On July 9, 2024, The County Executive and the Department of Recreation and Parks (DRP) hosted a waterside chat to discuss water access opportunities at Homeport Farm Park - a 25.15-acre park featuring a cartop water vessel launch and parking areas. The County Executive and the Director of DRP spoke for around 20 minutes. After the County spoke, the public could present comments for two minutes, and approximately 25-30 people spoke. A summary of all comments, including those received during the July 9th discussion, will be posted.
The County's position for Homeport Farm Park are:
Water and access to the water are fundamental characteristics of life in Anne Arundel County.
The County will respect and adhere to the terms of the deed regarding land use.
Any amenities added to the property would be for the public benefit and use. (There is NO BOATHOUSE)
The Department was asked to explore the possibility of allowing a junior rowing club with racks and a floating dock at Camp Woodlands to move its equipment to Homeport Farm Park to retain access to the South River.
The Annapolis Junior Rowers are being viewed under the same lens as any other youth recreational league in the County.
NO engineering or technical plans for improvements are underway related to this anticipated use.
The Department continues to look for ways to expand residents' opportunities to enjoy the water. The County is exploring expanded use, not eliminating or supplanting use.
The Department of Recreation and Parks requested feedback from the public on water access opportunities at Homeport Farm Park, specifically those permissible by the deed. The deadline for comments was Tuesday, August 13. The Department thanks everyone who provided comments on this matter. The Department is reviewing all the feedback received. After the review, DRP will post all Homeport Farm Park comments on this site as well as any next steps.
Park Amenities
- Park is open from dawn to dusk
- Restroom
- Trails
- Cartop Boat Launch
- Easy access to water/ long carry to water
- The distance from the parking lot to the boat launch is around 150 yards. Canoes and kayaks has access to Church Creek, which enters the South River.
- Fishing
- Special rules may apply as noted. Please observe Maryland Fishing Regulations.
Gate Access Request Form
Homeport Farm Park is a gated park with a combination lock. Please park in the marked grass area. Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks reserves the right to close the park or restrict access for operational, maintenance, or safety reasons. The gate must be secured immediately upon entering and leaving the park.
- Park open from 7:00 am to Dusk
- No Swimming, Camping, or Trailers
- No Alcohol, Fires, or Overnight Parking
All trash must be taken with you or placed in trash receptacles, if available. Insect repellant is highly recommended. There is a potential for poison ivy exposure.
Complete the online form for the combination lock numbers. The numbers will automatically appear once the submit form button is selected.
Instructions for Operating the Combination Lock and Gate
- Note orientation of numbers.
- Once combination is entered correctly push in on lock mechanism and then pull down.
- Lock should then open.
- Open gate and drive through.
- Close gate and return lock to original position.
- Scramble the numbers off of the code in order to engage lock.
- Lock the gate.
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