Quiet Waters Park

600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403

Quiet Waters Park is situated between the South River and Harness Creek. Visitors can enjoy trails, playground, or picnic among 340 acres of beautiful park land.

Herbicide Notice

Between September 30 and October 11 herbicide will be applied to control invasive trees, shrubs, and vines. Details on the herbicide to be used are linked below.

 

Renovate 3 LabelRenovate 3 SDS
 

Deer Repellent Application Notice

Deer Repellent will be applied to the landscape around the formal gardens during the week of September 30th.  Product information below.


The Quiet Waters Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the park. The Visitor Center's two art galleries display art exhibitions of the best local and regional talents. The park provides six outdoor pavilions that can be rented for parties. The park’s indoor facility, Blue Heron Center is available for weddings, parties, and business meetings. 
 
Quiet Waters Park has several locations for you to hold a wedding ceremony. The South River Overlook is a wonderful location, perched above the scenic South River. The James Lighthizer Gazebo is a beautiful setting, located on the edge of a serene pond. The Blue Heron Center is the perfect location to hold both your ceremony and reception.


  • 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:$6.00 per vehicle
Daily Pass - Physically Challenged:$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)
Annual Passes
Annual Pass - AACo Resident:$30.00
Annual Pass - Non-County Resident:$40.00
Senior Pass - 60 and up:$40.00
Daily Parking Fee - Buses (schools only):$30.00 (School buses only free with pavilion rental)
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, 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. With an annual pass you may explore and enjoy the four regional parks as often as you'd 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 small sticker which is permanently affixed to the driver's side front bumper of the vehicle, drivers side window or the inside frame of the driver's side door. 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: $3.00 per vehicle 
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.

Special Event Application for Events Taking Place in 2024

Special Event Application for Events Taking Place in 2025 and Later



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