Columbia is a planned community located in Howard County, Maryland. Columbia is situated between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., making it a convenient location for commuters. It is known for its carefully planned layout, which includes ten self-contained villages, each with its own character and amenities. The census-designated place had a population of 104,681 at the 2020 census.
Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Howard County, Maryland. Ellicott City is situated west of Baltimore and southwest of Columbia. It is part of the Baltimore metropolitan area and is known for its historic charm. its population was 75,947 at the 2020 census.
Centennial Park has won awards for its natural design and sensitivity to nature. The 337-acre park features a spectacular 54-acre man-made lake, which is stocked by the State Department of Fisheries. You can walk, run or bike the 2.6-mile paved pathway that encircles the lake or the 7.3 miles of interconnecting paved pathway that includes links to surrounding neighborhoods.
The Robinson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, Maryland. Volunteers, advisors, trustees, and staff work to promote environmental stewardship throughout Howard County and beyond. They have a passion for the natural world and for the human community that depends upon it.
