Quiet Waters Park

Cyclist riding the Bike Path in Quiet Waters Park

The entrance to the park is off Hillsmere Drive, which as mentioned earlier is a little over two miles from downtown Annapolis. If bicycling is your preferred mode of transportation, the ride to the park is a straight shot down Bay Ridge Avenue after crossing the 6th Street bridge. Inside the park, the main trail loop, known as the Bike Path (open to walkers and joggers as well), connects to the entrance road. Taking the loop in a counter-clockwise direction, the paved path will meander leisurely through the leafy forest towards Harness Creek. For a multi-sport adventure, stop by Paddle or Pedal, accessible via the Harness Creek Trail. Rent a kayak (they also rent bikes) and explore the nooks and crannies of Harness Creek. Back on the bike (or your two feet), continue the loop, with a required detour to the Kodak-worthy South River Promenade. The return trip also passes the summer concert site and the native plant meadow - two examples of ongoing (and very different) projects organized by Friends of Quiet Waters Park.

Park Stats: 340 acres; approximately six miles of paved trail - multi-use
Park Map: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/parks/quietwaters/map.cfm
Administration: Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks

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