Parks and Playgrounds
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Waterworks Park, Annapolis | Playground outside "Pip" Moyer Rec Center, Annapolis |
We are very fortunate to have a many spectacular parks and playgrounds in Annapolis and throughout Anne Arundel County. Below you will find parks in our community divided by location.
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Websites you should know:
Annapolis
- Annapolis Walk Community Center at 200 Belle Dr. - has a playground (features a double swoosh slide, swiggleknots, a cozy dome, saddle spinners, and it's ADA compliant)
- Bay Head Park at 1661 Bay Head Rd. - has a playground, picnic area, pavilion, trails, and restroom
- Bestgate Park at 714 Bestgate Rd. - has a playground, picnic area, trails, tennis courts, basketball court, baseball field, and restroom
- Broadneck Park at 613 College Parkway - has a pirate ship themed playground (with climbing structure, music section and swings), baseball fields, multipurpose fields, trails, dog park, picnic area, pavilion, and restrooms
- Browns Woods Park at 317 Forest Beach Rd. - has a playground, picnic area, basketball court, and baseball field
- Bywater Park on Bywater Rd. - has a playground with two climbing structures and swings are nicely spread out
- Rev. John T. Chambers, Sr. Park at 14 Dorsey Ave - very nice playground with lots of things to keep kids of all ages entertained; 2 playgrounds for different ages, swings, basketball courts, Little Free Library, and rain garden. This park also has a mural of Breonna Taylor.
- Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park at Back Creek, Edgewood Rd. - has trails, floating dinghy dock, kayak launch, and nature area
- Fleet Street Park in the Historic District - mini urban park
- Generals Highway Corridor Park at 1758 Crownsville Rd. - has a playground, trails, picnic area, pavilion, baseball filed, multi-purpose field, and restroom
- Newman Street Playground on Newman St. and Compromise St. - playground, basketball courts, and a water view
- Pats Playground at Pumphouse Road in Truxtun Park - playground
- Peninsula Park at 1005 Bay Ridge Rd. - has a playground, picnic area, pickelball, tennis, trails, baseball, basketball, multi-purpose field, and restroom
- “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center at 273 Hilltop Lane - has playground, basketball court, ball fields, and walking trails
- Post Office Park in Eastport - mini urban park
- Primrose Acres at Garden Gate Ln. and Edelmar Dr. - playground with Little Free Library
- Quiet Waters County Park at 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd. - has a playground, dog park, trails, visitor center, art gallery, picnic area, pavilion, natural area, cartop boat launch, fishing, ice skating (seasonal), and restrooms
- Playground: Large central playground with climbing structures for bigger (partially wheelchair accessible) and smaller kids, many swings: another climbing structure adjacent to Sycamore pavilion
- Restrooms: Restrooms at the visitor center seemingly are locked at random; sometimes there are port-a-potties, sometimes not. Generally not a place to take kids in the midst of potty training.
- Sandy Point State Park at 1100 E. College Pkwy. - has a playground, beaches, trails, and much more
- Waterfront Playground: The perfect location to enjoy bay views while your little ones burn off energy. It's near the beach, bathhouse, snack bar, and large parking area. Playgrounds are scattered throughout the state park but this forest and ocean themed play area is a must. It has climbing structures, slides, crab shack playhouse, benches for resting, and a turtle (sculpture) your children will want to "meet."
- Restrooms: A bathhouse with restrooms, showers, and a large changing room is located near the beach. Port-a-potties are available during the off season.
