The park covers 450 acres and is open from 7 a.m. until dusk, or as posted.

You may use the park's picnic tables and cooking grills on a first-come, first-served basis except when picnic areas have been reserved. Personal grills and hibachis are not permitted.

Park regulations prohibit hunting, firearms, and alcoholic beverages. Leashed pets are allowed in the park but not in picnic or sports areas. Howard County law requires owners to clean up after their pets.

General Information: 410-313-4700

Pavilion Rental: 410-313-4682

Ballfield conditions: 410-313-4455

Softball/baseball and multi-purpose fields are available by permit. Priority is given to sports leagues and community groups. The permit applicant must be a Howard County resident. There are reservation fees and tournament fees. Call 410-313-4626 for more information.

You may use the tennis courts on a first-come, first-served basis except when lessons or tournaments have been schedule. See posted schedules.

The pavilion is located off the Montgomery Road entrance and is equipped with 10 8' picnic tables, one large charcoal grill, a patio and electricity. Nearby amenities include a playground, hiking trails, basketball courts and tennis courts. Maximum capacity is 90. For fee and information, call 410-313-4682.

Sample hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fries, candy, and sodas from the concession stand in season. Catering is available for groups; call 313-7271 for details.

Rockburn Branch Park East Area -5400 Landing Road, Elkridge. Rte. 29 to Maryland 100 East toward Glen Burnie. Travel 4 miles and take the Maryland 103 exit. Go through the roundabout and continue on Maryland 103/Meadow Ridge Road. Pass through the next roundabout. At the first signal light, turn right on Montgomery Road. Proceed to next signal and turn left to remain on Montgomery Road. Travel about 1.7 miles and make a left onto Landing Road. The park entrance will be about .75 mile on the left.

Rockburn Branch Park West Area -6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge From Rte. 29, take Rte. 100 east to Md. 103 exit. Go around the circle and cross over Rte. 100; proceed through next circle. At the first signal light, make a right on Montgomery Road. Proceed to signal light and make a left to remain on Montgomery Road. Travel about a mile; make a left onto Rockburn Branch Park Road and proceed to park.

Fields 5 and 6 are for football and soccer.
Fields 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8 are for baseball and softball.

North Area (Enter from Landing Road) 4 Baseball/Softball Fields (2 lighted) Benches Concession Stand Drinking Fountain 2 Football/Soccer Fields (both lighted) Hiking Trails Natural Area Park Office Parking Pay Telephone Picnic Tables and Grills Playground Rest Rooms

South Area (Enter from Montgomery Road) 2 Baseball/Softball Fields Basketball Courts Benches Hiking Trails Natural Area Parking Pavilion Pay Telephone Playground Restrooms 4 Tennis Courts

Explore varied natural areas along the 4.25 mile trail which meanders through scenic woodlands, fresh water marshes, and stream valleys. The park lies along the fall line between the Piedmont plateau and the coastal plain, an ideal location to glimpse migrating hawks. Park visitors may also see bluebirds which nest in the area.

During park construction, American Indian artifacts were uncovered. The artifacts are remnants of encampments in the Ilchester area thousands of years ago. The location may have been attractive to the American Indian because of its proximity to the Patapsco River and the abundant supply of nuts and upland game.