Severna Park, MD Community Guide
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Welcome to Severna Park
Your local resource for living, moving, and settling in Severna Park, MD
Severna Park is a well-established suburban community on a peninsula between the Severn and Magothy Rivers in Anne Arundel County, about 8 miles north of Annapolis and 17 miles south of Baltimore. Known for its top-rated schools, walkable Ritchie Highway/Baltimore-Annapolis Trail corridor, and easy water access, it's long been one of the county's most sought-after addresses for families.
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Explore Severna Park
From the shops and restaurants along Ritchie Highway to the trails, marinas, and top-rated schools that make it one of Anne Arundel County's most sought-after places to raise a family, Severna Park blends small-town character with easy access to the water and a quick commute to Baltimore or Annapolis. Below is everything you need to know about the community, organized by category.
Severna Park's dining scene runs from farm-to-table Italian and a German-inspired biergarten to Irish pub fare and craft-beer taverns, mostly clustered along Ritchie Highway.
Cafe Mezzanotte
Highly regarded farm-to-table Mediterranean and Italian fare, a romantic patio garden, and live music — frequently cited as one of the best dining experiences in town.
Visit Website →Garten
A modern German-inspired biergarten with an inventive seasonal menu, cozy bohemian atmosphere, and an intimate patio — pet-friendly too.
Visit Website →Brian Boru Restaurant & Pub
An authentic Irish pub with high-quality traditional fare, live weekend music, and a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Visit Website →The Social
Casual, cozy restaurant, bar, and cocktail lounge with a patio and a small menu showcasing American eats.
Visit Website →Cypress Restaurant
A locally-favored spot for Maryland seafood, handcrafted burgers, and flatbreads in an upscale-casual setting inside Park Plaza.
Visit Website →Severna Park Taphouse
A pet-friendly tavern with an extensive craft beer selection, hearty pub fare, and a large, heated outdoor patio.
Visit Website →From an all-ages music venue to a children's museum and a working farm park, Severna Park's entertainment options lean local and family-friendly.
Parris Underground
A dedicated all-ages, alcohol-free music venue showcasing local bands and high school performances, providing a space for the local music scene.
Visit Website →Play Street Museum
An interactive indoor playground designed for young children, offering themed playtime and educational activities.
Visit Website →Kinder Farm Park
Technically in Millersville, but serves the immediate Severna Park community with miles of trails, playgrounds, and farm-themed educational activities.
Visit Website →Severna Park's shopping centers cluster along Ritchie Highway and Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, anchored by familiar grocery and department stores alongside local boutiques.
Severna Park Marketplace
Anchored by Giant Food, Kohl's, Office Depot, and Petco — a major shopping center in the area with dining options woven in.
Visit Website →Park Plaza Shopping Center
A diverse set of local stores, a gymnastics center, and dining, noted for being well-maintained and convenient.
Visit Website →Severna Plaza
A central plaza with a variety of retail, restaurants, and service providers.
Visit Website →Severna Park Village Center
Known for its shops and popular dining options like Garry's Grill and Vida Taco Bar, near the town center.
Visit Website →Robinson Crossing Shopping Center
Anchored by ALDI, with a tenant mix including Dollar Tree, Mattress Firm, and Sherwin-Williams.
Visit Website →All public schools in Severna Park belong to Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Elementary assignment depends on home address — some homes feed into Folger McKinsey, Jones, or Benfield Elementary instead of Severna Park Elementary, so it's worth checking a specific property.
Public Schools
Anne Arundel County Public Schools — School Locator
Recommended for any specific property, since some Severna Park addresses feed into neighboring elementary schools.
Look Up School →Private & Parochial Schools
Severn School — Chesapeake Campus
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Arnold, MD 21012 • (410) 647-7700
Visit Website →St. John the Evangelist School
669 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146 • (410) 647-2283
Visit Website →St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School
375-A Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146 • (410) 647-7055
Visit Website →Severna Park is unincorporated, so local government services run through Anne Arundel County.
Anne Arundel County Government
Permits, licensing, records, and general county services
Visit Website →Clerk of the Circuit Court
8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 • Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
(410) 222-1397Maryland MVA — Glen Burnie
6601 Ritchie Highway NE, Glen Burnie, MD 21062 • Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm (open until 6:30pm the first Thursday of each month), Sat 8:00am–12:00pm
(410) 768-7000Severna Park Post Office (USPS)
21 Magothy Bridge Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146 • Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm, Sat 10:00am–2:00pm, Sun closed
(410) 647-2904MVA branch locator, in case a client is closer to a different branch: mva.maryland.gov/locations.
