Grasonville offers different ways to experience nature and the water. At the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, you can paddle on Marshy Creek; Ewing Pond Park has trails in a quiet recreational area. Jackson Creek Landing has a beach and benches for spending time by the water; you can also go crabbing and fishing there, and launch canoes and kayaks. The options range from a guided paddling tour to a quiet time along the shore or on the trails.

Paddling on Marshy Creek

Visitors can rent kayaks at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center to paddle on Marshy Creek. Seasonal rental conditions may change; check them for your planned visit. The Center also offers guided kayak tours through the Marshy Creek watershed. They are led by a certified naturalist or kayak guide and require a reservation. The options therefore differ according to the format you prefer: kayak rental for paddling on the creek, or a guided tour through the watershed.

Wildlife Viewing and Trails

The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center’s grounds are rich in wildlife. During paddling trips, you may spot ospreys, eagles, river otters, and stingrays, among other species. Wildlife is therefore one of the specific aspects of nature to look out for while paddling. The mix of birds, river otters, and stingrays shows the range of possible sightings.

Ewing Pond Park offers a quiet recreational area of about 15 acres, with trails. It’s an alternative for travelers who don’t want to limit their time in nature to paddling: passive recreation and trails are the focus at the park, while activities on Marshy Creek take you onto the water. The area of about 15 acres gives a rough idea of its size.

Time by the Water at Jackson Creek Landing

Jackson Creek Landing has a beach and benches for enjoying nature, as well as crabbing and fishing. You can also launch canoes and kayaks there. You can keep your visit to the landing focused on the beach and benches or add a canoe or kayak launch. Permit requirements apply at the public Jackson Creek Landing; requirements and site conditions may change, so check them before your visit.

A Regional Look at Water Trails

The guide to the Kent Island Water Trails describes six separate water trails in the Kent Island area of Queen Anne’s County. This offers a regional look at several paddling routes; by contrast, Marshy Creek is the specific location for rentals and guided tours at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center. Those looking to choose among several routes at a regional level will find a different kind of guidance here than when choosing a single paddling activity.

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