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ANITA C. LEIGHT ESTUARY CENTER
Leight Park

ANITA C. LEIGHT ESTUARY CENTER
Leight Park
700 Otter Point Road
Abingdon, 21009

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Recreation Council: Otter Point Creek Alliance
Handicapped Accessible: Yes Acreage: 93.3

Anita C. Leight Estuary CenterWorking towards increasing the awareness, understanding and appreciation of estuarine ecosystems through research, monitoring and education.

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center Purpose:

  • To facilitate the ability of researchers to perform long term studies in the Chesapeake Bay.
  • To provide education based on research.
  • To increase public awareness and appreciation of estuarine ecosystems.

Directions

Otter Point Road 1/2 mile south of Pulaski Highway (US 40)

Park Features Anita C. Leight Estuary Center

This 93-acre park consists of wooded uplands overlooking Otter Point Creek and is retained in a natural state for trail hiking, bird watching, and passive environmental recreation.

Facilities Available

Trails, Anita C. Leight Estuary Center (open to the public Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.), parking, restrooms

Information - Anita C. Leight Estuary Center

Telephone: 410-612-1688 - FAX 410-612-1690

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch

Open to the public: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. 

Website: www.otterpointcreek.org

Programs

Organized natural and cultural history programs for the general public are published in a seasonal calendar, which can be obtained at the Center or local libraries. Programs include canoe trips, nature hikes, boating, children's programs, homeschool programs, and more.  High schools and colleges are invited to conduct field studies.

Harford County Park Sites

PARKS & RECREATION
410.638.3571
410.879.5082
FAX 410.638.2979

pr@harfordcountymd.govEmail us

Park Regulations
Chapter 185
Harford County Code
Section 185-1 through 185-22

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