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Smith Island, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Northumberland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
340 Population 78/sq mi density
$82,443 Median Income $39,209 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $167,036 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 521 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$82,443 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Smith Island (93)

African American Civil War Memorial
Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. Their service helped to end the war and free over four million slaves. The African American Civil War Memorial honors their service and sacrifice.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Anacostia Park
Park
Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise along the river trail or relax by the water, Anacostia Park is a breath of fresh air and a space to unwind amid a bustling city.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Playground, Team Sports, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Spring brings mild temperatures and a light breeze along with springtime flower blooms. Summer can be hot and humid. Fall cools down and changing of the seasons brings changing of the colors in leaves...
Angola Neck Nature Preserve
State Park
622 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Angola Neck Preserve
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Assateague Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.
Entrance: $25
Activities: Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Auto Off-Roading, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock...
Weather: Spring: Often windy and cool with lows in the 40's and highs in the 60's. Summer: Hot and humid with lows in the 60's and highs in the 80's. Fall: Warm with lows in the 50's a...
Assateague Sp
State Park
182 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Assawoman Canal
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Assawoman Canal
State Park
2 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Barnes Woods Nature Preserve
State Park
23 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve
State Park
20 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Belle Isle State Park
State Park
865 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
National Monument
Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights. From this house in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Alice Paul and the NWP developed innovative strategies and tactics to advocate for the Equal Rights Ame...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland
State Park
112 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Bethany Beach Canal
State Park
4 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Bill Burton State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Billingsley Nrma
State Park
438 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Black Walnut Point Nrma
State Park
60 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Calvert Cliffs Sp
State Park
146 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Cape Henlopen State Park
State Park
5,349 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Cape Henlopen State Park
State Park
7 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Capitol Hill Parks
The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are Folger, Lincoln, Stanton, and Marion Parks, the Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro stations, and several smaller land parcels such as Seward Square, Twining Square, the Maryland Avenue Triangl...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Biking, Food, Picnicking, Flying, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Junior Ranger Program, Playground
Weather: Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 9...
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies learned to thrive in a world of water. When Englishman Captain John Smith explored the Bay in 1608, he documented hundreds of American Indian communities. Today, sites on his map are archeologic...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Boating, Sailing, Boat Tour, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Fi...
Weather: During the summer season, visitors should dress in light, comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing, and use sunscreen. High temperatures and humidity create a higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion...
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences of Americans of African descent. Today a National Historic Site, Dr. Woodson’s home served as the headquarters for the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Dr. Wood...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 9...
Cedar Creek Nature Preserve
State Park
62 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Chaney Nrma
State Park
6 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Chapel Point Sp
State Park
822 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Chesapeake Bay
Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunities and adventures throughout the watershed. Inspiring stewardship across this vast region supports recreation, business, tourism, lear...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Guided Tours, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Annapolis, Maryland has a warm humid temperate climate with hot summers and no dry season. Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 29°F to 86°F and is rarely below 19°F or abo...
Chippokes Plantation State Park
State Park
1,942 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Choptank River Fishing Pier State Park
State Park
28 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that would eventually seek independence from Great Britain. On October 19, 1781, American and French tro...
Entrance: $15
Activities: Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfortable shoes and use sunscreen. We recommended you carry a bottle of water with you. High temperatures and high...
Croom Nrma
State Park
101 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Delaware Seashore State Park
State Park
232 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Doe Bridge Nature Preserve
State Park
170 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Memorial
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Fenwick Island State Park
State Park
266 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
National Historic Site
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people experienced a national tragedy and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatr...
Entrance: $5
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Fort Dupont Park
This 361 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Today, visitors can see the fort's earthworks and escape to the great outdoors. Activities include picnics, nature walks, biking, gardening, environmental education, music, and rang...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Biking, Mountain Biking, Food, Picnicking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Open in all weather, unless otherwise noted under the alerts section of the parks website.
Fort Foote Park
Park
Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Hiking
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be...
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escaping slavery sought their freedom at the fort during the Civil War. The fort remained bastion of ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Volunteer Vacation, Hiking, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interp...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures range from 40 F to 70 F with rain being common. Summer: Temperatures range from 75 F to 100 F with rain and sun equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty of wate...
Franklin Point State Park
State Park
499 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. People everywhere still find inspiration today in his tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanit...
Entrance: $1
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 9...
Full Mill Branch Nrma
State Park
182 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize Ge...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Sto...
