Important Safety Information: E-Bikes, E-Motos, and E-Scooters
To learn more about about Anne Arundel County Police Department's Operation C.A.R.E Safety Campaign (E-Bike, E-Moto, and E-Scooter), visit Operation C.A.R.E.
Park Highlights
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Swimming BeachEnjoy water access for public swimming at Fort Smallwood Park in Pasadena, Maryland.
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Pavilion RentalThe historic outdoor Cedar Pavilion at Fort Smallwood Park is a perfect place for outdoor functions.
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Boat RampExperience year-round access to the water at the Fort Smallwood Boat Ramp, open daily from 5:30 am until one hour before park closing.
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's accessible playground offers 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 sunset.
- 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: | $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 Pass *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 (Lifetime) - Age 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.
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