Quiet Waters Park

We had some extra time on our trip so I thought I would take advantage of it and get some new family photos. I found this park via Unilocal & Google and it provided a ton of photo opportunities! It’s a beautiful place complete with a large reflection pool and party pavilions!
I would return!

Huge park with lots of trails for walking, running or biking. Scenic views of the water make this a tranquil place for a stroll. The park is (inconveniently) closed to vehicle traffic on Tuesdays but visitors can park in the shopping center across the street and enter on foot.

This park is absolutely beautiful. Breathtaking views of the water and plenty of walking trails.

Fantastic Park! You can even rent pavilions for your events! A wonderful dog park and plenty of walking and biking paths amidst the glorious majesty of nature.

Bottom Line: A great county park in Annapolis for adults, children and canines.
I appreciate parks and I am glad that I have some options close to my home. I find parks are a nice way to unplug even if only for a little while. Even in the cold days of winter or the humid days of summer I can find solitude at Anne Arundel County’s open spaces. Here is what I like about Quiet Waters:
— Paved walking/​jogging/​biking path that is about six miles long and shaded in many areas
— Lots of «first come, first serve» picnic tables, many of which are under shady trees. Not only is this a great place to share a meal, but they make great spots for connecting with friends and playing board games.
— A nice overlook of the South River although there is little shade there unless you can score one of the two gazebos.
— Ample trash cans and recycle bins to make the park a more pleasant experience for everyone
— Pavilions that can be rented for special events and large groups
— A new playground for kids.
— A nice fenced in dog park and a dog beach although they are not always both open.
— Bathrooms with running water. :-)
— Parking throughout the park so you can park close to your desired activity
— The park is easy to navigate. If you missed your turn you can just circle back since the main road is a big loop.

LOVE this place so much that I drove up from Northern VA several times just to bike around or take a long walk around the water. Beautiful scenery with a nice, paved trail. It’s usually quiet and not many people are on the trail so bikers won’t have obstacles and walkers/​joggers won’t feel like they’ll get run over by bikers. The fountain area is nice and romantic for a casual picnic lunch. Almost considered having my wedding here because I fell in love with it instantly!

As relaxing a destination as you could want. Dog-​friendly, miles of trails and water sports. Just fantastic!

My wife and I spent a couple of hours here one hot summer afternoon and really enjoyed it. We brought our dog and walked along some of the trails leading up to the gazebo area where we had a little picnic lunch. We were a little disappointed that the dog beach there was closed due to erosion but it was just as well because our dog attacks other dogs because he is a little punk.
The view of the bay was great and there is also a trail area where there are tons of blackberries to pick. They also hold concerts there in the summer and they were setting one up that’s been well over there. We wished we could’ve stayed to listen.

Oh my gosh this is the best park ever !!!
If you just look at my pictures they will explain why I love this park so much! They have a really nice bike trail which is very clean it’s not too long about 2 miles but it’s enough for me and my family to start bike riding again
There is also a humongous turtle pond which we plan on bringing our turtles here to live because they don’t seem to happy in their tanks and I bet they would love the big pond just for turtles.
Very open space and quiet park I recommend going at least one time!

No explanation necessary. The beautiful park speaks for itself. By car; or, anchored in Harness Creek. DEFINITELY, a well-​thought out venue.

Great location, paved trails as well as dirt trails that are extensive. Took my dog and she had a great time — dogs need to be in leash but in forest dirt trails may be ok if no one is around.

This is a great park in Annapolis for exercising, bike riding and canoeing. Last time I was there I saw a wedding! It was gorgeous. Gets crowded on the weekend and you do have to pay per car to get in to the park. Other than that its a great little place by the water.

Buy the year pass to maximize your savings and usage. Beautiful county park with water access, trails and ice skating! Dog park too

This is great park tucked away in Annapolis. As of date it’s only $ 6 to get in per car, and worth it. The front of the park has lots of area for picnics and BBQs and a nice area for the kids to play.
Farther back is a beautiful garden and sitting area. This is also the area where the ice rink is in the winter months.
The front of the park has a exercise trail and bike path.
Continuing to go back are areas you can rent for big parties or get togethers.
An my favorite part is the dog park, a huge fenced in area with a separation for large and small dogs. I bring my dogs here and the can run leash free and burn off all that energy! But please no kids under 6 or so, the sign states this but people still bring them in. It’s not a good area for kids.
It’s not might for them to run and jump, a small dog could get hurt.
An for a romanic or just relaxing time the far back part of the park has a water overlook that is just beautiful!
There’s done of hidden walking and biking trails and off those are hiking trails that take you to more remote area of the park.
The mid area of the park we found a rental area for Canoes, Kayaks and bikes. I love this park I really do everything is always clean and well maintained I feel the money I spend to enter is actually used for good.

