Turner's Creek Park

Turner's Creek Park & Landing Recreational Area

Quick Facts

Location:

Kent County, MD

MANAGED BY:

Kent County Department of Recreation and Parks

Amenities

9 listed

Boat Ramp, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Dock/Pier, Parking - Boat Trailer, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Restroom - Seasonal, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead

Turner’s Creek Park is a 140+ acre park in Kent County, MD that runs along Turner’s Creek, a tributary of the Sassafras River. The park lies side-by-side with the Sassafras Natural Resource Management Area and was once the site of a thriving local shipping port. Though the port has closed, the region is still home to many crabbing and fishing boats. Today, the park offers a spectacular view of the Sassafras River which can be access through hiking trails, a boat ramp, and open fields.

Located adjacent to the Sassafrass Natural Resource Management Area, Turner's Creek is Chesapeake Gateways Site. Explore 147 acres of trails, wooded acres, open fields, and a waterfront bluff overlooking Turner's Creek off the Sassafrass River. A public boat ramp is surrounded by over 100 feet of bulkhead area (please call the County Public Landings office at 410-778-7439 for more boat ramp details). The picnic pavilion includes charcoal grills, electric, and approximately 12 picnic tables. *Restroom facilities are located in the basement of the historic Lathim House (built in the late 18th century) and a portable toilet is available at the bulkhead. Other attractions include three nature trails, an abundance of waterfowl and wildlife, and a national and historic tree grove.