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The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
Kinder Farm Park in Millersville is a 288-acre park that offers a variety of natural and recreational activities including walking, biking, bird watching, fishing and picnicking.
The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks in cooperation with the Anne Arundel County Food Bank and Right Away Storage will have donation trailers in place starting January 11th for park visitors to donate non-perishable food items.
About The Park
Before venturing into the park visit the Kinder Farm Park Visitor Center. View farming artifacts from the 1930s, including a tobacco press, tools used to harvest tobacco and more. Reserve Harvest Hall meeting room which holds 100 people for a seated event and 200 for a standing function. The restored Kinder family farmhouse has returned to a condition similar to when it was built in 1925.
Kinder Farm Park offers picnic tables and grills located throughout the park, two large outdoor pavilions available for rental, and a large playground and tot-lot ideal for children of all ages. The park has a 2.8 mile paved perimeter trail and several miles of natural trails.
Kinder Farm Park developed an agricultural history program and working farm that shows past and present agricultural practices of Anne Arundel County. Farm animals at the park are owned and cared for by the Kinder Farm Park 4-H Livestock Club. These include chickens, turkeys, geese, cows, pigs, goats and sheep.
Kinder Farm Park is open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to dusk.
Visitor Center Office hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Kinder Farm Park Fees
Daily Entry Fees
Daily Vehicle Parking Fee: $6.00 per vehicle
Daily Vehicle Parking Fee - Physically Challenged: $5.00 per vehicle (MVA handicapped tags or hanging permit required)
Daily Vehicle Parking - Service Connected: Free per vehicle (Military Individuals, Veterans and their Families - Services connected I.D. required)
Annual Vehicle Entry Permit: $30.00 per vehicle (AACO Resident)
Annual Vehicle Entry Permit: $40.00 per vehicle (Non County Resident)
Lifetime Senior Citizen Pass: $40.00 per person (Age 60 and over)
Daily Parking Fee - Buses (schools only): $30.00 per bus (School buses only free with pavilion rental)
Park fees must be paid in cash or check. Credit/debit cards are not accepted at the park. Vehicles entering the park must either display a valid yearly/ lifetime permit or pay the daily vehicle entry fees. The yearly permit is a small sticker which is permanently affixed to the driver's side front bumper of the vehicle, drivers side window or the inside frame of the driver's side door. Persons age 60 and over may obtain a lifetime vehicle entry permit which is a card that must be shown along with valid ID to gain vehicle entry.
Senior Passes and Annual Permits apply for Fort Smallwood Park, Downs Park and Quiet Waters Park. There are also daily fees for those not wishing to obtain a yearly permit. Vehicle entry permits may be obtained at the gatehouse. Permits are also sold at the Park Information Center. Contact park office for additional information at (410) 222-6115.
Replacement Permits: $3.00 per vehicle
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.
