The 2026 Annual Park Pass is available to purchase!
The 2026 pass gives you access to all our regional parks from November 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. To buy or learn more, visit our Annual Park Pass page.
Note: Starting January 1, 2026, annual park pass prices will increase to $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents, and the daily park entrance fee will increase to $8. The additional revenue will help our staff maintain exceptional service and ensure our growing park system remains beautiful, well-maintained, and safe for everyone to enjoy!
Park Highlights
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Park PassReserve daily and annual park passes online. Park Rangers will scan the electronic or printed passes before visitors enter the park.
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Boat RampThe Fort Smallwood Park boat facility operates year round. The ramp is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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Pavilion RentalThe historic outdoor Cedar Pavilion at Fort Smallwood Park is a perfect place for outdoor functions. Groups are limited to 100 people.
About the Park
Fort Smallwood Park’s recreational amenities include a 380-foot fishing pier, children’s playground, historic gun battery and barracks, walking trails, beaches and pond. Fort Smallwood was a sea coast defense built in the late 1880's to the early part of the 1900's. The fort was in use from 1890 until 1927.
The 380-foot "Bill Burton Fishing Pier" is wonderful for fishermen, birdwatchers, and admirers of local scenery. The historic Cedar Pavilion is available to rent for groups up to 100 people. Fort Smallwood Park offers an accessible playground that hours of fun for children of all ages.
General Information
- Fort Smallwood Park is open 7 days a week from 5:30 a.m. to dusk.
- Our park office is open to the public Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The park office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
| Daily Entry Fees | |
| Daily Pass: | $6.00 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: | $30.00 |
| Annual Pass - Non-Anne Arundel County Resident: | $40.00 |
| Senior Pass - 60 and up: | $40.00 |
If your vehicle is sold or involved in an accident and the current year parking permit sticker needs to be replaced, remove the parking permit sticker from the vehicle and return it to the park office to receive a replacement. Replacement senior passes are also available in the event of loss or significant damage. Applications for replacement senior passes must be obtained and submitted to the park where the original pass was purchased.
Guidelines, rules and regulations for special events for non-profit organizations.
Special Events Application
Recreation & Parks Events
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