In a decisive move to maintain water recreation for its residents, Anne Arundel County has joined forces with Parish Creek Landing Marina. The partnership, poised to offset the recent shutdown of the Discovery Village ramp, has launched a public boat ramp in South County, as per the county’s announcement today. This initiative will extend free ramp access to residents for the remainder of the 2025 boating season.
With this partnership, the Marina is aiding the Department of Recreation and Parks to continue providing services, despite the recent hindrance. Their collaboration kicked off with the Marina ditching ramp fees over the July Fourth weekend, a gesture that benefited upwards of 100 boaters, according to an announcement from Anne Arundel County. "This is a win for local boaters and a win for a local maritime business. I hope that we can do more partnerships like this in the future,” County Executive Steuart Pittman told the source.
The County has actively sought solutions since the Discovery Village Boat Ramp closure on July 1. They have an operational track record with two public boat ramps, 18 car-top launch sites, alongside indoor swimming pools and public beach locations, making them a community recreational cornerstone. For additional information about water access, interested parties can refer to the County’s website.
