- TripBuzz found 264 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Maryland, including 258 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia and Pasadena.
- From Rocky Point Beach to Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River Inc, the Essex area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Marinas, History Museums, Beaches and Parks.
- Located in central Maryland is the city of Essex. Located near Chesapeake Bay, locals and visitors can enjoy outdoor and water recreation as well as beautiful scenic views as it features many acres of rural land for gardens and landscape. The city also plays host to local events, festivals and concerts, drawing tourists from throughout Maryland.
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7175 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD 21046
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Focused exclusively on trampoline-related activities, Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park provides free jump, a foam pit, slam dunk basketball and dodgeball. Also available are fitness classes and a special toddler time for younger visitors.
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The man-made Lake Kittamaqundi offers 27 acres of water with a rough depth of around seven feet. Boating is the most popular activity on the lake as there is a large boathouse with a wooden pier located along the western shore.
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Made up mostly of sports fields, Odenton Park has eight baseball fields, two basketball courts and three multipurpose fields for sports like football and soccer. It also features a nearly 2-mile trail, a playground and picnic areas.
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Established in 1966, Wilde Lake is a man-made drainage reservoir that collects water runoff from 1140-acres of land. The lake has a 27-foot by 200-foot wide dam across the Patuxent River.
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1990 Governor Ritchie Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
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For outdoor time, pay a visit to Jonas Green State Park, located on the Severn River. At the end of the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail, the park offers a cartop boat launch site. Fishing is a popular pastime.
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Lake Elkhorn Park is a small park housing a 37 acre lake with an average depth of 8 feet. The lake is suitable for trout and bass fishing. The park also maintains a walking trail, picnic areas, and a playground.
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A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, AMC Columbia 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
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The Columbia Carousel is surrounded by a variety of stores and attractions. For a small fee children can ride the traditional carousel to their hearts' content and hit the nearby playground after.
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Piney Orchard Ice Arena is an indoor ice hockey rink. The rink offers skating lessons, clinics, hockey league play, and hockey camps. There is also a well-equipped pro shop on the premises.