Downs Park

Visited only a portion of this very large and beautiful park. Options for the kids to play on the new and improved playground. Plus, lots of nature trails and paths need to water with plenty of seating. Beach access for kayaking and canoeing. Plenty of restrooms and restaurants along the way.

Ive only been back once in 15 years and so far i love it so much better than when i was younger. Its so nice and well kept. Cant wait to come back
The playground is huge and very different. It is also right next to the water and pavillion which is perfect.
Can fish almost anywhere. There is a dog beach and one just for humans.

Good place to get some exercise outdoors, watch bay shipping and attend events. There is a dog beach and fishing pier. I recommend getting a pass for frequent visits.

A hidden gem park with a dog beach, garden that's been maintained since the 1900s, and a walking trail that wraps around the whole property with both water and nature views. I'm personally not a fan of flowers or gardens, but even this one made me feel tranquil and at peace. You can get to the dog beach just walking the trail but if you park in parking lot at the back right corner of the park, it's only a 3-5min walk to the beach. When you get inside there's a few steps, but once you get to the bottom, you can take your dog off leash and let them enjoy the water, sand, and other dogs of varying sizes. Love this place!

Very nice place to be there and change your mood , while your kids get a chance to have fun

Beautiful place with a pier to walk out on, playgrounds, exercise stops along the path and the gorgeous view of the Bay!

Peaceful, Clean, Friendly park that offers a beach to relax and listen to the waves crash. Fun day for kids to get knee wet in the beach, run wild on the playground or listen to the live band during special occasions.

Beautiful hidden gem for weddings, family reunion, babyshower, birthday party, picnic, graduation celebration or a special memorable event.

Love this park! Clean & great playground area for the kids. Great view into the bay.

Nice place. Friendly environment. Kid friendly. Great for walks. Picnics . fishing . or just getting out. A lot of places can learn from how clean they keep there bathrooms

Gorgeous park and grounds. Had a wedding here recently and all the staff was so kind and friendly even when the weather wasn’t the most cooperative. Amazing views and a wonderful park all around. Incredibly scenic and picturesque.

Something for everyone in the family - HUGE Playground - Fishing Pier - Family Beach - and a Dog Beach. Took my kids a week ago - and we had a blast! Clean well stocked public restrooms too. $6 per car, but totally worth it for a day of fun.

Tons of great walking paths paved and unpaved, a fabulous playground, and seaside views. Not too crowded and the ocean air kept it nice and cool. Active military gets in free! Currently the visitor center is not open but the bathrooms are.- update: bathrooms are currently under renovation and closed. There are a number of portable potties for visitor use.

Simply beautiful. You can walk, ride, sit, sleep, bring your dogs...this park has it all. My favorite is the view of the horizon off the Chesapeake Bay...that in itself is worth the visit.

A nice serene park with multiple photogenic locations. I would suggest you come in on a sunny day to enjoy the picturesque experience the park has to offer. Also, you can have a walk around the place and also visit the dog beach which lets you go near the ocean.

Beautiful and well maintained. Costs $6/car, $5 for military/ veterans. Dog park, playground, beaches (no wading/ swimming), garden, walking paths, picnic pavilions, volleyball nets. Not a single pokemon in sight, which is extremely disappointing. And they need better signs in the entrance/ parking areas, because we ended up parking in the first lot and wandering around asking visitors where the dog park was, and it turns out it was quite a far walk for my mom.

This place is a local gem. We love coming here and enjoy the nice trails, beach spots (one of which allows dogs), large fishing Pier, and wonderful play area (with equipment). There's also a pond with a wildlife viewing area. They have various enclaves that are segregated from the rest of the park and can be used for events.

There is a fee to get in, but the fee is waived for certain groups (I'm not sure which offhand, but military and senior citizens are among them).

Great park for the whole family even pets. Lots of benches everywhere and bbq grills. There’s a pond with lots of wildlife. We saw many snapping turtles. The views were fascinating and the playground was big with lots of activities. Fee to enter is $6

this park is stunning. the trails are marked clearly. and the water views are beautiful.

Talk about dog-friendly! This park has a dog about every 100 yards, and the small dog beach is really nice. Nearly all the trails are paved, so it's a nice place to get out and explore without really having to get too muddy.

Beautiful scenic views of the Bay and superb trails for walking or jogging. Also, well-maintained "Mom's" garden that is great for relaxation and meditation. Updated playground structures also make this a great place for families.