Special Events in the
Bacon Ridge Natural Area
in the South River Greenway |  |
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Park Office (410) 222-7317 | | >> Comments | | Park Hours: To Be Determined |
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| Planning a Special Event in the Bacon Ridge Natural Area |
| The Bacon Ridge Natural Area has limited public access. In 2012, the Department of Recreation and Parks instituted revisions to Special Events held at County parks, including a revised Fee Schedule. Only registered non-profit organizations may submit a permit request for an activity or use of the property. |
 Any event, use or activity proposed for the property must support the purpose of the Conservation Easement: To preserve and protect the environment of the Property and to maintain permanently the open-space values of the Property and the dominant scenic, rural, woodland, natural habitat, and wetland character of the Property. |
| Note: There are no parking facilities, potable water, electricity or restrooms at BRNA. There is very limited trail access from any public road. Parking at the Crownsville Hospital Center and/or the Cemetery are contingent on the County obtaining permission from the State—request a special event permit for permission to park at these locations. |  |
 Special Event Permit Request Form
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Conservation Easement restricts certain activities or uses on a portion of the BRNA. Areas of outside of the Conservation Property may be subject to similar restrictions.
Conservation Easement Summary |
Conservation Values | |
| Requests must be received at least 30 days before the event. |
| Groups may not publicize the location of the event prior to receiving a permit. |
| All requests will be reviewed by the Stewardship Committee. | |
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| Special Event Rules |
1. Only registered non-profit organizations may apply for a Special Events Permit in order to enter the property via the Crownsville Cemetery. A Special Events Application must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event. Prior to a permit being issued, permission from the State to use the Crownsville Cemetery facility is required. |
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2. NO ALCOHOL of any kind. Any violation of this policy will result in the group’s expulsion from the park.
3. Please report cancellations immediately.
4. Group must leave the property ½ hour before dusk. If all or part of the event will occur after dusk (or before dawn) this must be included in the request.
5. The group may request a visit the site prior to submitting the permit. There is no guarantee that prior access will be granted.
6. All park regulations must be obeyed.
7. All vehicles must park in designated parking areas.
8. Use of the park for commercial profit making functions is not permitted.
9. There is no potable water. Groups are responsible for providing an adequate amount of potable water.
10 There are no restroom facilities. Groups are responsible for providing an adequate number of portable toilets for the event. More units may be required depending on group size.
11. There is no electricity. Amplified sound equipment and generators are not permitted.
12. Balloons and confetti are prohibited. All decorations, signs, trail markers, etc. must be removed at the end of the event.
13. Canopies and tents are permitted only if included in the request.
14. The area must be left clean before posted closing time.
15. There are no trash facilities at the site. All trash must be removed by the group for off-site disposal.
16. Any additional activities not specified in the permit must be approved by the Department of Recreation and Parks in advance.
17. NO RAIN DATES. |
| All Department of Recreation and Park Rules and Regulations apply to the Bacon Ridge Natural Area |
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| Contact Us |
Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation & Parks
(410) 222-7317 |
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