I’ve gone to Quiet Waters a number of times, but mainly because it’s convenient. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends sometimes. The park is very dog friendly (coming here will make you want a dog, if you didn’t already!) and family friendly. In the summers they have concerts. Sometimes kids hanging out in boats on the water play really loud music, which detracts from the «quiet» of Quiet Waters. A lot of hikers, bikers, and runners. Trails are easy to walk, but after taking the loop a couple of times, it gets kind of old.

The park is still just as beautiful in the winter as in the summer. The ice skating rink is open until 9 PM most nights, except Tuesdays when the rest of the park is closed. The gate is not attended after 5 PM (as of January) so the admission is free after dark (to visit the ice skating rink only).
Most people don’t realize the food vendor, Pit Boys is open in the visitor center providing hot and cold meals days and evenings when the skating rink is open.
The park admission is $ 6 per vehicle, with discounts to veterans and others. The annual pass, which is the only way to go, is $ 40 which gives you unlimited access to the park!
If you’re looking for upcoming events or want to volunteer to support the park, please check out «The Friends of Quiet Waters Park» website or Facebook page. This non-​profit group organizes events and raises money toward the effort to conserve and support the park.
The dog park at Quiet Waters is the largest in the county. It is well supported by the avid pet owners who bring their companions here nearly everyday.
Also, be sure to check out the new reading area near the ice skating rink when you are there. It is a butterfly garden and has beautiful landscaping and hardscaping. Built with impervious concrete and other environmentally sustainable material. It was built with 100% of donations through Garrett’s Light, a foundation for a child who loved the parks of Anne Arundel County and Quiet Waters Park.

The Ice Rink is open again!!! 9 am to 9 pm! It’s nothing phenomenal but it’s a great experience and they sell hot cocoa just outside the rink so you can get some while you are there taking a break.
The rest of the park I am also a fan of. They have a dog area which is fun to watch. The paths through the woods are good. There are a lot of events here when the weather is better. You can rent the inside locations and it’s lovely for a quaint outdoor wedding in the summer.
The pavilion snacks are limited (better off bringing a snack with you).

This was a nice little treat in Annapolis! We drove through some not so scenic neighborhoods and then suddenly came upon the entrance to the park. The park is huge — the trails aren’t that long but having a bike is nice for getting from area to area.
There’s a lot to do here — watch a concert on the huge lawn, walk the trails, visit the boat dock, or go ice skating in the winter.
However, the best view is at South River Overlook. Don’t miss it!

Beautiful park! It’s a shame the dog beach is still closed, but honestly, my dog doesn’t like to swim anyway so he just watches the other dogs from afar, not a big deal. They have several miles of nature trails, and my dog would much rather explore those with me. They have some beautiful buildings that you can rent out for event, and the welcome center even has a café with nice tables and comfy seats. There’s plenty of outdoor seating around the pavillion and ice skating rink, and in the summertime the rink is a lovely pool/​fountain.
They have some very good playgrounds for the little ones and lots of picnic areas. There are also lots of events, with live music and other entertainment.
I’ve seen some comments about the restrooms being nasty, but I’ve never noticed this… I mean, it’s a park, so I don’t expect a restroom attendant and mouthwash, but they’ve never been dirty or nasty.
Admission to the park is $ 6 per day, or $ 40 for an annual pass that’s good at all the county parks, which isn’t a bad deal at all.

Upkeeping a park like this is such a worthy investment for the neighborhood.
There’s a café in the Pavilion where you can get snacks! I didn’t see a single sign but walked in looking for a map/​pamphlet and found the snack bar instead. Lots of tables with nice art work and comfy seats to relax and hideaway from the summer heat while still enjoying the views through large glass window panes.
The dog beach is closed due to bad erosion but it’s still a nice short stroll from the parking lot to the water’s edge where you can sit under a little pavilion or along the pier and enjoy ducks skimming the waters surface, trying to stay in front of the little boats while they zoom by. It was tempting to eat the raspberries and blackberries growing wild along the way but I didn’t…
See if you can find the alligator and tiger hiding among the trees. They’re actually carved and painted into an old fallen tree trunk.