the relaxation.

Jake H.

Google

I went with my wife and 6 year old. The hiking trails are well marked with benches spread throughout. There are trail maps available at the main building to help guide people. My only complaint is there are no trash bins on the trails. There was a decent amount of litter along the paths that I walked, and while I don't mind picking up some other person's trash, there wasn't anywhere to put it. Make sure you take a backpack or bag.

Chelsea M.

Google

We came here as a family to see the animals in the nature center being fed. This is a nicely maintained nature center on a marshy area. Although the creek is named the otter creek, the otters are elusive, so we didn't see any. The staff at the nature center was very nice and informative. Our kids liked seeing all the animals up close and watching them feed. We came from Carroll county, so it was a bit of a hike but a nice day trip.

Ed D

Google

Great trail, very scenic. A few spots have stairs but they aren't overly steep.

Chelsea M.

Yelp

We came here as a family to see the animals in the nature center being fed. This is a nicely maintained nature center on a marshy area. Although the creek is named the otter creek, the otters are elusive, so we didn't see any. The staff at the nature center were very nice and informative. Our kids liked seeing all the animals up close and watching them feed. We came from Carroll county, so it was a bit of a hike but a nice day trip.

Pita P.

Yelp

Very nice. With education inserted along the trails. The trail is gorgeous and well kept. The estuary center is pretty, lots to learn and see. I can't believe this place is around the corner from me and I've never come here before. I wish I had known about this when the kids were little! I'll definitely be back!

Brian R.

Yelp

Was in the neighborhood with my partner & her dog & decided to go for a little walk & check this out. It's a great place to go for a little walk by the water & maybe teach your children something about the environment. They have some musically instruments set up as well as a few areas to sit & relax. You can also rent a boat if you want I get out on the water, check out their website for more information on that.

Daja E.

Yelp

I love coming here when I just want to get away from the hectic mess that is life it has a center with plants and turtles plenty of signs pointing out native plants and animals really good place to being the kids with a natural playground , kayaks and plenty of trails

Becca H.

Yelp

I was bored this weekend and looking for something cheap (or free lol) to do. I looked up trails in my area and decided to give this one a try. The trail is gorgeous and well kept. The estuary center is great - lots to learn and see. I can't believe this place is around the corner from me and I've never come here before. I'll definitely be back!

Zari C.

Yelp

a good length of a trail for a quick & easy hike by yourself or with your dogs. some spots are kind of steep but the trail seems well-maintained so it's not hard to stay on it. we have not tried kayaking from here but there is a rental area to the left of the visitor center. ample parking by the visitor center and there is unofficial parking right on pulaski highway for those who just want to fish or sit by the dock and forgo the hiking.

Tanya C.

Yelp

I love this trail! Very well maintained and next to a large paved parking lot. Lots of cool things to see like trees, mushrooms, and if you are lucky a turtle or two. There is a cute little play area for kids. Very beautiful and full of life but at the same time very peaceful and relaxing.

Suzi S.

Yelp

What a cool place! We stopped here to find the geocaches on their hiking trails. They have a beautiful trail, and it was awesome to have some of the trees marked with species names here and there because we liked learning a few of them along the way. The cute natural materials playground for kids was also a hit- although my husband and I don't have kids yet, we loved sitting on the wooden slug! We also really enjoyed the friendly terrapin in the room upstairs, and as an environmental scientist, I loved the elaborate rain gardens in the parking lot. We'll be back, for sure!

Anne F.

Yelp

Nice and interesting park to visit. There are lots of birds. There are paths through the woods I haven't explored yet.

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Anita C Leight Estuary Center

Julie r

Google

Peggy M.

Google

Awesome place to stop for a quick walk and brain reset when traveling on 95! Our dog loved the nature walk ♥️ will return when the center is open to check out the exhibits!

Year N.

Google

The trail was well-maintained, clean, and not muddy at all. We and our dogs had a wonderful time.

Matt Z.

Google

Kevin C.

Google

Jake H.

Google

Chelsea M.

Google

Ed D

Google

Great trail, very scenic. A few spots have stairs but they aren't overly steep.

Chelsea M.

Yelp

We came here as a family to see the animals in the nature center being fed. This is a nicely maintained nature center on a marshy area. Although the creek is named the otter creek, the otters are elusive, so we didn't see any. The staff at the nature center were very nice and informative. Our kids liked seeing all the animals up close and watching them feed. We came from Carroll county, so it was a bit of a hike but a nice day trip.

Pita P.

Yelp

Brian R.

Yelp

Daja E.

Yelp

Becca H.

Yelp

Zari C.

Yelp

Tanya C.

Yelp

Suzi S.

Yelp

Anne F.

Yelp

Nice and interesting park to visit. There are lots of birds. There are paths through the woods I haven't explored yet.

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