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.
Deer Management Seasonal Closures - Emory Waters Nature Preserve and River Farm Park
Emory Waters Nature Preserve and River Farm Park will be closed for deer management on Nov 5, 10, 16, 30 and Dec 8, 14, 22.
Park Amenities
- Open: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Closed Sundays Dec - Feb) 9:00am - 5:00pm
- To access Emory Waters Nature Preserve, park at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Proper (1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711) and walk the Farm Connector Trail, which links the Sanctuary to the Nature Preserve.
- Natural Areas
- Trails
Park Rules
- The park is open sunrise to sunset
- Pets must be under the control of their owners, on a leash at all times, and their waste must be disposed of properly.
- Vehicles are allowed in designated parking areas only and may not park overnight.
The following are PROHIBITED at the park:
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Off-road vehicles, dirt bikes, and similar types of vehicles.
- Weapons, hunting, fireworks, metal detecting, and littering.
- Interfering with, removing, or disturbing wildlife and natural resources.
- Storage of commercial vehicles/equipment.
Park and trail rules and regulations, including the E-Bike and photography policies, are available here.
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Located in southern Anne Arundel County, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary protects over 1,700 acres of diverse ecosystems, including tidal marshes, forests, and meadows.