Herrington Manor State Park 222 Herringotn Lane, Oakland, MD 21550, 301-334-9180, Enjoy fishing, swimming, or boating in the 53-acre lake. Winter activies include cross-country skiing along with wooded trails and there are 20 log cabins available to rent. more... 

Swallow Falls State Park 222 Herrington Lane, Oakland, MD 21550, 301-334-9180, The Youghiogheny River flows through the park to Muddy Creek Falls, a spectacular 54-foot waterfall surrounded by tall hemlocks. scenic Tollivar Falls and Swallow Falls are also on the hiking trail. more...

Lower Pine Arabian P.O. Box 32, Oakland, MD 21550, 301-334-7821, Open from April through November. Patsy's Horsemanship Vacations offers complete family packages for the novice and experienced.

Oakland Golf Club 433 North Bradley Lane, Oakland, MD 21550, 301-334-3883, Golf club featuring a beautiful course with water and sand hazards, a pro shop, professional golf instruction, and a restaurant. more...