From the Flag Ponds pier, the Chesapeake Bay reveals a story of constant change. Its waters shift hues with the sunlight, from glassy blue calm to stormy gray, reflecting the sky's moods. Unlike many places on the Bay, this  shoreline has been expanding, shaped by tides and time. 

Flag Ponds Nature Park

The mission on the Natural Resources Division of Calvert County Parks & Recreation is to preserve, manage and operate natural resource areas to provide compatible outdoor recreation and educational opportunities for the public.

Calvert County Nature Parks are peerless examples of the ecological diversity found in Southern Maryland Region. Each offers significant opportunities for outdoor learning recreation.