Arnold / Broadneck: A Breakdown of Communities and Resources

Apr 27

Arnold is located north of Annapolis on the Broadneck Peninsula in Anne Arundel County. A scenic community, Arnold boasts several beaches and trails and offers ample opportunities for recreational activities. The community is located within close proximity to Arnold Park, Broadneck Park, Bay Hills Golf Club, the B&A Trail, Quiet Waters Park, and Sandy Point State Park. Arnold is also conveniently located five miles from downtown Annapolis, offering residents easy access to a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Home to Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold is known for its Blue Ribbon schools.

Bay Hills

Bay Hills is a community on the Broadneck peninsula in Arnold that consists of more than 600 homes. The community, which is located within a five-minute drive to Annapolis, offers a wealth of amenities for residents to enjoy, including two playgrounds, a covered pavilion with picnic tables that is equipped with electricity, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, an open playing field, and a swimming pool. (A baby pool is also available.) But that’s not all: Bay Hills also features two amazing features: a scenic championship 18-hole golf course and a shopping center, which includes a supermarket, a pharmacy, a delicatessen, a seafood market, American, Italian, and Chinese restaurants, a coffee shop, a florist, a hair salon, and much more. An active, vibrant community, Bay Hills offers residents an upscale lifestyle and the opportunity to enjoy a variety of fun recreational activities. bayhillsonline.com and bayhillsgc.com

Bayberry

Bayberry is a water-privileged community in Arnold that offers magnificent views of the Magothy River. Amenities include boat slips, a boat ramp, small boat racks, a swimming beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, and benches. Residents also enjoy easy access to the Bay Hills Shopping Center, which is located only two miles from Bayberry.

Cape St. Claire

Cape St. Claire is a covenanted community in Arnold that is located about seven miles east of Annapolis. Originally designed as a community of summer cottages, Cape St. Claire now consists of more than 2,300 single-family homes of various sizes and styles and approximately 7,800 year-round residents. A dynamic community, Cape St. Claire offers residents a relaxing, upscale lifestyle and amazing amenities, including three marinas and about 200 boat slips—perfect for boating enthusiasts—as well as parks, scenic beaches, and a clubhouse. In addition, a shopping center, Broadneck High School, Cape St. Claire Elementary School, and Cape St. Claire Swim Club are conveniently located in the community. Residents can also enjoy annual community events, including the strawberry festival and the July 4th celebration. cscia.org

College Manor

College Manor is a community located on the Broadneck Peninsula in Arnold a few miles northeast of Annapolis that consists of 140 detached two-story single-family homes. The community was designed as a series of cul-de-sacs with only one entrance/exit, which eliminates drive-through traffic. Amenities include a large community playground, picnic tables, park benches, and a hiking trail. Residents also enjoy easy access to recreational opportunities, including the B&A Trail, Bay Hills Golf Club, Broadneck Park, Sandy Point State Park, and the Chesapeake Bay. In addition, College Manor is within close proximity to excellent schools. collegemanorbanner.net

Divinity Cove

Divinity Cove is a community in Arnold that consists mostly of colonial homes. Residents can enjoy fishing, crabbing, and launching small boats from the community’s recreational pier. In addition, Twin Oaks Park is located within walking distance. divinitycove.org

Foxmoor

Foxmoor is a community located on the Broadneck Peninsula in Arnold about 10 miles from downtown Annapolis that consists of 177 homes situated on 40 acres in a beautiful woodland setting. Residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle in a quiet community with no through traffic surrounded by the beauty of nature and an abundance of wildlife, including red fox, white tail deer, and red tail hawks. An especially noteworthy attraction are the Kwanzan Japanese cherry trees, which are found throughout the community. Amenities include a tot lot and a rec lot with a half-court basketball and grassy free play area. In addition, residents enjoy easy access to Bay Hills Golf Course, Bay Hills Swim Club, Broadneck Park, Broadneck Peninsula Walking Trail, and Sandy Point State Park. Foxmoor is also located within close proximity to excellent schools. foxmoorassociationinc.org

Glen Oban

Glen Oban is a highly sought-after community in Arnold that consists of about 80 homes. The community water-access area is located on Asquith Creek, which leads to the Severn River. Residents enjoy a peaceful, upscale lifestyle and amazing water views. Amenities include boat slips, small boat racks, a pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a playground.

Harting Farm

Harting Farm is a community located in Arnold just outside of historic Annapolis that consists of about 100 homes. Amenities include a six-lane Olympic style pool, a wading pool, a clubhouse, ponds, pet-friendly walking paths, and a tot lot. Residents enjoy easy access to shopping opportunities and close proximity to excellent schools, including Anne Arundel Community College. hartingfarm.com

Mago Vista

The Mago Vista Area Civic Association, Inc. (MVACA) serves several communities in Arnold, including Belvedere Beach, Belvedere Heights, Birchwood, Broadwater Beach, Campus Green, Capri Estates, Cedar Haven, Cherrywood, Diamond Knoll, Fernbrook, Harmony Point, Harting Farm, Jefferson Estates, Longview on the Magothy, Mago Vista, Magothy Estates, Magothy Manor, Magothy Shores, Mill Creek, Moorings on the Magothy, Schooler’s Pond, Spriggs Cove, Stoney Point, West Magothy Manor, Wexford, and Windsor Forest. The association works tirelessly to maintain and enhance the overall beauty of the area to ensure that all residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle. In addition, the MVACA hosts fun annual events, including an Easter egg hunt, Santa’s ride, and other activities, and has an Athletic Committee that sponsors basketball and soccer teams. magovista.org

