Two brown cows graze in a field — Two Jersey cows graze in their pasture (NPS/CLaBarge)

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

Federal Recreation Area · Maryland · National Park Service

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on programs and other activities, you can experience farm life and how its changed over time. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone: 771-208-1536
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: African American Heritage · Colonization and Settlement · Enslavement · Farming and Agriculture · Plantations · Laborer and Worker · Schools and Education · Wars and Conflicts · War of 1812 · Animals · Birds · Trails

Activities & features: Biking · Food · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Hands-On · Hiking · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store