Severn, MD Community Guide
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Welcome to Severn
Your local resource for living, moving, and settling in Severn, MD
Severn is a suburban commuter community in northwestern Anne Arundel County, sitting right along the I-97 corridor between Baltimore and Annapolis and bordering Fort George G. Meade to the west. That location — minutes from Fort Meade, the National Security Agency, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, and the region's other defense and federal employers — has made Severn a natural home base for military families, federal contractors, and commuters heading into Baltimore, Annapolis, or Washington, D.C. It's a practical, family-oriented town built around easy highway access, solid public schools, and everyday conveniences like the Quarterfield Crossing shopping center, rather than a downtown or waterfront draw of its own.
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Explore Severn
From the Quarterfield Crossing shops and neighborhood restaurants to the schools, parks, and services that keep this military and commuter community running, here's what to know about life in Severn.
Severn's local dining is a small, practical mix of casual pizza, quick-service Chinese takeout, and hibachi/sushi — mostly along Telegraph Rd and Annapolis Rd.
Casa Della Nonna
Highly rated for traditional pizzas, calzones, and casual Italian-American comfort bites.
Visit Website →China Sea Restaurant
Local favorite for quick-service Chinese takeout classics.
Visit Website →Ichiban Hibachi & Sushi
Hibachi grill and sushi spot with tableside cooking alongside a full sushi menu.
Visit Website →Severn doesn't have a dedicated entertainment district — community and social life centers on The Severn Center, the county-run hub that anchors the neighborhood.
The Severn Center
The town's central community and social hub, hosting county programs and gatherings for Severn residents of all ages.
Visit Website →Shopping in Severn proper centers on two centers along George Clauss Blvd and Annapolis Rd — one a large, modern retail hub, the other a smaller neighborhood strip mall.
Quarterfield Crossing Shopping Center
The premier and largest one-stop commercial center in Severn proper — clean, safe, well-lit at night, and easy to reach right off I-97. Anchored by a Walmart Supercenter, Sam's Club (with gas station), Lowe's Home Improvement, Kohl's, an Aldi grocery store, a La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery, and a Planet Fitness.
Visit Website →Severn Square Shopping Center
A lower-key neighborhood strip mall along Route 175. The overall look is somewhat dated with a few vacant storefronts, but it covers practical everyday errands with a 7-Eleven, a Subway, a Popeyes, local pizza spots, a local Chinese restaurant, and various small neighborhood retail and service shops.
Severn's public schools are part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS). CAT North is a countywide specialized career and technology center, not a neighborhood assignment.
Public Schools
Private Schools
Annapolis Area Christian School (Upper School Campus)
109 Burns Crossing Rd, Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300Annapolis Area Christian School (Severn Lower School Campus)
61 Gambrills Rd, Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300Severn's central government touchpoint is The Severn Center, which brings several Anne Arundel County departments together in one building.
The Severn Center
1160 Reece Rd, Severn, MD 21144 • Rather than traveling to Annapolis or Glen Burnie, residents can access multiple county departments here, including the Department of Aging and Disabilities.
Visit Website →Cable/internet is a choice between the two major regional providers; water, sewer, trash, and energy all run through Anne Arundel County and BGE.
Water & Sewer
Main operations office: (410) 222-7500 • Billing/customer service: (410) 222-1144 • [email protected]
Visit Website →Trash & Recycling
Collection & bulk pickup scheduling: (410) 222-6100 • Millersville Landfill & Resource Recovery Facility (local Severn dump): (410) 222-6108
Visit Website →BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric)
General customer service: 1-800-685-0123 • Power outages & downed lines: 1-877-778-2222
Visit Website →For any life-threatening emergency, dial 911. The contacts below are for non-emergency and administrative needs.
Anne Arundel County Fire Department — Station 4 (Severn Station)
7870 Telegraph Rd, Severn, MD 21144 • Houses Engine 4-1, Heavy Rescue Squad 4, and Paramedic 4, delivering 24/7 fire suppression and advanced life support (ALS) medical transport to Severn.
(410) 222-8204Anne Arundel County Police Department — Western District Station
8273 Telegraph Rd, Odenton, MD 21113 • Anonymous crime tip hotline: (410) 222-4700
(410) 222-6155The closest full-service hospital is UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, just outside Severn's border. Within Severn proper, care options are limited to one family practice, a county public health satellite, and a mobile home healthcare service.
UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
301 Hospital Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 • 24/7 Emergency Department, comprehensive stroke care, orthopedic services, and cancer treatment.
(410) 787-4000Severn Healthcare Service
7811 Chevalier Ct, Severn, MD 21144 • Independent family practice clinic offering appointment-based primary care, routine wellness exams, and chronic disease management.
The Severn Center — Anne Arundel County Public Health Satellite
1160 Reece Rd, Severn, MD 21144 • Hosts rotating county health department programs, including seasonal mobile wellness clinics, public health screenings, and adult immunization drives.
Access Adult Care LLC
A licensed, mobile home healthcare service coordinating in-home skilled nursing care, patient health monitoring, and daily physical assistance for seniors and adults with medical vulnerabilities.
Visit Website →Severn's I-97 location puts BWI, two more major airports, and both Amtrak/MARC rail access just outside its borders — a big part of why it works so well for commuters and military families.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The closest major airport. The runways and terminals sit in neighboring Hanover and Linthicum, but BWI's employment zone and car rental facilities directly border northern Severn.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Easily accessible via I-97 South to US-50 West.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Primarily accessed via the MD-200 Intercounty Connector (ICC).
BWI Marshall Airport Station
The premier rail hub for the area, offering daily Amtrak northeast corridor service and the MARC Penn Line commuter rail connecting directly to Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station.
Odenton MARC Station
An incredibly popular, high-volume commuter station for Severn residents working in Washington, D.C.
MDOT MTA Light RailLink
Baltimore's light rail system's southern terminus, with both stops sitting roughly 5 minutes outside Severn's eastern and northern borders.
Local Commuter Bus Lines
Regional commuter buses run along the major state highways dividing Severn, primarily serving connections to the BWI business districts and Fort Meade.
Severn's four county parks cover everything from BMX racing and pickleball to quiet nature walks along the Severn Run stream.
Severn-Danza Park
The largest outdoor activity hub in town, featuring a BMX race track, a skate park, multiple lighted baseball and football fields, basketball courts, and a heavily wooded walking track.
Provinces Park
A highly active neighborhood park with paved, shaded walking trails, a large kids' playground, tennis courts, and newly added pickleball courts.
Queenstown Park
A quieter, tranquil park focused on nature walks, green open spaces to relax in, and a modern playground area for kids.
Severn Run Natural Environment Area
An expansive, undeveloped state-preserved wilderness area perfect for rugged, low-impact hiking and fishing along the Severn Run stream.
Severn, MD on the Map
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