Beginning on April 15, 2024, the east side access gate to Piney Run Park will be closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. This will allow this area of the park to environmentally recover given its heavy use in recent years. This access gate will continue to provide equestrian parking, since it is not permitted at the main park entrance. The main park entrance located at 30 Martz Road is available for regular vehicular traffic 7 days a week from 7:00AM to Sunset.
All equestrians can use the east (undeveloped side) of Piney Run Park free of charge. To do so, they must fill out and agree to the 2024 Piney Run Park Equestrian Permit Application and Release of Liability (attached) and return it directly to rhicks@carrollcountymd.gov for processing and approval. Once approved, the applicant will be notified that they can pick up their permit and gate code from the front desk of the Robert Moton Center Recreation and Parks Office. The gate code to enter the parking area will be on the back of the permit.