Oregon Ridge Nature Center
Oregon Ridge Park has two separate management areas described as the Lodge area and the Nature Center area.
The Nature Center, located at 13555 Beaver Dam Road, manages the buildings and features near the Nature Center and the Lake. Also, hiking trail problems or questions are handled by the Nature Center. For Nature Center information call 410-887-1815 (info@OregonRidgeNatureCenter.org) and/or explore this web site.
The Lodge, located at 13401 Beaver Dam Road manages buildings and features near the concert stage, dinner theatre and lodge. For information concerning the Lodge click here or call 410-887-1818. Also, see these flyers - 2019 Lodge Area Closure Dates, and Lodge Outdoor Events 2019
Park features (Nature Center Management Area):
- Nature Center
- Trails - 6 miles of trail networks over 1,043 acres
- Forest
- Lake
- Streams
- Ponds
- Meadow
- 3 Pavilions (available for rent)
- Natural Play Area
- Playgrounds
- Picnic Tables
- Benches including an Adopt-A-Bench program
- Gardens
- Nature Classroom
- Restored Tenant House
- Sugar Shack
- Outdoor Animal Enclosures
- Archery Range
Notice: The Oregon Ridge Lake area has been repurposed and is available for hiking, picnicking and grilling for those renting the Lake Pavilion. Swimming, fishing and the use of personal watercraft is prohibited.
For information regarding rentals of pavilions near the Nature Center or Lake call 410-887-1815 Tuesday thru Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email info@OregonRidgeNatureCenter.org .
For information regarding rentals of pavilions and/or buildings at the Lodge side of the Park call 410-887-1818, or click here.
General Park Rules and Regulations
- Park and trails are open from sunrise to sunset March through October. November through February the park and trails are open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Nature Center area of the park.
- Prior authorization is required for groups of 10 or more people - see the graphic below.
- Dogs/pets must be leashed at all times and all dog waste must be bagged and properly disposed of.
- Unauthorized motor vehicles and horses are prohibited in the park. Bikes are not permitted on the trails.
- Open fires, personal grills, balloons and weapons are prohibited.
- Swimming, fishing and the use of personal watercraft are prohibited.
- No vending machines are available at the nature center.
- No restroom facilities are available outside of regular business hours. (Tuesday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
- Permits are required for commercial photographers and videographers.
- We are a trash free park, so please bring trash bags and carry your trash out with you.
- Amplified Music is prohibited.
- Metal Detecting is prohibited
