City of Annapolis Recreation

J. Henson — The Capital
Dayshawn Addison, 10, waits patiently for a bite as Annapolis Police Officer Ben Keck looks on, during the APD's Fishing Camp at Truxtun Park in 2008.

The City of Annapolis has more than 30 parks and over 200 acres of park land. In Truxtun park the city is currently building a new recreation center. The 80,000 sq. ft. facility will feature a three-court gymnasium, a rock-climbing wall, indoor track, fitness center, indoor playground and meeting rooms. The center is expect to be completed late in 2009.

Annapolis Recreation Center

9 St. Mary's Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Main: 410-263-7958
Email: recpark@annapolis.gov
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Recreation & Parks Web site

Truxtun Park

Besides the soon to be completed recreation center, Truxtun Park features an outdoor swim center, boat launch, walking trails, tennis courts and skate park.

Joshua McKerrow — The Capital
Emily Hays 10, of the Truxtun Park Penguins, throws herself into the backstroke during a swim meet at Truxtun Park in 2008.

Joshua McKerrow — The Capital
A boat is launched into Spa Creek during the reopening of the Truxtun Park boat ramp after a renovation project in 2009.

Truxtun Park is located off of Hilltop Lane.
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Truxtun Park Municipal Swim Center

Hours:
Pool is open seasonally

Daily Admission:
Under 4 with paying adult: Free
4 - 17 years: $2
18 and up: $3
Phone: 410-263-7928
Pool Web page

Boat Launch

Hours: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m., daily
Fee: $5 per launch.
No cash. Fee is payable by Visa/MC or annual pass.
Fee problems: 410-263-7993
Pass questions: 410-263-7958
No commercial use without permission.
Ramp Web page

Stanton Community Center

The center offers a variety of services including a multi-purpose gymnasium, fitness area, meeting rooms and media center.

92 W. Washington Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Main: 410-295-5519
Recreation: 410-263-7966
Map
Stanton Center Web page

Back Creek Nature Park

The park, created in 1990, was once home to the city's wastewater treatment plant. It features environmental education resources where visitors can learn about watershed conservation and restoration. In 2005 and 2006, 550 feet of shoreline received bioretention techniques to naturally filter runoff. The project has acted as a showcase featuring aquatic grasses, perennials native shrubs and bio-logs.