Parks and Trails: Rules & Regulations, E-Bike and Photography Policies

To ensure a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for all visitors, please observe the following policies, rules, and regulations at the Department of Recreation and Parks facilities, parks and trails.

Rules and Regulations

County Code Article 14. Recreation and Parks

Park Rules

  • Park is open dawn to dusk. 
  • Alcoholic beverages, weapons, hunting, fireworks, metal detecting, and littering are prohibited. 
  • Use of sound amplification is prohibited. 
  • Vehicles are allowed in designated parking areas only and may not park overnight. 
  • Storage of commercial vehicles/equipment is prohibited. 
  • Pets must be under the control of their owners, on a leash at all times, and their waste disposed of properly. 
  • Off road vehicles, dirt bikes, and similar types of vehicles are prohibited. 
  • Interfering with, removing, or disturbing wildlife and other natural resources is prohibited.

E-bike Policy for Parks and Trails

Regulations for Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) in Anne Arundel County Regional and Community Parks

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks follows the Annotated Code of Maryland’s definition of an electric bicycle, found in Transportation Article §11-117.1. The use of such vehicles on Anne Arundel County park property is outlined in Article §14-1-101 of the Anne Arundel County Code.

Please see below for information on the different classifications of bicycles and motorized vehicles, and which kinds are allowed or prohibited on Anne Arundel County park property. All such vehicles must obey the posted speed limit.

  Roadways
  • All Classes of E-bikes and Electric Scooters are allowed.
  Interior Trails
  • All Classes of E-bikes and Electric Scooters are allowed with a Medical Need Permit ONLY.
  Prohibited
  • Gas-Powered Dirt-bikes, Electric Dirt-bikes (including any E-bike without pedals), Monowheels, and One Wheels are not allowed.

Regulations for Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) on Anne Arundel County’s Regional Trail System (B&A, WB&A, BWI, Broadneck, South Shore)

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks follows the Annotated Code of Maryland’s definition of an electric bicycle, found in Transportation Article §11-117.1. The use of such vehicles on Anne Arundel County park property is outlined in Article §14-1-101 of the Anne Arundel County Code.

Please see below for information on the different classifications of bicycles and motorized vehicles, and which kinds are allowed or prohibited on the Anne Arundel County Regional Trail System. The speed limit on the Trail System varies from 10 to 15 Miles Per Hour depending on the area. All vehicles must obey the posted speed limit.

  Allowed
  • All Classes of E-bikes and Electric Scooters are allowed.
  Prohibited
  • Gas-Powered Dirt-bikes, Electric Dirt-bikes (including any E-bike without pedals), Monowheels, and One Wheels are not allowed.

Photography Policy

Photography Sessions in the Park