Glendening Nature Preserve

5702 Plummer Land
Lothian, MD 20711

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 - Glendening Nature Preserve

Glendening Nature Preserve will be closed for deer management on October 16, 21, 23, and 28; November 4, 13, and 18; and December 2, 11, 16, and 23.


  • Natural Areas
  • Picnic Area
  • Trails
  • Dogs must remain on a leash. Dog waste must be picked up and removed from the park.

Plummer Road Entrance (Main Entrance) 5702 Plummer Lane, Lothian, MD 20711

  • Open Monday - Saturday
  • Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Wrighton Road Entrance 1290 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711

  • Open daily
  • Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • 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.