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
Get Directions from Google Maps.
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
- Estuary Science Lab - Is the Water Alive?01/30/2015 @ 4:30 pm-6:00 pmUse a microscope to see what is in the water where you boat and swim. Learn techniques to study and identify microorganisms.
- World Wetlands Day Festival01/31/2015 @ 12:00 pm-4:00 pmCelebrate World Wetlands Day inside at the Estuary Center! There will be food and fun activities for all ages. Visit www.ramsar.org for additional activities and information.
- Wait - Am I Drowning?02/01/2015 @ 1:00 pm-2:30 pmHow do wetland plant roots stay submerged in the water and mud? Can they breathe? Find out this and more as we explore the lives of cattail and phragmites. Use a reed pen to make an ink drawing as a memento.
- Critter Dinner Time02/07/2015 @ 10:30 am-11:00 amWatch our turtles, amphibians, and snakes eat as you learn about these fascinating creatures.
- Nature Tales02/08/2015 @ 1:00 pm-1:30 pmStory time with a natural twist! Come listen to some stories, learn new songs and move like the animals.
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