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Jun 29 2021

Fort Smallwood Park

by Carol

About: Situated at the confluence of the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay, Fort Smallwood Park’s 90 acres offer an outstanding balance of recreation opportunities and natural beauty. Park visitors of all ages and interests will find Fort Smallwood Park a relaxing place to spend their leisure time. Enjoy fishing, picnicking, bird watching, and swimming. The park offers a hard launch boat ramp year round for power boaters and sailors as well as a soft launch for paddlers, wind surfers and kite boarders. Hours of Operation: Open 7 days a week, year round,...

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Jun 29 2021

Bacon Ridge Natural Area

by Carol

About: The 900+ acre Bacon Ridge Natural Area is a true natural gem with expansive marshes, mature forests, and at the center, its namesake creek Bacon Ridge Branch. Positioned in Crownsville and in the headwaters of the South River, Bacon Ridge Natural Area is owned by Anne Arundel County and managed by the County’s Department of Recreation and Parks.   The Bacon Ridge Natural Area is both ecologically and historically significant. Local folklore claims that the creek that runs through the heart of the natural area is named Bacon Ridge Branch because there...

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Jun 29 2021

Jug Bay Nature Preserve at Waysons Corner

by Carol

About: The Nature Preserve at Waysons Corner is a success story of community action. The property was once slated to be a Target store but the community came together to protect the land. Ultimately the development was stopped and the property was purchased by Anne Arundel County in 2008. Now it provides habitat for many plants and animals and a greenspace for all who use it. This 30-acre corridor along Galloway Creek is on the west side of Route 4 adjacent to the Glendening Nature Preserve. The Nature Preserve at Waysons...

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Jun 29 2021

B&A Trail

by Carol

About: The B&A Trail stretches from Boulters Way in Annapolis to Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The Earleigh Heights Ranger Station (ca. 1889) is located in Severna Park with parking available on the premises. A gazebo, horticultural gardens and park benches are found at the Hatton-Regester Green property in Severna Park.   The Earleigh Heights Rangers Station, once known as “Frost’s Store” was built in 1889 as a general store. The building style is an example of Second Empire-style commercial architecture and was popular throughout the country between 1850 and 1885. While...

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Jun 04 2021

John (Jack) Downs Memorial Park

by Carol

About: Downs Park is a nature-lover’s paradise nestled at the end of the Pasadena peninsula, along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. The park offers visitors endless opportunities to enjoy nature through birdwatching, hiking on miles of wooded trails, expansive views of the Bay, and plenty of family-friendly picnic sites. Downs Park is also a popular destination for dog owners who love to let their four-legged friends splash and swim at the park’s dog beach. Anglers should be sure to bring plenty of bait to take advantage of bountiful fishing opportunities...

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Jun 01 2021

Waterworks Park

by Carol

About: Waterworks Park is a recreational area operated by the City of Annapolis and managed by the City’s Recreation and Parks Department. The 600-acre park is one of the few open space resources in the Annapolis area that provides the public with hiking, biking, a place to picnic and fish. There are miles of nature trails and a picnic pavilion. At Waterworks Parks, there are three freshwater fishing ponds for catch and release fishing only. Additionally, no outside fish may be brought into the park and released into the ponds. To fish,...

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Jul 21 2020

Mayo Beach Park

by Carol

Mayo Beach Park is the perfect place to enjoy a fun-filled day. There is plenty to see and do, from swimming to enjoying a picnic to kayaking. The park is open on scheduled days....

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Jul 07 2020

Quiet Waters Park

by Darren Heater

The Historic Annapolis Museum offers information on Annapolis’ history and tickets and reservations for its tours, excursions, venues, and other events. ...

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