Arnold, MD Community Guide
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Welcome to Arnold
Your local resource for living, moving, and settling in Arnold, MD
Arnold is a laid-back bayside suburb tucked onto the peninsula between the Severn and Magothy Rivers, just across the water from Annapolis and an easy shot up Ritchie Highway from Baltimore. It's the kind of town where a coffee run can turn into an afternoon at the marina, where Anne Arundel Community College anchors the middle of everything, and where a crab house on the water is never more than a few minutes from home. With quick access to the Bay Bridge, BWI, and downtown Annapolis, Arnold offers an easy, waterfront version of Anne Arundel County living without giving up the commute.
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Explore Arnold
From crab houses on the water to marinas, a community college campus, and the county services just across the Severn in Annapolis, Arnold offers an easy, low-key version of Chesapeake Bay living. Below is everything you need to know about the community, organized by category.
Arnold's dining scene leans right into its waterfront setting, with a marina-front crab house, a couple of laid-back seafood spots, and a longtime neighborhood favorite tucked off the main corridor.
The Point Crab House & Grill
A waterfront staple right on the marina at Ferry Point, known for Maryland crab and a full American menu, plus outdoor seating looking out over the water.
View on Google Maps →Donnelly's Dockside
A local seafood spot with a well-liked outdoor dining area right on the water — a go-to for a relaxed dinner on Deep Creek.
View on Google Maps →O'Loughlin's Restaurant
An off-the-beaten-path neighborhood restaurant on Bay Dale Drive, well-regarded for solid American food and friendly service.
View on Google Maps →Arnold's entertainment scene centers on Anne Arundel Community College, home to an affordable, intimate theater for student and community performances.
AACC Robert E. Kauffman Theater
Located directly on the Anne Arundel Community College campus, highly regarded for its affordable, intimate atmosphere featuring college productions and community performances.
Visit Website →Local shopping in Arnold clusters along Bay Dale Drive and Ritchie Highway, anchored by a grocery store and everyday retail and services rather than a big regional mall.
College Park Center
A neighborhood retail plaza serving daily convenience needs right in the heart of Arnold.
View on Google Maps →Green Valley Market Place
Anchored by a popular local grocery store, with a mix of community services alongside it.
View on Google Maps →Arnold Station Shopping Center
Located along Ritchie Highway, offering local roadside retail and everyday services.
View on Google Maps →Arnold's public schools fall under Anne Arundel County Public Schools, with two middle schools and Arnold's own virtual academy campus sharing the Peninsula Farm Road site. A handful of private and Christian schools round out the options.
Public Schools (Anne Arundel County Public Schools)
Anne Arundel County Public Schools — School Locator
Recommended for any specific property, since school assignment in Arnold varies block by block — no Arnold high school was listed in the source info, so use the locator to confirm the assigned high school for a given address.
Look Up School →Private & Nonpublic Schools
Acton Academy Annapolis
461 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012
—Arnold has one local federal office right in town — the post office — for everything else, residents head just south across the Severn River to the county offices in Annapolis.
Anne Arundel County Government
Main hub for county services, permits, licensing, and records.
Visit Website →Anne Arundel County Tax Department & Council
Arundel Center, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Get Directions →Anne Arundel County Department of Health
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Get Directions →Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services
80 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Get Directions →Most of Arnold is served by BGE for power and the county for water and trash, with a couple of national providers handling internet and TV.
Electricity & Natural Gas
Customer service Mon–Fri 7:00am–7:00pm. Emergency outages/downed lines: (877) 778-2222. Gas leaks: leave the area and call (877) 778-7798.
(800) 685-0123Water & Wastewater
Billing customer service Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:15pm. Pay by phone (automated): (833) 277-8723.
(410) 222-1144Water (Select Northern Neighborhoods)
Customer service Mon–Fri 7:00am–7:00pm. 24/7 pay-by-phone: (855) 748-6066.
(866) 641-2131Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste
Report missed pickups or request recycling bins; check neighborhood collection schedule online.
