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Parks, Trails and Facilities


WALKING AND BIKING TRAILS

While the City of Annapolis boasts many miles of walking tours and trails, three trails have become the pathway's backbone and access way to many of the city's recreation and cultural facilities. Click here for the Parks and Trails brochure.

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Trail - This is a 1.25 mile paved, landscaped trail circling the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.

Poplar Ave. Trail - This half mile, grade-separated, hiker/biker trail follows the old B&A rail line through the existing Poplar linear park. The Poplar Trail connects Taylor Ave. and the Annapolis Sports Complex. The public library and the Navy Marine Corps Stadium are also located along this route.  One of the main projects to build this trail was the "Right-Tree, Right-Place" Model planting.

Spa Creek Trail - Completed in 1999, this 1.5 mile paved trail provides a safe, all purpose route for cyclists and pedestrians connecting West Street, the gateway to Annapolis, with Truxtun Park.

TRAILS IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

Additional parks and trails are located throughout Anne Arundel County.  For a complete listing, please visit www.aacounty.org/recparks/parks/aacotrails_park/index.cfm

Baltimore Annapolis Trail Park - The B&A Trail is a 13.3 mile linear trail following the route of the old Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad from Glen Burnie to Annapolis.  The B&A Trail is widely used for walking, running, cycling, rollerblading, and wheelchair access. For more information, call 410-222-6244.  

BWI Trail - The BWI Trail connects to the North end of the B&A Trail and provides an additional 12.5 miles of paved trail.

Trails at Quiet Waters Park - Approximately 6.9 miles of paved paths through wooded park.  Bike, foot and wheelchair accessible.



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PAVILION RENTAL INFORMATION
 
Truxtun Park has three (3) pavilions available that can be rented weekends and holidays, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The rental fee is $50 for city residents, $75 for nonresidents. Prior to reserving a pavilion, we suggest that you look at the location and condition of the pavilions. They are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Please call the main office to reserve a pavilion. Each pavilion is limited to a maximum of forty (40) persons.

 

 
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH AREAS
Truxtun Park Boat Launch
Located on Primrose Road and Spa Creek.

Ramp Hours: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. (all days of the year)

Launch Etiquette: Be prepared to off load and retrieve your vessel in a safe but swift manner when others are waiting. Move your boat to the waiting dock while others are parking your vehicle. Purchase your launch permit prior to moving your vehicle to the parking area.

Fee:  $5 per launch payable via Visa/MC or annual pass only.  No cash is accepted at the park. Fees apply all days of the year to any vessel launched from the concrete ramps. NO COMMERCIAL USE of ramp or beach area is permitted without written authorization. Pay and display tickets (from fee collection device) must be displayed on front dash of all vehicles that have boat trailers attached. Enforcement by the Annapolis City Police Department and employees of the Department of Recreation and Parks. Violators are subject to vehicle ticketing and towing. Report any fee collection malfunctions to the Department at 410.263.7993.

Annual Pass Information: Annual passes may be purchased at the Truxtun Park Recreation Center (273 Hilltop Lane.) Call 410.263.7958 for information.

Parking: Parking is limited to park users. No overnight parking permitted. Violators will be subject to ticketing and towing. Follow parking signs. No parking on grass.

Tucker St. Boat Launch
Located in West Annapolis at Tucker Street and Weems Creek
This facility is open to Annapolis Residents ONLY. There is no vehicle/boat trailer parking or restrooms available. Call Annapolis Recreation Department for more information.

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WATERWORKS PARK - PERMIT INFORMATION
 
Waterworks Park is located one mile west of the Annapolis Mall on Rt. 450.

Entrance to Waterworks Park is by permit only. Permits are $10.00 per month for Annapolis Residents and $15 for Anne Arundel County Residents. Quarterly Permits are $30 for Annapolis Residents and $45 for Anne Arundel County Residents.

Application process must be completed in person at the Truxtun Park Recreation Center located at 273 Hilltop Lane. Valid identification must be provided prior to the issuance of any permit. Permits issued to residents of the City of Annapolis or Anne Arundel County only. A limited number of quarterly permits for $30.00 will be available to purchase beginning March 15th for the quarter of April, May and June. Permit sales remain first come, first serve. If we sell out of quarterly permits, a limited number of monthly permits will still be available to purchase.

Permits are issued beginning the 15th of each month (or the next business day) preceding the month the permit is valid. For example, applications will be accepted beginning Oct. 15th (or the next business day) for Nov. permits. Lost permits will not be re-issued. If available, they must be re-purchased.

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TRANSPORTATION

The Annapolis Transit system serves many of the parks and recreation facilities. For easy access to facilities use the following routes:

Annapolis Sports Complex - Stadium Shuttle, Brown, Gold, Green and Red Routes
Bates Athletic Complex - Yellow, Red, Gold, Green, Orange and Red Routes
Truxtun Park Recreation Center - Orange and Yellow Routes
Click here to see bus schedule and information.

 

 
ATHLETIC FIELD PERMITS
 
Field use permits can be obtained from the Annapolis Recreation office. Recreation sponsored and co-sponsored activities take precedence over community youth groups (in-season athletics), community youth groups (out-of-season athletics) and private organizations. To maintain upkeep and provide quality fields, the Department has a fee schedule in place for field lining, snack bar use, lights and field monitors. The Annapolis Recreation Department schedules Bates Athletic Complex, Old Bates Athletic, Griscom Fields, Collison Field, and the new Annapolis Sports Complex (behind Germantown Elementary). Field use forms for use beginning in March (spring/summer) are due into the office by January 31. For field use beginning in August (fall), forms are due by July 1.

 

FACILITY USE PERMITS
 
Facility use permits can also be obtained from the Annapolis Recreation office. There is a minimum rental fee of $30.00 per hour for gymnasium use for athletics. Recreation Department activities take precedence over community youth groups and private organizations. On a case-by-case basis there may be deposits required for special use situations. We currently have rental space at the Truxtun Park Recreation Center located at 273 Hilltop Lane, and at the Annapolis Walk Community Building at 1701 Belle Drive.