Greenwell State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Greenwell State Park
Tobacco barn in the park
Greenwell State Park Location in Maryland
Location	St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States
Nearest town	California, Maryland
Area	596 acres (241 ha)
Elevation	30 ft (9.1 m)
Designation	Maryland state park
Established	1971
Named for	John and Mary Greenwell
Administrator	Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Website	Greenwell State Park

Greenwell State Park is a fun place for outdoor activities in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It's located right on the Patuxent River. This state park has a cool old building called the Rosedale Manor House. You can also see the Bonds-Simms tobacco barns there.

The park offers many ways to enjoy nature. You can go hiking or cycling on its trails. Horseback riding is another popular activity. If you like water, you can go fishing, swimming, or canoeing. There are also spots for picnicking and hunting.

Park History and Creation

Greenwell State Park started in 1971. A brother and sister, John Phillip Greenwell, Jr. and Mary Wallace Greenwell, owned a farm. They decided to give their 167-acre farm to the state. They wanted it to become a public park for everyone to enjoy.

Later, the state bought more land next to it. This was the Bond property, which was 430 acres. Adding this land made the park much bigger. This is how Greenwell State Park became the large, beautiful area it is today.