Both daily and through the seasons, the view of Battle Creek from the Gatewood Preserve pier offers a dynamic ecosystem.  The bald cypress trees stand as sentinels year-round, their feathery green needles turning russet in fall and leaving behind striking silhouettes in winter. As with the tide, the scene shifts daily. In winter, the creek transforms into a serene, frosty scene, with icy patterns on the water, showcasing nature's evolving beauty year-round. Each season brings its own mood, textures, and light, perfect for capturing nature's changing beauty.

Gatewood Preserve Battle Creek

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.