The lake and the park feature a dam, a wildlife area, a walking trail, boating, fishing, and other recreational activities.

Currently, normal non-tidal Maryland Department of Natural Resources fishing regulations apply.

[3] Kline was later indicted for real estate fraud that was linked to local politicians up to Spiro Agnew who was forced to resign[citation needed].

[4] In 1969, Spiro Agnew proclaimed the arrival of the first Columbia based scientific firm, Hittman Associates that relocated for favorable lease rates from Howard Research and Development.

[8] In late Fall 2015, the lake was lowered nearly 10 feet to accommodate repairs to the dam riser gates.