Mechanicsville: Parks & Recreation

Outdoor options near Mechanicsville: 5 sites.

Parks & Trails

Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 35.8 per 10K residents.

Nearby Nps (5)

Thomas Stone National Historic Site
National Park · 804-224-1732
Fort Washington Park
National Park · 771-208-1555
Piscataway Park
National Park · 771-208-1555
Harmony Hall
National Park · 771-208-1555

Recreation Areas (5)

Thomas Stone Visitor Center
Facility · 17.7 mi · (804) 224-1732
George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion
Campground · 19.6 mi · 804-224-1732 X 240
Visitor Center
Facility · 20.0 mi · (804) 224-1732
Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds
Campground · 20.2 mi · 301.342.3573
Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds
Campground · 20.3 mi · 301.342.3573
Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total7

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Sports & Activities

Golf Courses (2)

Wicomico Shores Golf Course
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Wicomico Shores Golf Course
OSM Overpass 2026-04

Items (2)

California Golden Bears
College Football FBS
California Golden Bears
College Basketball
Nearest Sports Venue · NameST ELIZABETHS EAST ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS ARENA
Nearest Sports Venue · Distance31.8 mi

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates

Attractions & Entertainment

Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.

Nearby (15)

Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center
museum
Sotterley Plantation
museum
Arthur Storer Planetarium;Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center
museum
Saint Clements Island-Potomac River Museum
museum
Fisherman's Cabin
museum
Calvert Marine Museum
museum
Drum Point Lighthouse
museum
Port Tobacco Courthouse
museum
J.C. Lore Oyster House
museum
Cove Point Park Pool
water_park
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
museum
Cove Point Lighthouse
museum
Chesapeake Beach Water Park
water_park
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
museum
Bayside History Museum
museum

Attractions (15)

Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center
museum
Sotterley Plantation
museum
Arthur Storer Planetarium;Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center
museum
Saint Clements Island-Potomac River Museum
museum
Fisherman's Cabin
museum
Drum Point Lighthouse
museum
Calvert Marine Museum
museum
Port Tobacco Courthouse
museum
J.C. Lore Oyster House
museum
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
museum
Cove Point Lighthouse
museum
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
museum
Bayside History Museum
museum
The American Indian Village at Patuxent River Park
museum
Drayden African-American Schoolhouse
museum

Geography

Climate · Avg Temp F56.20
Climate · Annual Precip In53.40
Climate · Station NameMECHANICSVILLE 5 NE
Climate · Station Distance Miles4.1 mi
Climate · Period2015-2024 average
Elevation · Feet163
Elevation · Meters50

Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service

Other

Theaters (2)

Flagship Cinemas Calvert Village
RC Cinema

Nearby Visitor Centers (3)

Thomas Stone Visitor Center
thst
Visitor Center
gewa
Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments211
Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees4,248
Nearest Golf · NameWicomico Shores Golf Course
Nearest Golf · Distance7.2 mi
Nearest Tribal Land · NameMattaponi
Nearest Tribal Land · Distance48.1 mi

Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · HIFLD Indian Reservations  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12