Severna Park / Millersville: A Breakdown of Communities and Resources
Severna Park
Located north of Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, between the eastern shore of the Severn River and the northwestern shore of the Magothy River, Severna Park offers hundreds of miles of shoreline. A vibrant community, residents can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and crabbing, as well as shopping and dining experiences. In addition, Severna Park offers easy access to the B&A Trail, Kinder Farm Park, and Sandy Point State Park. Conveniently located about eight miles from Annapolis, residents can enjoy all that the capital city has to offer. Severna Park is also known for its Blue Ribbon schools.
Arundel Plaza
Arundel Plaza is a water-privileged community in Severna Park that consists of about 70 homes. The community is located less than a half-mile from the heart of the city. Residents enjoy a community water-access area on Cattail Creek, which leads to the Magothy River. Amenities include boat slips, a boat ramp, small boat racks, a pavilion with picnic tables, a fire pit, a basketball court, and a playground.
Belleview Estates
Located on Round Bay on the Severn River, Belleview Estates is a small upscale, water-privileged community in Severna Park that offers a wealth of amenities, including a swimming beach, boat slips, small boat racks, a pavilion, picnic tables, and grills. A defining feature of the community is its beautiful brick colonials on large wooded lots.
Ben Oaks
Ben Oaks is a water-privileged community located in Severna Park along the Severn River that consists of 154 homes. A truly unique community, Ben Oaks was built without homes along the waterfront, so the entire waterfront is comprised of open space. This ample space features a wealth of amenities for residents to enjoy, including a 61-boat marina, a boat ramp, a kayak launch, and two tot lots. But by far, the most noteworthy feature in Ben Oaks—and a popular attraction among the residents—is Scott’s Pond, a half-acre, man-made pond fed by an artesian well, creating a beautiful white sand beach—perfect for recreation or relaxation. Additional amenities include a pool, a basketball court, and a playground. An extraordinary community, Ben Oaks appeals to residents who have an adventurous spirit and are seeking an exciting lifestyle on the water. www.benoaks.com
Berrywood
Berrywood is a water-privileged community located on Cattail Creek off the Magothy River in Severna Park that offers an amazing lifestyle and an abundance of recreational opportunities. A boating enthusiast’s paradise, residents enjoy a variety of amenities, including two marinas with more than 60 boat slips, boat ramps, a kayak launch, a pier, and a clubhouse. Additional amenities include a community pool, a tennis court, a basketball court, and athletic fields—perfect for avid sports fans—as well as a playground and tot lots. Residents can also become members of the Berrywood Swim & Tennis Club. In addition, Berrywood’s ideal location—a little over a mile from the heart of Severna Park—offers easy access to shopping and dining opportunities.
Berrywood South
Berrywood South is a community in Severna Park that consists of about 80 homes and offers water privileges on Cattail Creek, which leads to the Magothy River. Amenities include a boat ramp, small boat racks, a pier, picnic tables, and a playground. The community features colonial homes and is only a short walk to the heart of Severna Park.
Bluff Point on the Severn
Bluff Point on the Severn is a water-privileged community located on the Severn River in the heart of Severna Park that consists of 32 home sites. Lot sizes range from one-half to three acres and include nine waterfront, four lakefront, and several water view sites. The community marina is situated on a quarter-acre site of deep water frontage on Forked Creek. Bluff Point on the Severn offers residents a peaceful, upscale lifestyle in an idyllic setting. bluffpointonthesevern.com
Cape Arthur
Located three-fourths of a mile off Ritchie Highway, one mile from the center of Severna Park, and seven miles from Annapolis, Cape Arthur is an active, water-privileged community—ideal for suburban living. With its sandy beach—the Magothy River is on the east, and an area leading into Cypress Creek is on the west—the community is well-situated for recreational activities. The beach features a boat ramp, a pier with slips, storage racks, and a picnic area. Cape Arthur is also home to the Lydia E. Giddings Memorial Playground, which includes a tennis court, a basketball court, and soccer and lacrosse goals. In addition, residents can become members of the nearby North Cape Arthur Swim Club and attend events hosted by the community. www.capearthur.org
Cape McKinsey
Cape McKinsey is a small, upscale community in Severna Park that consists of about 30 homes. The community features a small water-access lot on Cypress Creek, which leads to the Magothy River. Amenities include a boat ramp, a pier, picnic tables, and a fire pit. In addition, Cape McKinsey is located within walking distance to the heart of Severna Park, offering residents easy access to dining and shopping opportunities.
