Seneca Creek State Park

Seneca Creek State Park is the only Maryland State Park in Montgomery County. The park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14 miles of Great Seneca Creeksurrounded by forests and fields. Picnicking, boat rentals, trails and a tire playground are just some of its recreational opportunities.

For general volunteer opportunities, please visit the Maryland State Parks Volunteer Web portal at

https://ec.samaritan.com/custom/1528/

and search for opportunities at Seneca Creek State Park. You will be able to review current opportunities and fill out an online application.

Students interested in SSL hours are welcome to participate in any of our public scheduled volunteer work sessions, which generally take place from April to November. Please follow the same steps above to contact the volunteer coordinator.

Some opportunities for SSL hours include:

Anything and Everything with Seneca Rangers

Get the chance to work alongside Senecas Park Rangers on a variety of tasks from invasive plant removal, to bridge building, trail maintenance and more.

Boat Center

All hands on deck! Our Boat Center would love your help with loading people into and out of boats, handing out portable floatation devices and other activities.

Gardening and Invasive Plant Removal

Be a part of the larger effort to encourage the growth of native trees and plants.

Naturalist and Special Programs

Volunteers can help with the parks special programs including junior rangers, campfires, hikes, guided hikes and other fun educational activities for youth.

Special/Group Projects

Do you have a special project or idea you would like to help the park with? Reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator to discuss the possibilities!

Trail Work

With over 50 miles of trails at Seneca Creek, volunteers are essential for ensuring that the trails are safe and attractive for visitors.

Trash Cleanups

We are always in need of groups to take part in cleanups in and around the park property.