Important Safety Information: E-Bikes, E-Motos, and E-Scooters
To learn more about about Anne Arundel County Police Department's Operation C.A.R.E Safety Campaign (E-Bike, E-Moto, and E-Scooter), visit Operation C.A.R.E.
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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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
- 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 |
Get your Daily Pass, Annual Pass or Senior Pass at one of Anne Arundel County's regional parks (Beverly Triton Nature Park, Downs Park, Fort Smallwood Park, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Kinder Farm Park, and Quiet Waters Park) at YourPassNow.com. All passes at our regional parks can be purchased here prior to arriving at the park. An annual pass allows you to explore and enjoy the regional parks as often as you like for a single annual fee. Passes for regional parks are also available for purchase from the park gatehouses.
Vehicles entering the park must either display a valid annual/senior pass or pay the daily pass fees. The annual permit is a hangtag to be affixed to the vehicle, preferably from the rearview mirror. Persons age 60 and over may obtain a senior pass which is a card that must be shown along with valid ID to gain vehicle entry. A pass is valid for one parking space at a regional park and are not transferable.
Replacement Permits: Please contact the Park's office at (410) 222-7317.
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.
The Friends of Quiet Waters Park
The Friends of Quiet Waters Park is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides philanthropic support to the Park and creates opportunities to promote, protect, and enhance Quiet Waters Park. Please note that the link below will take you to an external website that is not maintained by Anne Arundel County. The Friends of Quiet Waters Park is a separate, independent entity.
Quiet Waters Park Programs & Events
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