ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD —Longer days and warm weather make summer a great time to get outside, try a new activity, or return to a favorite hobby.
Whether you're looking for family-friendly outings, organized sports or places to exercise on your own, Anne Arundel County offers a variety of options.
Before heading out, check each organization's official website for current schedules, registration information, fees, weather updates and availability, as details may change throughout the season.
Below are 10 programs or events open to residents:
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks offers a variety of seasonal fitness classes, sports programs, aquatic activities and camps for different ages throughout the county.
Organization: Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks
Website: aacounty.org/recreation-parks
Walking or jogging is an easy way to stay active, and Downs Park features more than five miles of paved and natural trails along the Chesapeake Bay. Residents are reminded that water and beach access along the Bay is closed until August for shoreline repairs.
Location: Downs Park, Pasadena
Website: aacounty.org/recreation-parks/parks/downs-park
Combine exercise with nature by exploring the walking areas and shoreline at Fort Smallwood Park, which also hosts seasonal outdoor programs and a fishing pier, among other amenities.
Location: Fort Smallwood Park, Pasadena
Website: aacounty.org/recreation-parks/parks/fort-smallwood-park
Families looking for organized athletics can explore youth sports offered through the Greater Severna Park Athletic Association, better known as the Green Hornets.
Organization: Greater Severna Park Athletic Association
Website: greenhornets.org/
Kinder Farm Park offers walking opportunities, open green space and access to recreational amenities, making it a popular destination for active family outings.
Location: Kinder Farm Park, Millersville
Website: kinderfarmpark.org/
From swimming sessions to Zumba and whole body fitness classes, residents can find a variety of opportunities offered through The Y in Pasadena.
Organization: The Y in Pasadena
Website: ymaryland.org/locations/pasadenay
Offering prenatal and postnatal fitness programs, Fit4Mom organizes fitness courses that "help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit."
Organization: Fit4Mom
Website: chesapeake-md.fit4mom.com/
Anne Arundel County will be hosting several festivals under a "River Days" banner in the hopes of inspiring residents to serve as "stewards who will protect the health of our local waterways." The festivals will include boat rides and water activities, such as kayaking.
Organization: Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office
Website: aacounty.org/riverdays
Through the Anne Arundel County recreational programs, residents can pick from a wide selection of classes, such as dance, gymnastics or karate, among other options.
Organization: Anne Arundel County Recreation
Website: aacounty.org/recreation-parks/recreation
Adults looking for friendly competition can participate in organized team sports offered by the county recreation system throughout the year.
Organization: Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks
Website: recsparks.aacounty.org/
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