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Downs Park

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John H. Downs Memorial Park Information

8311 John Downs Loop

Pasadena, MD 21122

Office (410) 222-6230

Fax (410) 222-6238

Office Hours: Mon - Fri,  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Contact Us

Downs Park Events Hotline: (410) 222-6239

Park Open 7:00 a.m. - Dusk

Closed on Tuesdays















>> Monthly Calendar
>> Downs Park Bayside Concerts Series

>>  Calendar of Events

>>  Park Fees

>>  Directions to the Park

>>  Park Map

>>  FAQs

>>  Chesapeake Room Rental

>>  Park Pavilions
>>  Dog Beach

>>  Weddings at Downs Park

>>  Adopt-An-Owl Program

>>  Downs Park Walking Club

>>  Fishing Pier

>>  Downs Park History

>>  Friends of Downs Park

   
Situated on the Chesapeake Bay, Downs Park offers a variety of natural and recreational activities throughout its 236 acres. 

Downs Park offers more than five miles of paved and natural trails, including a self-guided nature trail. The park also has a children’s playground, 4 handball courts, 2 ball fields and 3 basketball courts available to visitors on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Four pavilions, a Wedding Garden, a Youth Camping Area and the Chesapeake Room are available for rent. For fees and availability, call the park office.

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Downs Park Information Center
Photograph by Steve Streiff

The park property has a rich history which has been preserved by the Downs Park Historical Society. Volunteer groups include the Friends of Downs Park, Garden Volunteers, Volunteers-in-the-Park and the Downs Park Quilters Guild.

Entry fees are charged for vehicles entering the park. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

  

Downs Park is named after John (Jack) H. Downs, a distinguished public servant of Anne Arundel County, as a tribute to his dedicated service to County citizens. The park is located in the district in which Mr. Downs served as County Councilman. Mr. Downs died in 1976. A monument in his honor is located in front of the Information Center. 

   
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Bayside Amphitheatre
Photograph by Steve Streiff

 
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Downs Park is a unit of the Park Operations Division of the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks

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