Greenwell Foundation Inclusive Programs
Greenwell State Park, 25410 Rosedale Manor Ln, Hollywood, MD 20636
About
Greenwell Foundation Inclusive Programs offers equestrian programs, nature programs, veterans programs, summer camp programs, and a Therapeutic Riding Program. Participants may take part in trail rides, Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, charter boat fishing trips, kayak fishing tours, outdoor nature connection programs, and other therapeutic, environmental, and recreational programs. The Greenwell Foundation Therapeutic Retreat Project includes longer stays with reflective time facilitated by a therapist.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Charter boat fishing trips are offered as a half day on the water
• Price: Greenwell Foundation is funded solely by program fees, donations, sponsorships, grants and gifts, and a significant portion of the operating budget is generated by program fees; every effort is made to keep program fees as low as possible so that everyone may participate without creating a financial burden for them.
Greenwell Foundation, Inc. is described as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible and inclusive programs, services and facilities for all community members, with and without disabilities, in Southern Maryland. Its mission is to provide educational, therapeutic and recreational programs for people with and without disabilities in a natural environment at Greenwell State Park. The organization’s vision is a healing destination where people of all abilities find opportunities for growth nourished by nature, state-of-the-art programs, history, a sense of peace and the loving kindness of an evolving community. Foundational program areas are the equestrian, nature connection and outdoor programs for children and adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, and programs are offered for veterans, active military, military families and all people with and without disabilities. Current programs for veterans and active military include charter boat fishing trips with lunch and all equipment provided, and veteran activities are often linked with volunteer opportunities. Charter boat fishing trips provide lunch and all equipment.
Greenwell Foundation was established in 1966 by John Philip Greenwell, Jr., the park opened to the public in the mid-1990s, and Greenwell Foundation began offering active programs in 1997. Annually, more than 60,000 people visit the park, and hundreds of people participate in the programs each year, with new programs being developed in response to community need. Greenwell Foundation serves individuals from St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles counties, as well as from Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C., and serves the needs of the community by offering inclusive programs to individuals, families, centers and businesses. Its funding comes from program fees, the St. Mary’s County Commissioners, the United Way, grants, private philanthropy organizations, and supporters, and it also works with a variety of organizations to obtain scholarships for program participants and sponsorships for its annual event. Greenwell Foundation is funded solely by program fees, donations, sponsorships, grants and gifts and receives no financial support from the state of Maryland or its agencies. An innovative partnership between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Greenwell Foundation provides rent-free use of all park facilities and a substantial manpower contribution towards the overall upkeep of the park, and through this partnership the property has been consistently upgraded to improve access to the buildings, grounds, and waterfront.
The organization’s leadership includes Dennis England, President; John F. Tarrant, Esq., Vice President; Jane Tyson, Treasurer; and Frannie Bostich, Secretary, along with board members Joe Anderson, Teri Branch, Mark Duval, Usha Iswara, Kathryn Kopanke, Dr. Janine Wert, and Bob Randall (deceased). The staff team includes Maria McDonald, Executive Director; Janene Stocking, Deputy Director; Melisa Kennedy, Equestrian Program Director; Ally Rodgers, Summer Camp & Nature Director; Christopher Davies, Advancement Director, Veterans & First Responders Program; Keyarra Pratley, Marketing Director; Connie Sperling, Office Manager & Program Assistant; Janis Clifton, Equestrian Volunteer Coordinator; Jess Fender, Operations Assistant; Leigh Deane, Education Consultant; Joy Myers, Bookkeeper; Ashlyn Conley, Community Coordinator; and Joanna Cleaver, Nature Program Support & Summer Camp Counselor.
Last updated January 24, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Charter boat fishing trips are offered as a half day on the water
• Price: Greenwell Foundation is funded solely by program fees, donations, sponsorships, grants and gifts, and a significant portion of the operating budget is generated by program fees; every effort is made to keep program fees as low as possible so that everyone may participate without creating a financial burden for them.
Greenwell Foundation, Inc. is described as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible and inclusive programs, services and facilities for all community members, with and without disabilities, in Southern Maryland. Its mission is to provide educational, therapeutic and recreational programs for people with and without disabilities in a natural environment at Greenwell State Park. The organization’s vision is a healing destination where people of all abilities find opportunities for growth nourished by nature, state-of-the-art programs, history, a sense of peace and the loving kindness of an evolving community. Foundational program areas are the equestrian, nature connection and outdoor programs for children and adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, and programs are offered for veterans, active military, military families and all people with and without disabilities. Current programs for veterans and active military include charter boat fishing trips with lunch and all equipment provided, and veteran activities are often linked with volunteer opportunities. Charter boat fishing trips provide lunch and all equipment.
Greenwell Foundation was established in 1966 by John Philip Greenwell, Jr., the park opened to the public in the mid-1990s, and Greenwell Foundation began offering active programs in 1997. Annually, more than 60,000 people visit the park, and hundreds of people participate in the programs each year, with new programs being developed in response to community need. Greenwell Foundation serves individuals from St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles counties, as well as from Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C., and serves the needs of the community by offering inclusive programs to individuals, families, centers and businesses. Its funding comes from program fees, the St. Mary’s County Commissioners, the United Way, grants, private philanthropy organizations, and supporters, and it also works with a variety of organizations to obtain scholarships for program participants and sponsorships for its annual event. Greenwell Foundation is funded solely by program fees, donations, sponsorships, grants and gifts and receives no financial support from the state of Maryland or its agencies. An innovative partnership between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Greenwell Foundation provides rent-free use of all park facilities and a substantial manpower contribution towards the overall upkeep of the park, and through this partnership the property has been consistently upgraded to improve access to the buildings, grounds, and waterfront.
The organization’s leadership includes Dennis England, President; John F. Tarrant, Esq., Vice President; Jane Tyson, Treasurer; and Frannie Bostich, Secretary, along with board members Joe Anderson, Teri Branch, Mark Duval, Usha Iswara, Kathryn Kopanke, Dr. Janine Wert, and Bob Randall (deceased). The staff team includes Maria McDonald, Executive Director; Janene Stocking, Deputy Director; Melisa Kennedy, Equestrian Program Director; Ally Rodgers, Summer Camp & Nature Director; Christopher Davies, Advancement Director, Veterans & First Responders Program; Keyarra Pratley, Marketing Director; Connie Sperling, Office Manager & Program Assistant; Janis Clifton, Equestrian Volunteer Coordinator; Jess Fender, Operations Assistant; Leigh Deane, Education Consultant; Joy Myers, Bookkeeper; Ashlyn Conley, Community Coordinator; and Joanna Cleaver, Nature Program Support & Summer Camp Counselor.
Last updated January 24, 2026.
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