Established Neighborhoods Near NAS Patuxent River
Great Mills sits right alongside Lexington Park and California in what county planning documents call the region's principal growth area, and it carries some genuine history of its own..
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What Makes Great Mills Different
Great Mills has some of the more established, named neighborhoods in this part of the county, Hickory Hills, known for spacious homes and a community pool and walking trails; Greenview Knolls, a mix of single-family homes and townhouses; and Southwoods, a quieter neighborhood near Great Mills Community Park.
Getting Around
Great Mills Road (MD-246) connects directly to Lexington Park and the Pax River gate area, making the commute comparable to Lexington Park itself for most of the town.
Local Life
Chancellors Run Regional Park is the standout amenity here, sports fields, walking trails, and a community pool. The workforce mirrors the broader Lexington Park growth area: NAVAIR, government contractors, and St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Things to Do
- Chancellors Run Regional Park for sports fields, walking trails, and the community pool
- Great Mills Swimming Pool (operated by the St. Mary's County Family YMCA)
- Great Mills Community Park in the Southwoods neighborhood
Schools & Local Business
Neighborhood-serving retail sits within Hickory Hills, Greenview Knolls, and Southwoods, plus easy access to the larger California/Lexington Park retail corridor nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many Great Mills addresses are zoned for Great Mills High School, but it depends on the exact address, and St. Mary's County Public Schools is phasing in new high school boundaries starting in 2026. Check any address with my guide to St. Mary's County school zones.
Hickory Hills, Greenview Knolls, and Southwoods are among the most established, each with a distinct character.