Moorings on the Magothy

Moorings on the Magothy is a highly coveted, water-privileged community of townhomes located in Arnold about 10 minutes from Annapolis. The gated community offers several amenities, including a sandy beach, a pier, and two tennis courts, and also hosts special social events, such as “Wednesdays on the Water” and sunset parties. Residents enjoy an idyllic lifestyle and magnificent views of the Magothy River. In addition, Ferry Point Marina and The Point Crab House & Grill are located about a half-mile away from the community. mooringsonthemagothy.org

Magothy Estates

Magothy Estates is a community located in Arnold that consists of 162 homes. Amenities include nine acres of common area with walking paths and beach property at the end of River Road magothyestates.org

Pines on the Severn

Pines on the Severn (The Pines) is a community located on the east bank of the Severn River in Arnold that consists of 237 homes. The community is situated on a peninsula bordered by the north and south branches of Chase Creek and offers spectacular views of the Severn River. Amenities include boat slips, a boat ramp, recreational piers, small boat racks, a mooring field, pump-out service, a swimming beach, pavilions, community trails, picnic tables, grills, and a playground. In addition, residents enjoy easy access to the B&A Trail and the Arnold Station Shopping Center and can become members of the Chase Creek Swim Club. pinesonthesevern.org

Raintree

Raintree is a community located on the Broadneck Peninsula between the Severn and Magothy Rivers in Arnold that consists of 89 homes. Residents enjoy easy access to shopping, scenic parks and trails, golf courses, and the Chesapeake Bay. The community is also located within walking distance to Anne Arundel Community College and is only a short drive to the United States Naval Academy. In addition, Raintree is within close proximity to excellent schools. raintreearnold.com

Revell Downs

Revell Downs is a community located on the Broadneck Peninsula in Arnold. Community amenities include a tot lot, a baseball field, a tennis court, and a basketball court. revelldowns.com

Rugby Hall

Rugby Hall is a highly coveted community located in Arnold about eight miles from Annapolis that offers Severn River water privileges. The community consists of approximately 100 homes situated on beautiful, spacious lots that feature rolling hills and scenic vistas. Residents enjoy an idyllic lifestyle on the water and stunning views. The community, which overlooks Round Bay, offers a wealth of amenities for boating enthusiasts, including a community beach, a marina, a pier, a boat ramp, and small boat storage racks. Additional amenities include a community pavilion, a covered picnic area, and a playground. Rugby Hall also offers residents easy access to the B&A Trail and Woods Community Center and is within close proximity to Blue Ribbon schools.

Shore Acres

Shore Acres is a water-privileged community located on the Magothy River and Deep Creek in Arnold. For purposes of county land records, it is referred to as the subdivision of Shore Acres. However, for community matters, the area includes Adams Point, Weatherly, and adjacent properties. All of these areas are served by the Shore Acres Improvement Association. The Association provides and maintains a wide range of amenities for residents to enjoy, including a community beach with picnic tables and grills, a playground, a recreation field with a basketball court, a boat ramp, and a clubhouse. shoreacresmd.org

Stonington

Stonington is a prestigious water-privileged community in Arnold that consists of large colonial homes. The community water-access area features stone walls, walkways, and patios that overlook the Magothy River—offering magnificent views of the water. Amenities include a pier, boat slips, small boat racks, a swimming beach, two tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground, a picnic area, grills, and a fire pit. An ideal community for boating enthusiasts, residents can also enjoy the shops and restaurants in the Bay Hills Shopping Center, which is located only two miles from Stonington.

Twin Harbors

Twin Harbors is a water-privileged community in Arnold that consists of about 150 homes on a peninsula between Dividing Creek and Mill Creek, which leads to the Magothy River. Residents enjoy a wealth of amenities, including a marina, boat slips, a boat ramp, a pier, small boat racks, a pavilion, a scenic playground—which is situated at the tip of the peninsula and surrounded by water—picnic tables, and grills. In addition, Twin Oaks Park is within walking distance.

Ulmstead Cove

Ulmstead Cove is a waterfront community located on the Broadneck Peninsula in Arnold about seven miles from downtown Annapolis that consists of 38 homes. Several homes are situated along Forked Creek, immediately off the Magothy River. Amenities include a community beach and a pier. Residents can enjoy a walk on the tree-lined path, play basketball on the sport court, or fish from the pier. In addition, Ulmstead Cove is located within close proximity to excellent schools, including Broadneck Elementary, a Blue Ribbon school that is within walking distance of the community.

Ulmstead Estates

Ulmstead Estates is a prestigious water-privileged community located in Arnold just north of Annapolis on a peninsula situated in one of the most picturesque parts of the Magothy River. The community, which consists of about 359 homes, offers a wealth of amazing amenities, including two marinas with 110 slips and a boat launching ramp—perfect for boating enthusiasts—four lighted tennis courts, “The Point” beach, a barn with stable facilities for 12 horses, and a swimming pool that is home to the Ulmstead Swim Team. Residents can participate in a wide variety of recreational activities or simply relax on the beach and enjoy the magnificent views and the glorious sunsets. In addition, the community also hosts exciting events throughout the year. A luxurious community, Ulmstead Estates offers residents the relaxing, upscale lifestyle that they desire. ulmstead.com

Ulmstead Gardens

Ulmstead Gardens is a community located in Arnold that consists of 237 townhomes situated on 50 acres of private and community property. Amenities include a walking path, a park, a playground, and a basketball court. ugca.squarespace.com

Winchester on the Severn

Winchester on the Severn is a water-privileged community located in Arnold just outside of downtown Annapolis on the Severn River that consists of about 100 homes. Amenities include a private beach and a pier. Residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle on the water and enjoy boating and other recreational activities, relaxing on the beach, and stunning water views. winchesteronthesevern.com