Carrollton Manor
Founded in 1931 as a vacation community, Carrollton Manor consists of about 500 homes and is located on the Severn River in Severna Park. The community has three water access points, Sunset Beach, Crab-Away Pier, and Hillbottom Beach, and offers residents a peaceful lifestyle on the water. Amenities include a beach, a pier, boat slips, and small boat racks. Carrollton Manor’s ideal location also offers close proximity to shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities, as well as excellent schools. The community is maintained by the Carrollton Manor Improvement Association, and resident participation is mandatory. www.carrolltonmanor.com
Chartridge
Chartridge is one of the most coveted communities in Maryland. Located near the heart of Severna Park, the community includes 375 homes and more than 1,000 people and offers easy access to shopping opportunities and award-winning schools. Amenities include a “residents and their guests only” outdoor pool, a playground, ball fields, and basketball and volleyball courts. chartridge.com
Chartwell
Located in the heart of Severna Park overlooking Chartwell Golf & Country Club, one of the finest country clubs in the Mid-Atlantic, Chartwell is a highly coveted community that consists of about 600 homes and offers residents an affluent lifestyle in an idyllic setting. Defining features of the community, which is one of the largest in Severna Park, include its beautiful tree-lined streets and its exquisite colonial homes. Community amenities abound and include a clubhouse, a pool, a pavilion, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a playground. In addition to Chartwell Golf & Country Club, residents can also become members of St. Andrew’s Swim & Tennis Club and the Chartwell Community Association. Chartwell also offers easy access to recreational opportunities, including Kinder Farm Park and the B&A Trail, as well as close proximity to Blue Ribbon schools. A luxurious community, Chartwell offers residents the upscale lifestyle they truly desire. www.chartwellca.org & www.chartwellgcc.com
Chartwood
Chartwood is a relatively quiet, secluded, charming community in Severna Park that offers residents beautiful homes, recreational facilities, social opportunities, close proximity to the Baltimore/Washington/Annapolis triangle, and easy access to excellent schools. In fact, some of Chartwood’s current residents were raised in the community and have returned to raise their own families. chartwood.org
Colchester
A small water-privileged community that consists of only 42 homes, Colchester is located behind St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal Church in Severna Park. But despite its size, the community provides numerous amenities that offer residents the opportunity to enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The beautiful beach features a marina, a pier, a boat ramp, a kayak launch, a pavilion, a recreation area, and a fire pit. Residents can also spend the day simply relaxing and enjoying the magnificent views of the Severn River and Round Bay.
Cypress Landing
Cypress Landing is a community in Severna Park that consists of 55 homes. Residents enjoy easy access to the B&A Trail and can participate in community events year round. Cypress Landing is also within close proximity to excellent schools. cypresslandinghoa.org
Cypress Creek Community
The Cypress Creek Community is a water-privileged area located off Cypress Creek Road in Severna Park that consists of several small communities. The Cypress Improvement Association owns a water-access area on Cypress Creek that features a pier with benches and a launch area for small boats—perfect for boating enthusiasts. The association also owns a small water-access area off Amoss Road. In addition, Struble’s Marina is located in the area. Residents who live in the Cypress Creek Community enjoy a peaceful, relaxing lifestyle on the water and magnificent water views. The following communities are located within the Cypress Creek Community:
Cypress Court
Cypress Creek
Cypress Gardens
Cypress Glen
Cypresspointe
Dunkeld Manor
Lochwood
Longmeadow
Ross Landing
St. Francis Forest
Sweet Brush
Trinity Farms
https://sites.google.com/site/cypressimprovementassociation/home
Evergreen Estates
Evergreen Estates is a community in Severna Park that consists of 101 homes. Amenities include a “membership only” community swimming pool, a playground, and a picnic area, which are owned and operated by the Evergreen Estates Community Association and available for use by residents. The community offers easy access to the B&A Trail, as well as shopping and dining opportunities. In addition, Evergreen Estates is within close proximity to Blue Ribbon schools. eecacommunity.org
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks is a water-privileged community located in Severna Park on the banks of the Magothy River that consists of 155 homes. Community amenities include a neighborhood dock, boat slips, a boat ramp, a beach area, a pool, and a playground. focaonline.com
Fairwinds on the Severn
Fairwinds on the Severn is a community in Severna Park with Severn River water privileges. The community, which consists of about 50 homes, offers a wealth of amenities, including a swimming beach, boat slips, small boat racks, a waterfront pool, pavilions, picnic tables, grills, a playground, and a fire pit. In addition, restaurants and shops are within walking distance.
Hollywood on the Severn
Hollywood on the Severn is a community in Severna Park that features a waterfront community area on the Severn River. Amenities include a swimming beach, boat slips, small boat racks, an electric lift, a playground, picnic tables, and grills. Residents can also enjoy dining and shopping opportunities, which are located within walking distance.
