2027 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan Survey: Your Voice Matters
Participate in the 2027 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) Survey to help shape priorities and future investments for Recreation and Parks. To take the LPPRP survey or learn more about it, visit here.
Bacon Ridge Improvements
The entrance to the Severn Chapel Road - Bacon Ridge Natural Area is closed for construction. The park remains open! You can access all trails from the Hawkins Road and Bacon Ridge Road trailheads. The Bike Skills Park will remain open and accessible via the trail system. For more information on the construction project and alternative parking areas, please visit the Bacon Ridge Natural Area Website.
Downs Park Dog Beach Notice
Beginning Monday, April 13,the water and beach access along the Bay front and dog beach at Downs Park will be closed for shoreline repair. The work is scheduled for completion by July, weather permitting. We apologize for the inconvenience. For alternative parks with water access, please visit our website at Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks.
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.
QWP Comfort Station Notice
Comfort station 2, located near the dog parks, is currently closed. Water access to the dog parks and pet washing station remains shut off. Port-a-pots are available next to the comfort station. We apologize for the inconvenience.