- Shiley Park at the end of Giddings Ave. in West Annapolis - mini urban park
- Susan Campbell Park at Dock St. along the Inner Harbor, downtown - there are sitting benches to enjoy the water view, also a Little Free Library
- The People's Park at 43 Calvert St. - has a small playground
- Truxtun Community Park at 273 Hilltop Lane - Park Map
- Swimming pool, skate park, tennis courts, pickleball courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, boat launch, trails, and more
- Rev. Joseph J. Turner Park at 3rd St. and Chester Ave. in Eastport - has a playground, Free Little Library and basketball court
- Waterworks Park at 260 Defense Hwy. - rural park with pond, biking and hiking trails Park Brochure
- Weisman Park on West St. close to Church Circle - mini urban park
Arnold
- Arnold Park at 1325 Jones Station Rd. - playground, picnic area, trail, baseball field, multi-purpose field, and restrooms
- Mago Vista Park at 832 Mago Vista Rd. - has a playground, pavilion, pickleball courts, tennis courts, trails, baseball field, basketball court, multi-purpose field, and restroom
- Twin Oaks Park at 240 Peninsula Farm Rd. - has a playground, picnic area, and walking trails
Crownsville
- Arden on the Severn Park at 1103 Sunrise Beach Rd - has a playground, picnic area, trails, restrooms, ball field, and a multi-purpose field
- Herald Harbor Park at 350 Kyle Rd. - has a playground, picnic area, tennis courts, trails, and a basketball court
- Waterbury Park at 1251 Sunrise Beach Rd. - has a playground, picnic area, pickleball, basketball, baseball, tennis, trails, and restroom
Davidsonville
- Davidsonville Park at 3042 Patuxent Rive Rd. - has a playground, pavilion, trails, baseball field, multi-purpose field, cartop boat launch, fishing, and a restroom
- Riva Area Park at 3639 Riva Rd. - has a playground, picnic area, pavilion, baseball, basketball, multi-purpose field, trails, and restroom
- Riverwood Park at 1530 Morgan Rd. - has a playground, picnic area, pavilion, baseball, basketball, multi-purpose filed, tennis, trails, and restroom
Edgewater - Mayo
- Beverly Triton Nature Park at 1202 Triton Beach Rd. on the Mayo Peninsula - has trails, cartop boat launch and fishing
- Historic Londontown and Gardens at 839 Londontown Road - sound and sensory garden for children of all ages and trails through the gardens
- Homeport Farm Park - at 11 Homeport Dr. - has cartop boat launch, fishing spot, trails, restrooms (open seasonally and portable)
- Loch Haven Park at 3424 Pocahontas Dr. on the Mayo Peninsula - has a playground, picnic area, baseball field, basketball court, multi-purpose field, trails, dog park, and restroom
- Mayo Beach Park at 4150 Honeysuckle Dr. on the Mayo Peninsula - has swimming area, cartop boat launch - check here for open days
- South River Farms Park at 3553 Lock Haven Dr. - 3 miles of natural surface trails leading to the South River, picnic tables, port-o-potty
Other Areas of Anne Arundel County
- Bell Branch Park at 1150 Barbara Swann Way - has a playground, picnic area, pavilion, dog park, trail, baseball field, multi-purpose field, and restroom
- Crofton Park at 2285 Davidsonville Rd. - has a playground, trails, pavilion and multi-purpose field
- Downs Park in Pasadena - has a playground (very tall climbing structure with 4 slides, a smaller structure for smaller kids, swings, and merry-go-round), basketball courts, fishing pier, and kayak launch area
- Elvation Park in Millersville - has a small playground, trails, baseball fields, and tennis
- Fort Smallwood Park in Pasadena - has a partially wheelchair accessible playground, fishing pier, walking trails, beaches, and pond
- Galesville Park at 4811 Anchors Way, Galesville - has a playground, multi-purpose field, trails, and restroom
- Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary at 1361 Wrighton Rd., Lothian - has a playground, picnic area, pavilion, natural area, trails, and visitor center with restroom
- Kinder Farm Park at 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd., Millersville - has playgrounds (one is structure with many different ways to climb, music section, tractor themed structure for smaller kids), walking trails, 4-H animals, visitor center, picnic area, pavilions, baseball, basketball, disc golf, fishing, horse trails, multi-purpose field, and restrooms
- Lake Waterford Park in Pasadena - has a large playground, picnic area, tennis courts, basketball courts, hiking trails, and fishing
- Odenton Park (GORC) at 2899 Strawberry Lake Way - Closed for construction. Schedule to be complete in the fall of 2022.
- Shady Side Park at 1355 East West Shady Side Rd. - has a playground, trails, baseball, basketball, multi-purpose field, and restroom
- South County Recreation Center at 4510 Owensville Sudley Rd. - has a playground, picnic area, basketball, and trails
- Tick Neck Park in Pasadena - playground, picnic area, baseball field, trails
Nearby Counties - Parks You'll Want to Visit
Prince George County
- South Bowie Community Center in Bowie - has a Medieval Dragon themed playground (castle for smaller kids and a large dragon for the bigger kids), therapeutic sensory room, community garden, basketball court, and more
- Watkins Regional Park at 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro - Wizard of Oz themed playground (with excerpts of the book scattered throughout), antique carousel, train, miniature golf, Old Maryland Farm, nature center
This Playground Guide is sponsored by Annapolis Recreation and Parks.
Annapolis Recreation and Parks has year-round opportunities for fun, fitness, and child care for your entire family. Check out their many parks, playgrounds, trails, skate park, swimming pool, sports and recreation facilities. They also offer sports, classes, camps, and events.
Go to the Annapolis Recreation and Parks website to see the latest program offerings and to register.
