Downs Park

8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122

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.

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Park Highlights

About The Park

Downs Park offers a fishing pier, children’s playground, two basketball courts and an amazing view of the Chesapeake Bay. Reserve one of the three large outdoor pavilions for groups up to 100 people and one small pavilion for up to 50 people. A wedding garden, youth camping area and the Chesapeake Room are available for rent. Downs Park offers an amazing spot to launch a kayak at the Locust Cove Cartop Boat Launch. 
 
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. 

General Information

  • Downs Park is open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to dusk. 
  • Downs Park is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
  • Visitor Center Office hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Daily Entry Fees
Daily Pass:$8.00 per vehicle
Daily Pass - Physically Challenged:
*Handcap discount does not apply to bus entries.		$5.00 per vehicle (MVA handicapped tags or hanging permit required)
Daily Pass - Service Connected: Free per vehicle (Military Individuals, Veterans and their Families - Services connected I.D. required)
Daily Pass - Buses & Vehicles with a manufacturer capacity of 12 or more persons:$30.00 per vehicle
Daily Pass - Public School Buses:Free for Anne Arundel County Public School buses
 $30.00 for Non-County Public School Buses
Annual Passes 
*Annual Passes may not be used for buses & vehicles with a manufacturer capacity of 12 or more persons.
Annual Pass - Anne Arundel County Resident:$40.00
Annual Pass - Non-Anne Arundel County Resident:$50.00
Senior Pass - 60 and up:$40.00

Get your Daily Pass, Annual Pass or Senior Pass at one of Anne Arundel County's regional parks (Beverly Triton Nature Park, Downs Park, Fort Smallwood Park, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Kinder Farm Park, and Quiet Waters Park) at YourPassNow.com. All passes at our regional parks can be purchased here prior to arriving at the park. An annual pass allows you to explore and enjoy the regional parks as often as you like for a single annual fee. Passes for regional parks are also available for purchase from the park gatehouses.

Vehicles entering the park must either display a valid annual/senior pass or pay the daily pass fees. The annual permit is a hangtag to be affixed to the vehicle, preferably from the rearview mirror. Persons age 60 and over may obtain a senior pass which is a card that must be shown along with valid ID to gain vehicle entry. A pass is valid for one parking space at a regional park and are not transferable.

Replacement Permits: Please contact the Park's office at (410) 222-7317.

Guildelines, rules and regulations for special events for non-profit organizations. 
 
Special Events Application

Downs Park Programs & Events

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First Day Hikes - Downs Park
Downs Park
8311 John Downs Loop
Pasadena, MD 21122
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Dog of the Month Contest

Enter your furry friend to be our next Downs Park Dog of the Month! All photo submissions must be taken within Downs Park and contestants must adhere to County leash laws. 

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Photography Contest

Try your hand in Ranger Jack’s Photography Contest! All submissions must be taken by the participant in Downs Park during the contest timeframe.

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