Turner Creek Park, Kennedyville, Maryland

Turner's Creek Park is located adjacent to the Sassafrass Natural Resource Management Area, and is part of the National Park Service, Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network. It has147 acres wooded acres, open fields, and a waterfront bluff overlooking Turner's Creek off the Sassafrass River. There is a grove of "national and historic trees." There are two nature trails throughout the park. There is also a public boat ramp.

At one point in the park there is a picnic pavilion, which includes charcoal grills, electric, and approximately 12 picnic tables. Restroom facilities are located in the basement of the historic Lathim House (built in the late 18th century) and a portable toilet is available at the bulkhead where the boat ramp is located. The soil conservation agricultural demonstration area along with the Kent Museum, Inc., displaying antique and historical agricultural equipment, are open the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 am until 4 pm, May through October.

Directions: It is about 8 miles from Betterton to Turner Creek Park and takes about 12 minutes to get there via MD 292S.