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Boat Ramp Update
The County currently has a partnership with Parish Creek Landing (4819 Woods Wharf Road, Shady Side, MD), which offers free public boat ramp access through the remainder of 2025.
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County statement on reopening of Discovery Village
On October 16th County Executive Steuart Pittman announced a new agreement between Anne Arundel County and Discovery Village Shady Side, LLC to provide public water access by reopening the county’s boat ramp at Discovery Village, effective immediately. Read Press Release
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Discovery Village Closure Notice
Beginning Monday, November 3, the parking lot at the Discovery Village Boat Ramp will be closed to all traffic for asphalt paving. This closure is expected to last for five days, depending on weather conditions. The County currently has a partnership with Parish Creek Landing, located at 4819 Woods Wharf Road, Shady Side, MD, offering free public boat ramp access through the end of 2025.
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Herbicide Spray Notice
During the week of October 27th, targeted herbicide applications will be conducted to control invasive species, including Tree of Heaven and Autumn Olive, throughout Quiet Waters Park. Areas where spraying will take place will be marked with yellow signs. You can find information about the products being used at the links below.
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Herbicide Spray Notice
The Jack Creek Park will close on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, for herbicide to enhance its meadows, weather permitting. The park will reopen on Friday, October 31. For more information about the spraying, please see the attached document.
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Lake Waterford Dredging
Beginning the week of September 22, construction will begin for the Lake Waterford Dredging and Shoreline Enhancement Project. During this period, fishing at Lake Waterford Park will be prohibited, and the small parking lot closest to the dam along Maryland Route 648 (Baltimore - Annapolis Blvd) will be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience. To learn more about this project, please visit the Lake Waterford Park Dredging Project website.
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Park Closures Due to Deer Management
Emory Waters Nature Preserve and River Farm Park will be closed on the following dates due to deer management:
- Monday, October 20, 2025
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Monday, November 10, 2025
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Monday, December 15, 2025
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Park Closures Due to Deer Management
Wootons Landing Wetland Park will be closed on the following dates due to deer management:
- Friday, October 24, 2025
- Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Monday, November 10, 2025
- Friday, November 21, 2025
- Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Park Closures Due to Deer Management
Magothy Greenway Natural Area and Loopers Field will be closed until 1 p.m. on the following dates due to deer management:
- Friday, October 17, 2025
- Monday, October 27, 2025
- Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Friday, November 21, 2025
- Monday, December 1, 2025
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Park Closures Due to Deer Management
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Park will be closed until 1 p.m. on the following dates due to deer management:
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025
- Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Monday, November 17, 2025
- Monday, December 8, 2025
- Friday, December 19, 2025
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Park Closures Due to Deer Management
Beverly Triton Nature Park will be closed until 1 p.m. on the following dates due to deer management:
- Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Friday, November 7, 2025
- Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Friday, December 12, 2025
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Park Closures Due to Deer Management
Glendening Nature Preserve will be closed on the following dates due to deer management:
- Friday, October 17, 2025
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Friday, November 14, 2025
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Friday, December 5, 2025
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Park Closures Due to Deer Management
Magothy Greenway Natural Area and Loopers Field will be closed until 1 p.m. on the following dates due to deer management:
- Friday, October 17, 2025
- Monday, October 27, 2025
- Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Friday, November 21, 2025
- Monday, December 1, 2025
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025