HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Directions
Otter Point Creek Component consists of two land areas connected by water:
| Leight Park: | 93 acres |
| Bosely Conservancy: | 350 acres |
| Water: | 261 acres |
| Total: | 704 acres |
To reach the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center:
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center is located in Leight Park in Southern Harford County, just 18 miles north of Baltimore, and is easily located from Interstate 95.
- Take Exit 77A off of Route I-95, Route 24 South to Edgewood
- Turn left onto the Route 40 access road
- Turn left at the T onto Route 40 East
- Proceed east 1.5 miles
- Turn right at the stop light onto Otter Point Road
- Proceed 1/2 mile, then turn right into the driveway at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center entrance sign, 700 Otter Point Road
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To reach the Bosely Conservancy:
The Bosely Conservancy area of the Otter Point Creek Component is located in Edgewood, Maryland.
- Take Exit 77A off of Route I-95, Route 24 South to Edgewood
- Go 1.5 miles
- Turn left onto Edgewood Road, Route 755
- Go 1/2 mile and turn left onto Hanson Road
- Follow Hanson Road until it dead ends at Perry Avenue
- Turn left onto Perry Avenue and the parking lot is on the left
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To reach the Pontoon Boat Dock:
The Pontoon Pier Property is located in Leight Park in Southern Harford County, just 18 miles north of Baltimore, and is easily located from Interstate 95.
- Take Exit 77A off of Route I-95, Route 24 South to Edgewood
- Turn left onto the Route 40 access road
- Turn left at the T onto Route 40 East
- Proceed east 1 mile
- Turn right at gate (sign says Pontoon Boat Dock)
Calendar of EventsView all
- Sunset Paddle Series04/24/2014 @ 6:00 pm-8:30 pmEnjoy these early spring evenings while leisurely kayaking Otter Point Creek. Gaze into the beautiful sunset as we make our way back to shore.
- Sunset Pioneer Campfire04/25/2014 @ 7:00 pm-8:30 pmAs the sun sets over the creek, enjoy Dutch oven peach-blueberry cobbler baked over hot coals and lemonade. Watch the stars come out, sing songs and listen to tall tales.
- When Does the Ladyslipper Bloom?04/26/2014 @ 10:30 am-12:30 pmWalk the trails of Leight Park in search of native pink ladyslippers. Learn how citizen science initiatives like Project Budburst are helping scientists understand the effects of climate change on native species.
- Earth Day 2014 at Aberdeen Festival Park04/26/2014 @ 11:00 am-4:00 pmEnjoy a fun day with live music, exhibits, "green" games, recycled crafts, local food, and more. Stop by the Estuary Center's booth for face painting. Rain date: Sunday, April 27
- Birding Harford County04/26/2014 @ 1:00 pm-2:30 pmCurious about the best places to bird in Harford County? If so, sign up to hear birder, Phil Powers, give tips and advice that will help you discover where to search and what birds you might find.
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