Linstead on the Severn
Founded in 1944, Linstead on the Severn is a community of approximately 150 homes located on the Severn River in the heart of Severna Park about seven miles north of Annapolis. Once a community of cottages and Cape Cods, Linstead is now known for its luxury waterfront homes. Residents enjoy a relaxing lifestyle on the water, stunning water views, and a wealth of amazing amenities, including a community beach on the Severn River with a pier, a boat ramp and moorings, a pavilion, a fire pit, a playground, and several trails. Linstead offers water privileges on Round Bay. The waters of Round Bay are ideal for a variety of recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and swimming. Small boat storage is available in the community. Residents can also become members of the Severn River Swim Club, participate in activities at Woods Community Center, or enjoy a bike ride along the B&A Trail. In addition, Linstead offers easy access to Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., as well as shopping and entertainment opportunities and schools. Linstead’s sense of community, its idyllic waterfront lifestyle, and its close proximity to amenities greatly appeal to prospective homeowners. In fact, many families that grew up in the community have returned to raise their own families. https://sites.google.com/site/linsteadonthesevern/home
Magothy Forest
Magothy Forest is a small, water-privileged community located in Severna Park on the banks of Old Man Creek that consists of 74 homes. Defining features of the community are its beautiful oak and pine trees and its Victorian homes. Community amenities include a pier and a playground.magothyforest.com
Magothy Beach
Magothy Beach is a water-privileged community in Severna Park situated on the peninsula formed by the Magothy River and Cattail Creek. The community features a beach lot on Cattail Creek that offers spectacular views of the Magothy River. Amenities include a pavilion with a picnic table. Hamilton Harbor Marina is also located in the community.
Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach is a waterfront community in Severna Park that features several beaches on Cypress Creek, Dividing Creek, and the Magothy River. Amenities include two marinas, a clubhouse with a playground, a pier, a boat ramp, and a kayak launch. An active community, there’s definitely no shortage of recreational opportunities in Manhattan Beach. Residents enjoy swimming, fishing, crabbing, boat racing, walking, jogging, biking, horseback riding, gardening, and simply relaxing. In addition, the community’s ideal location offers easy access to the B&A Trail. Manhattan Beach is also known for its excellent schools. www.mbcaonline.org
Nantucket on the Severn
Nantucket on the Severn is a highly coveted water-privileged community that includes some of the most luxurious homes on the market. The upscale community, which consists of only 15 properties, offers residents a sense of privacy, the undeniable beauty of nature, and a tranquil lifestyle along the Severn River. Amenities include a swimming beach, a pier, boat slips, a kayak launch, and small boat racks. In addition, residents enjoy easy access to a wealth of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities and are within close proximity to Blue Ribbon schools.
Oakleigh Forest
Oakleigh Forest is a water-privileged community in Severna Park that consists of 158 homes. Amenities include a park with a playground, a pool with a picnic pavilion, a bathhouse and a “kiddy” pool, and a waterfront with a boat launch and slips. oakleighforest.org
Olde Severna Park
Olde Severna Park is a highly coveted, water-privileged community in Severna Park with access to the Severn River. The community offers a peaceful, relaxing lifestyle on the water and boasts several amenities and a very active community association. Hatton Memorial Beach off Sullivan Cove features a roped-off swimming area, two piers, a pavilion, and a playground. Moorings, pier slips, piling tie-ups, a catamaran rack, a dinghy/kayak rack, and a boat launch ramp are available for boating enthusiasts. Residents can also enjoy a leisurely picnic under the pavilion, relax on the beach and take in the magnificent views, become members of the Severn River Swim Club, and participate in numerous community events year round. In addition, Olde Severna Park readily lends itself to walking and is located within close proximity to the B&A Trail and the B&A Retail Area. Olde Severna Park is governed by the Olde Severna Park Improvement Association, a volunteer community organization. www.ospia.info
Round Bay
Round Bay is a small resort community in Severna Park that dates back to the early 1900s when it served as a railway extension that transported passengers to the beach. Located about six miles from Annapolis, the community consists of about 230 homes and offers Severn River water privileges. Residents enjoy a relaxing lifestyle on the water, magnificent water views, and a wide variety of recreational activities, such as boating, kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and swimming. Community amenities abound and include three piers with beaches, two mooring fields, boat slips, small boat storage, pavilions, a playground, and trails. In addition, Round Bay also hosts several social gatherings and events year round, including an annual carnival and a children’s beach camp, and also offers access to Blue Ribbon schools. roundbayonline.com
Severn Heights
Severn Heights is a small water-privileged community located in Severna Park off Old County Road that consists of about 50 homes. The community, which overlooks Round Bay, was originally a vacation resort of small cottages. Amenities include boat slips, small boat racks, picnic tables, and a playground.
