Downs Park

Situated on the Chesapeake Bay, Downs Park’s 236 acres offer an outstanding balance of recreation opportunities and natural beauty. Park visitors of all ages and interests will find Downs Park a pleasant and refreshing place to spend their leisure time. Enjoy fishing, picnics, basketball, bicycling, and hiking through the woods or along the beach.

Park Hours

The park opens daily at 7:00 a.m. and closes at sunset.

Park Offline

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Pass Selection

One pass per vehicle, not per person

We encourage carpooling

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Rates and Fees

Pass Type	Description	Price
Fake Pass	Test test	Free
General Parking - ASO Concert	General Parking for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra event on October 9th at Downs Park. Rain date is October 10th.	Free
Handicap Parking - ASO Concert	ONE PASS REQUIRED PER CAR. Handicap Parking for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra event on October 9th at Downs Park. Rain date is October 10th.	Free

Know Before You Go

The park is located at:

8311 John Downs Loop
Pasadena, Maryland 21122

This pass is valid for one parking space at Downs Park.
Passes are not transferable.
Five miles of paved trails lead through the park’s vast natural preservation area. A 3.6-mile perimeter trail offers joggers and bicyclists a beautiful, shaded pathway, while a 1.5-mile network of interior trails is a naturalist’s delight. A pedestrian/biker overpass crosses Pinehurst Road, providing a safe road crossing for hikers and bikers as well as connecting the park’s eastern and western sections. A 1.8-mile Senior Exercise Trail follows the perimeter path south from the park’s visitor center. This cardiovascular fitness trail has 15 exercise stations.
Swimming and wading are strictly prohibited.
Alcohol is prohibited in the Park.
Pets must be on a leash at all times, except at the Dog Beach.
Picnic areas are on a first come, first serve basis. All grilling must be done in a picnic area. All groups over 20 persons are required to rent a pavilion/facility.
Restrooms are located in the main Visitor Center and a comfort station at the North end of the Park.
Please call the Park office (410) 222-6230 for more information.

Need Help?

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks

Anne Arundel County Government Building
1 Harry S Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-7313