(410) 222-6100Fiber-Optic Internet & TV
General support Mon–Sat 8:00am–7:00pm, Sun 9:00am–5:00pm. Technical support available 24/7.
(800) 837-4966Cable Internet & TV
Digital assistant & outage reporting available 24/7. Live agents daily 7:00am–9:00pm.
(800) 934-6489Arnold has its own volunteer fire company right on Ritchie Highway; police coverage comes from the county's Eastern District, based just north in Pasadena.
Arnold Volunteer Fire Department (Company 17)
1505 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012 • Backup fire response provided by neighboring Jones Station Fire Station (Company 23). Emergency: 911.
(410) 757-5942Eastern District Police Station
204 Pasadena Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 • Anonymous tip line: (410) 222-4700. Emergency: 911.
(410) 222-8610Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
Residents can sign up for the Alert Anne Arundel Notification System for chemical spill, evacuation, and flash-flooding alerts.
(410) 222-0600Arnold has its own primary care hub right on Ritchie Highway; for hospitals and specialists, residents head just south to the AAMC campus and nearby Kaiser Permanente in Annapolis.
Maryland Primary Care Physicians (MPCP) — Arnold
1509 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012
Get Directions →Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC)
2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401 • just across the river from Arnold
Get Directions →Kaiser Permanente Annapolis Medical Center
888 Bestgate Road #111, Annapolis, MD 21401
Get Directions →Arnold doesn't have its own rail stop, but between the Ritchie Highway corridor, a free county bus loop, and BWI just up the road, getting around — or getting out of town — is easy.
MDOT MTA LocalLink Routes 69 & 70
Regional public bus service along the two main corridors through Arnold.
Visit Website →Anne Arundel County Transit — Gold Line Extension
Loops through Arnold toward Westfield Annapolis Mall, with shelters near the AACC Careers Center, Schwartz Student Union, and Cade Center for Fine Arts.
Visit Website →Reagan National (DCA) & Tipton Airport (FME)
Secondary options for commercial and private/charter travel.
—BWI Rail Station
7575 Amtrak Way, BWI Airport, MD 21240 • roughly 22 miles northwest of Arnold, free parking available.
—Odenton MARC Station & Cromwell/Glen Burnie Light Rail
Popular commuter options for Arnold residents working in D.C. or Baltimore; free parking at Odenton.
—Arnold's golf scene is small but well-established, anchored by one long-standing private club tucked into a wooded residential community.
Bay Hills Golf Club
An 18-hole championship course designed in 1969 by architect Tom Clark, running through the wooded Bay Hills community with rolling hills, tiered greens, and several water hazards. Full-service pro shop, driving range, and the Bay Hills Deli & Tavern on-site.
View on Google Maps →Arnold's shoreline is dotted with slips and clubs along the Magothy River and its coves, from a busy commercial marina to a quiet, member-run yacht club.
Atlantic Marina at Ferry Point
A premier, full-service commercial marina offering well-protected deep-water boat slips, winter storage, and direct cruising access to the Chesapeake Bay. Home to the popular waterfront restaurant The Point Crab House & Grill, right on-site.
View on Google Maps →Belvedere Yacht Club
Tucked into the protected waters of Cool Spring Cove, this private, member-run yacht club offers affordable slip rentals, community events, and a secure harbor for its local boating members.
View on Google Maps →Arnold's parks lean quiet and natural — think wooded trails and river views rather than big recreation complexes.
Spriggs Farm Park
53 acres of wooded canopy, grassy meadows, and panoramic views of the Magothy River, with dedicated walking trails, bird-watching blinds, and a sandy launch area for kayaks and paddleboards. A free vehicle entry gate pass from the county is required to park inside.
View on Google Maps →Twin Oaks Park
A quiet, peaceful nature sanctuary offering dense shade trees, well-maintained walking paths, and quiet benches perfect for reading and relaxing.
View on Google Maps →Arnold, MD on the Map
Bonnie Fleishman, Douglas Realty — serving Arnold and the surrounding Anne Arundel County area.