I’m Amanda Leon, an international amateur polo player, world traveler, and lover of horses. I’ve trained in polo for over 10 years, from Argentina to Sarasota Polo Club, and in 2021 I set out to visit every polo club in America.
The short answer: the U.S. Polo Association’s club directory lists 7 polo clubs in Maryland as of November 2026, and four of them are in Poolesville, about an hour from Washington, D.C. Seneca Polo Club and Congressional Polo Club, both in Poolesville, were standouts on my tour.
These notes come from my 2021 and 2022 tour, when I tried to visit every polo club in America as a playing USPA member. Seasons, contacts, and prices change, so check each club’s Instagram or the U.S. Polo Association before you go.
Every U.S. Polo Association Club in Maryland
Here’s every Maryland club in the USPA directory. I played at, visited, or contacted two of them on my tour, and my notes are below. The rest come straight from the directory, with each club’s town.
Clubs I Know Firsthand
Congressional Polo Club, Poolesville: Amazing. In 2021 the club held practice chukkers on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6, with matches on Saturday and Sunday. I played with the kids and had so much fun.
Seneca Polo Club, Poolesville: Wayne and Kate Briere founded Seneca in 2012. The arena didn’t have a speck of dust because they water it twice, and they were so kind to me. I left with a Seneca shirt.
More USPA Clubs in Maryland
Garrison Forest School Polo Club, Owings Mills (covered arena, polo school and interscholastic team listed)
Marlan Farm Polo Club, Freeland (covered arena, polo school and interscholastic team listed)
Maryland Polo Club, Jarretsville (polo school and interscholastic team listed)
Potomac Polo Club, Poolesville (polo school listed)
Red Eagle Polo Club, Poolesville (polo school listed)
Club details change, so check the USPA club directory before you drive out.
When Is Polo Season in Maryland?
Summer. There are enough clubs within driving distance of Washington, D.C., to play several times in one week. See the season calendar.
Learning to Play Polo in Maryland
Every one of Maryland’s 7 clubs lists a polo school in the USPA directory. New to the sport? Start with how to start playing polo and polo clubs for beginners.
FAQ
How many polo clubs are in Maryland?
The U.S. Polo Association’s directory lists 7 Maryland clubs as of November 2026. Every one is listed above.
Where can I play polo near Washington, D.C.?
Poolesville, Maryland, has four USPA clubs, including Seneca Polo Club and Congressional Polo Club, and Virginia’s hunt country clubs are close by. See every club in Virginia.
When is polo season in Maryland?
Summer.
Where can I take polo lessons in Maryland?
Every one of Maryland’s 7 clubs lists a polo school in the USPA directory.
For the full stories, read my guide to polo in Virginia and Maryland. Club reviews: Seneca Polo Club. New to polo? Start with what polo is. More regions: what I learned trying to visit every polo club in America.
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