Severna Forest
Severna Forest is a water-privileged community located in Severna Park. Amenities include a pier on Forked Creek, right off the Severn River. The community also hosts several events year round. severnaforest.com
Severndale
Severndale is a community located in the heart of Severna Park that offers waterfront access along the Severn River. Amenities include a picnic table, a grill, a pier, and a kayak/canoe rack. Residents can also enjoy year-round events sponsored by the Severndale Community Association (SCA), including the annual Easter egg hunt, Fourth of July parade, Christmas party, and crab feast. In addition, the SCA sponsors dances, boat cruises, and trips to dinner theaters and professional sporting events. severndale.org
Stewart’s Landing
Stewart’s Landing is a water-privileged community in Severna Park. The marina is located on the protected waters of Old Man Creek. Amenities include boat slips, a boat ramp, small boat racks, jogging paths, and a playground.
Swann Point Estates
Swann Point Estates is a community located in the heart of Severna Park about 8.5 miles from Annapolis. The community consists of large colonial homes situated on professionally landscaped lots. (A typical lot size is about one acre.) Residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle in a beautiful setting, easy access to the B&A Trail and Woods Community Center, and close proximity to Blue Ribbon schools.*no community website*
West Severna Park
A highly coveted, water-privileged community in Severna Park with access to the Severn River, West Severna Park consists of about 238 homes and is located approximately eight miles from Annapolis. The beach, which is the deepest sandy beach in Severna Park, features a marina, a pier, a boat ramp, a kayak launch, a pavilion, and a playground. Residents can enjoy a variety of recreational activities as well as numerous events organized by the community. In addition, West Severna Park is an ideal community for walking and is conveniently located a little over a quarter-mile from the B&A Trail and about a half-mile from the B&A Retail Area. Residents can also become members of the Severn River Swim Club. www.westsevernapark.net
Westridge
Westridge is a water-privileged community in Severna Park. The water-access area on Cattail Creek is located outside of the community, but it is within walking distance (less than one mile). Amenities include a pier, picnic tables, grills, park benches, and a parking area. In addition, Westridge is located less than a half-mile from the heart of Severna Park—ideal for residents who enjoy walking to the shops and restaurants.
Whitehurst
One of the most sought-after communities in Severna Park, Whitehurst consists of about 155 homes and offers a peaceful lifestyle and water privileges on the Magothy River. The community’s amazing amenities include a waterfront clubhouse, a marina with 61 slips, a pier, five dinghy dock spaces, and 16 dinghy rack spaces—perfect for boating enthusiasts—as well as a pool, a pavilion, a basketball court, and a playground. Residents can enjoy stunning views of the Magothy River, participate in recreational activities, attend events in the community, such as boat races on Wednesday nights and beach volleyball games on Thursday nights during the summer, or simply relax on the beach. whitehurst.editme.com
Whitney’s Landing
Whitney’s Landing is a small water-privileged community in Severna Park with access to the Severn River that consists of about 100 homes. Amenities include a boat ramp, boat slips, small boat racks, and winter boat storage—perfect for boating enthusiasts—as well as a swimming beach, picnic tables, and a playground. Residents can also enjoy shopping and dining opportunities, which are located within walking distance. *no community website*
Woodbridge Forest
Woodbridge Forest is a community located in Severna Park about eight miles from Annapolis that consists of 55 homes built on estate-sized lots. The community, which is designed with no through or connecting streets, offers residents a quiet, tranquil lifestyle in a county-like setting where the beauty of nature abounds. A short drive to the heart of Severna Park, residents enjoy easy access to the B&A Trail and Woods Community Center and close proximity to excellent schools.
Village of Severna Park
Located in the heart of Severna Park, the Village of Severna Park is a community that consists of duplexes and is part of Olde Severna Park. Residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle on the water and have access to Olde Severna Park’s beach area, which features a large pavilion and offers magnificent views of the Severn River. Amenities include a swimming beach, boat slips, several small boat racks, a boat ramp, a mooring field, picnic tables, grills, and a playground. www.ospia.info
Millersville
Located north of Annapolis in Anne Arundel County within close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, Millersville is a picturesque community that offers ample opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. A popular attraction, Kinder Farm Park allows residents to enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including walking, biking, bird watching, and fishing. The community also offers easy access to the B&A Trail. In addition, Millersville is located in proximity to Blue Ribbon schools.
Point Field Landing on the Severn
Point Field Landing on the Severn is a highly coveted area in Millersville and is nearby to Ben Oaks, Hillendale and Benfield. Community amenities include marina, boat ramp, pier and dock. Its convenient location offers easy access to I-97 and shopping. Residents can also enjoy the Severna Park school district.
Shipley’s Choice
Shipley’s Choice is a community of single family homes located in Millersville. Community amenities include a playground and mini-park like settings. The privately managed Shipley’s Choice Swim & Tennis Club offers a clubhouse, two swimming pools, a children’s pool, and four tennis courts. http://shipleyschoice.com/hoa/
