Burba Park Recreation Area
- Location and Amenities
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Address: Roberts Avenue, Llwellyn Avenue, McKay Avenue, and Wilson Street
There are three fishing piers and benches located around the lake for your enjoyment.
The lake is surrounded with a blacktop walking path.The Cottage
( Burba Cottage is open for rental from April 1 through January 1 each year )
- a full kitchen
- a double-door refrigerator
- a microwave
- a oven/stove
- a ice-making machine
- a stage with spot lights and lectern
- assembly hall
- long tables (2.5x 8)
- round tables (60" dia.)
- indoor restrooms (1 female, 1 male, 1 handicap)
- serving line in kitchen
- cabinets and counter space
- central air and heating system
- accommodations for 75-150 people
- chairs
- outside patio and large charcoal grill
- horseshoe pit
Outside Picnic Pavilions
( Open for rental from April 15 through October 15 each year )
- volleyball court (net and ball is provided)
- softball field (bats, bases, balls are provide)
- horseshoe pits (stakes, shoes provided)
- volleyball court (net, ball provided)
- horseshoe pits (stakes, shoes provided)
All pavilions come with a charcoal grill, electrical outlets, water fountain, picnic benches/tables.
Note: These are self clean facilities. Inspections and checklists will be done before and after usage. Fees will be assessed for deficiencies.
- Burba Lake Fishing
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Burba Lake is open for fishing. All state regulations is in effect. For more information please call +1(301)677-3810
Fishing is allowed in Burba lake. Local fishing permit is required for adults. Burba lake is stocked yearly. There is no swimming or boating on the lake.
- Fees and Policies
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Pavilions and the cottage are for use by eligible persons. Reservations can be made at Building 2300 Wilson Street, +1(301) 677-3810 The possibility of advance reservation depends on the patron's status and the type of function.
Fees effective Jun. 1, 2018
Pavilions 1 and 3 (open Apr. 15-Oct. 15) all come with the following items (located in a locked box behind the backstop of each softball field area):
Softball Set: 2 bats, 3 balls, and 4 bases.
Volleyball Set: 1 volleyball and net set up in the area.
Horseshoe set: 4 horseshoes, 2 stakes, and 1 mallet
1 broom and 1 dustpan.
These two pavilions cost $100 each, per day for Active Duty, Reservists, Retired, DOD Civilians, and Registered Private Organizations.
Pavilions 2, 4 and 5 (open Apr. 15-Oct. 15) all come with the following items (located in a locked box behind the backstop of each area):
Volleyball set: 1 volleyball and net set up in the area.
Horseshoe set: 4 horseshoes, 2 stakes, and one mallet.
1 broom and 1 dustpan.
These three pavilions cost $80 each, per day for Active Duty, Reservists, Retired, DOD Civilians, and Registered Private Organizations.
The cottage* is $300 (open Apr. 1-Dec. 31) for Active Duty Reservists, Retired, DOD Civilians, and Registered Private Organizations. (Maximum capacity is 150)
The cottage is equipped with the following items:
11 long tables (2.5'x8')
14 round tables (60")
150 chairs
Horseshoe set: 4 horseshoes and 2 stakes.
1 Push broom
1 Broom w/dust pan
4 Mops and 2 buckets
4 Fire extinguishers
Garbage Cans: 3 large in the kitchen and 1 in each bathroom
Kitchen
StageUse of the facilities is by reservation only and can be made through our office; use of areas is subject to eligibility and availability.
* A $200 Cleaning Deposit is required upon reservation.Cancellation Fee: $20
Burba Park Recreation Area (PDF)
Reservation Guidelines
- Reservations must be made in person.
- Burba Cottage is availble from Apr. 1 through Dec. 31.
- Burba Pavilions are available from Apr. 15 through October 15.
- Arrangements can be made for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Reservations are being accepted for Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Military, and DoD Civilians.
- Sponsor Responsibility
Cabin and Pavilion Reservations
| Monday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Contact
2300 Wilson St., Bldg. 2300
Fort Meade, MD 20755
Google Map
Tel:
+1(301)677-3029 or +1(301)677-3810
Military DSN Tel:
(312)622-3029/3810
*** Outdoor Recreation Changeover and Staff Training Closure ***
Outdoor Recreation will be closing for 2 days for its bi-annual seasonal equipment changeover and staff training. We will be closed Apr. 9 and Apr. 10.
Outdoor Recreation operates Camp Meade Campground, RV Storage, Equipment Rental, Burba Park, and POV Resale Lot.
We will reopen as regularly scheduled on Thursday, Apr. 11.
We appreciate your patience as we prepare for the upcoming season.
Burba Park includes six lakeside locations perfect for family functions or unit/organization picnics. Outdoor pavilion include, tables, benches, grills, horseshoe pits, a softball field and a volleyball court. The cottage location features tables, chairs, and a well-equipped kitchen.
Burba Park Recreational Area Map (PDF)