To start service or manage an account, use the Anne Arundel County billing portal or contact BGE directly.
Electric & Natural Gas
Primary provider for the area — start/stop service, outage reporting
(800) 685-0123Internet/cable options also include EarthLink, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T 5G Home, and satellite providers (Starlink, HughesNet) in some areas — worth comparing availability at a specific address.
For any life-threatening emergency, dial 911. The contacts below are for non-emergency and administrative needs.
Anne Arundel County Police — Northern District (Station 3)
9395 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-8610Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company (Station 12)
161 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-1990Severna Park residents are served by a nearby full-service hospital plus several urgent care and primary care options right in town.
ExpressCare Urgent Care
153 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146 • Open 8:00am–9:00pm every day
(410) 544-0571Priority Care Clinics
550 Ritchie Hwy Ste K, Severna Park, MD 21146 • Mon–Fri 8:00am–8:00pm, Sat–Sun 9:00am–5:00pm
(410) 522-0001First Medical Associates
877 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd Ste 112, Severna Park, MD 21146 • Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(301) 284-3181Severna Park's location along Ritchie Highway keeps it within easy reach of Annapolis, Baltimore, and BWI Airport, even without a rail stop of its own.
Major Roads
Direct access to I-97 and I-695 (the Baltimore Beltway) — about 8 miles to Annapolis, 17 to Baltimore.
—MDOT MTA Bus Service
Daily routes along Ritchie Highway and Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard.
Visit Website →Cromwell Light Rail Station
Accessible via the Route 70 bus line — connects directly into downtown Baltimore.
—BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
One of the region's major airports, with direct highway access via I-97.
Visit Website →One private club and two public options bookend the Severna Park golf scene, all within a few minutes of town.
Chartwell Golf & Country Club
An 18-hole championship layout playing 6,463 yards from the back tees, known for tree-lined fairways, undulating greens, and strategic bunkers. Upscale clubhouse, driving range, and active junior golf programs.
Visit Website →Severna Park Golf Center
Right on the town border in Arnold: a 9-hole par 3 pitch-and-putt course, a covered driving range with Toptracer technology, PGA lessons, 18-hole mini golf, and batting cages.
Visit Website →Bay Hills Golf Club
A few minutes south of Severna Park: a fully public 18-hole neighborhood course with narrow, heavily shaded, mature tree-lined fairways and fast, true-rolling greens. No driving range on site.
Visit Website →Severna Park sits on a peninsula between the Magothy and Severn Rivers, so marinas and boatyards cluster on both shorelines.
Magothy Marina
A full-service marina on the Magothy River, popular for fuel docks, crabbing access, and boat rentals.
Visit Website →Hamilton Harbour Marina & Boatworks
A full-maintenance boatyard operating over 50 years on the Magothy River — one of the few local spots with ethanol-free marine gas pumps alongside dedicated maintenance services.
Visit Website →Cypress Marine Inc
A comprehensive boatyard specializing in mechanical, electrical, structural, and fiberglass repairs, with a 50-ton travelift and a 15-ton crane.
Visit Website →Severna Park Yacht Basin
Tucked into the protected cove of Forked Creek, a full-service marina on the north shore of the Severn River offering wet slips from 15 to 55 feet, forklift haul-out services, and dry storage.
Visit Website →Forked Creek Yacht Club
A small neighborhood marina located immediately adjacent to Severna Park Yacht Basin on the upper Severn River, focused primarily on slip ownership.
Visit Website →Anne Arundel County's park system gives Severna Park a signature paved trail plus solid neighborhood athletic facilities.
Baltimore and Annapolis Trail Park
A 23- to 26-mile continuous paved trail built along a former railroad line, running through the heart of Severna Park for walking, jogging, and road biking. The Earleigh Heights Ranger Station offers parking, restrooms, and seasonal walking clubs.
Visit Website →Cypress Creek Park
A dedicated public athletic space within town borders, with well-maintained softball and baseball diamonds, basketball courts, and public tennis and pickleball courts.
Visit Website →Mago Vista Park
A local neighborhood park managed by Anne Arundel County, featuring a short 0.4-mile paved walking loop, multi-purpose sports fields, a playground, restrooms, and tennis/pickleball setups.
Visit Website →Severna Park, MD on the Map
Bonnie Fleishman, Douglas Realty — serving Severna Park and the surrounding Anne Arundel County area.