Closings, Cancellations, & Delays

Listed below are the programs, facilities, and events that have an impact to their operations or have been cancelled/delayed:

Notice

Ain't Misbehavin' Big Band Concert Notice

The Ain't Misbehavin' Big Band concert at Downs Park scheduled for Sunday, Aug 10th has been cancelled. 

Notice

Arundel Olympic Swim Center - Facility Maintenance Closure

The Arundel Olympic Swim Center will be closed from Monday, August 11, 2025 and reopen Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for annual facility maintenance.

Notice

Avenue 66 Concert Notice

The concert at Quiet Waters Park: Avenue 66 scheduled for Saturday Aug 16th has been cancelled. 

Notice

Discovery Village

Anne Arundel County no longer leases the Discovery Village Boat Ramp. The County currently has a partnership with Parish Creek Landing (4819 Woods Wharf Road, Shady Side, MD) offering free public boat ramp water access through the remainder of the 2025 boating season. The department is also exploring multiple options to ensure that long-term boat ramp access remains available in this area.

Notice

Downs Park Photography Notice

Recreation and Parks has implemented a new photograph policy at Downs Park. This is a pilot program and does not apply to other regional or community parks at this time.

Notice

Jonas & Catharine Anne Green Park - Park Closure at dusk

Effective starting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, night fishing will no longer be permitted at Jonas & Catharine Anne Green Park.  
 

Service Disruption

Lake Waterford Park Restroom Facilities Closure

Starting Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the restroom facilities at Lake Waterford Park will be closed for renovations. Portable restrooms are available on-site for patron use during this time.

Notice

Mayo Beach Park Notice - No Water Service

Mayo Beach Park is currently without running water. Port-a-Pots and hand washing stations are available for use near the car-top launch and the restroom building. A rinsing shower is located near the beach.

Closed

Spriggs Farm Park Water Access Closure

Water access to the Magothy River at Spriggs Farm Park is currently closed due to shoreline restoration work. The park remains open, though the coded gate leading to the water is not accessible at this time. The project is expected to be completed by the Summer of 2025. If you have any questions, please contact the park office at 410-222-3407.

Notice

WB&A Trail Closure Notice

Due to emergency pipe installation for the Piney Orchard WRF Emergency Bypass Force Main, the WB&A Trail will be closed between Patuxent Road and Strawberry Lake Way starting Monday, August 4, and will continue until Friday, August 29, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.