All-abilities parks

Hollofield Play Space at Patapsco Valley State Park

Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area, Ellicott City, MD

Accessible public play space within Patapsco Valley State Park's Hollofield area, ideal for pairing playground time with nature and picnic access.

Child playing in a natural play feature at Patapsco Valley State Park

Official Maryland Park Service image associated with Patapsco Valley State Park.

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Know Before You Go

Weather
Outdoor state park setting; visit quality depends on weather and trail conditions.

What to Expect

Play profile

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages

Visit amenities

  • Parking
  • Picnic tables
Visit type
Nature outing with play stop
Read more about this location

The Hollofield play space at Patapsco Valley State Park is one of the region’s more distinctive inclusive outdoor options because it combines accessible play with a state park setting. Maryland’s statewide inclusive playground directory specifically lists the Hollofield area as an inclusive and accessible public playground location in Ellicott City. Families who want a playground visit with a more natural, less built-up setting may appreciate the surrounding picnic and park environment, though the public pages reviewed provide fewer detailed feature specs than some county-run playgrounds.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Accessibility

Summary

Maryland's statewide inclusive playground directory identifies the Hollofield area as an inclusive and accessible public playground location.

Considerations

The official park page confirms the broader Hollofield area and amenities but does not provide a detailed accessibility feature list for the play space itself.

Considerations

Families with exact mobility or sensory requirements may want to plan conservatively.

Sensory and communication features

Nature play

These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Location

8020 Baltimore National Pike

Ellicott City, MD, 21043

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Sources & Updates

2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 11, 2026
Sources reviewed
2 public sources

Public sources

What changed

  • April 11, 2026

    Created listing from official Maryland DNR and statewide inclusive playground sources.

Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.