Park Highlights
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Blue Heron CenterThe spectacular beauty and elegance of Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, combined with the Blue Heron Center, make this facility the perfect place for your big day.
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Ice RinkThe Quiet Waters Park Ice Rink is located in front of the Visitor Center and offers a pleasant and safe environment to enjoy ice skating outdoors. We have skates, helmets, and we sharpen skates on-site.
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Dog Park and BeachQuiet Waters Park offers dedicated off-leash areas for dogs, including a dog beach and a dog park. The dog park features separate runs for both small and large dogs.
About the Park
The Quiet Waters Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the park. There, you'll find two art galleries displaying works from the best local and regional talents. The Visitor Center also serves as home to the park's outdoor ice rink, which operates during the winter months. From the Visitor Center, head out to explore the park's miles of paved trails. Along the trails, you can learn about the park's history and ecosystem at several wayside educational signs. You'll also see over a dozen sculptures, sprinkled throughout the park, courtesy of the park's non-profit support group, the Friends of Quiet Waters Park.
In addition to six outdoor pavilions that can be reserved for parties, Quiet Waters Park offers several unique venues that can be reserved for ceremonies. The South River Overlook, perched above the South River, offers stunning water views. The James Lighthizer Gazebo is located on the edge of a serene pond with a private bridge, perfect for photos, included with reservations. The Blue Heron Center is the perfect location to hold both a ceremony and reception, with a private garden terrace included with reservations.
General Information
General Park Rules
- All dogs must be on a leash at all times in the park.
- Alcohol, fires, grills, and balloons are not permitted anywhere in the park.
- All music must be kept to a minimum volume and amplified music is not permitted.
- Canopies/tents are not permitted on park property.
- Quiet Waters Park is open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to dusk.
- Quiet Waters Park is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Visitor Center Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
| 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 |
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. Replacement senior passes are also available in the event of loss or significant damage. Applications for replacement senior passes must be obtained and submitted to the park where the original pass was purchased.
Guidelines, rules and regulations for special events for non-profit organizations. The following application outlines the Departments policies and procedures as pertains to having a special event at Quiet Waters Park.
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