Weather: George Washington Birthplace can be very warm and humid in the summer months while cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit.
Great Marsh Preserve
State Park
1,184 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Greenwell Sp
State Park
632 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Hall Creek NRMA (DNR)
State Park
14 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Harmony Hall
The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture land estate along the Potomac River. This estate was purchased by the National Park Service in 1966, to preserve southern Maryland cultural heritage. Surrounded by a rich landscape, it offers visitors many chances to connec...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near fr...
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked her life to guide 70 enslaved people north to new lives of freedom. This new national historical park ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Cambridge, Maryland generally experiences warm, humid summers and mild winters. Average summertime highs are in the 80s, with evening lows in the 60s. Winter temperatures usually range from the 30s to...
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
State Park
216 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
State Park
17 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas where a successful English colonization of North America began. Despite early struggles to survive, the 1607 settlement evolved into a prosperous colony. As the colony expanded, the Virginia Indians were pushed out of their homeland. In 1619, th...
Entrance: $15
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Living History, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: http://www.nps.gov/jame/planyourvisit/weather.htm
Holts Landing State Park
State Park
205 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Honey Branch Nrma
State Park
173 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
House Creek Nrma
State Park
156 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Hudson Park - Deltech Replacement
State Park
28 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
James Branch Nature Preserve
State Park
755 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Janes Island Sp
State Park
415 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Janes Island State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Deep within Kenilworth lies an oasis, hidden behind trees and cattails. It's a place where beavers build their homes and turtles sleep on logs. Lotus blooms rise from the muck and lilies sit on the water. The wind dances with the dragonflies, rustling through the trees, carrying the song of the...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Shopping, ...
Weather: June-September expect warm and humid weather. Average high temperatures are in the 80s, though often in the low 90s. On humid days, showers and thunderstorms often build in the late afternoon. July an...
Kings Landing Nrma
State Park
1,286 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Kiptopeke State Park
State Park
536 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Machicomoco State Park
State Park
633 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Marian R. Okie Memorial Wildlife Preserve at Poplar Thicket
State Park
130 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Martinak State Park
State Park
160 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Matapeake
State Park
21 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Maxwell Hall Nrma
State Park
671 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Merkle Nrma
State Park
1,564 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Middle Peninsula State Park
State Park
432 acres. Closed
Entrance: $0
Milburn Landing State Park
State Park
352 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Milltown Landing Nrma
State Park
314 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
National Capital Parks-East
National Capital Parks — East invites you to explore more than 8,000 acres of scenic parkland, historic landmarks, and vibrant community spaces across Washington, D.C. and Maryland. From the riverside trails of Anacostia Park to the homes of American leaders like Frederick Douglass and Carter G. Woo...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, high humidity, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows fr...
National Mall and Memorial Parks
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recrea...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Mini-Golf, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Bird...
Weather: Washington, DC has all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer ...
Newtowne Neck Sp
State Park
839 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on programs and other activities, you can experience farm life and how its changed over time. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Make sure that you wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Closed-toe shoes are recommended, sneakers or comfortable boots are best. Dress for the season, light clothes in summer, layers in spring and fa...
Pennsylvania Avenue
A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history has marched, paraded, promenaded, and protested its way along the Avenue.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Pocomoke River Sp
State Park
2 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Point Lookout Sp
State Park
1,065 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Rosaryville Sp
State Park
1,037 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Seal Island
State Park
8 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Sowbridge Branch Nature Preserve
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Spice Creek Nrma
State Park
649 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
St Marys River Sp
State Park
1,374 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
St. Clements Island Sp
State Park
58 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Thompson Island Nature Preserve
State Park
197 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Trap Pond State Park
State Park
2,571 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Tuckahoe Sp
State Park
3,714 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Westmoreland State Park
State Park
1,328 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wye Island Nrma
State Park
2,487 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Wye Oak Sp
State Park
29 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
York River State Park
State Park
393 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Discover what it took for the United States to be independent as you explore the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Here at Yorktown, in the fall of 1781, General George Washington, with allied American and French forces, besieged General Charles Lord Cornwallis’s British army. ...
Entrance: $15
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons...
Weather: Yorktown, VA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's. The warmest month of the year is July wit...
Zekiah Swamp Nea
State Park
8 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
ZEKIAH SWAMP NEA - Zekiah Swamp Wildland
State Park
434 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0