Arnold, Maryland, is a great place in Annapolis’ surrounding suburbs for commuter families, located within 15 minutes of the city. Littles can take classes like “Spooky Science” or “Welcome to Hogwarts” at Anne Arundel Community College, and kids’ extracurriculars like Annapolis Dance Academy are good for getting out the wiggles.
Median Home Cost: $619,663
Population: 24,041
Children (Ages 0-17): 25%
5 Parks
2 Community Centers
Top Schools: Arnold Elementary School, Broadneck Elementary School, Belvedere Elementary School, Magothy River Middle School, Broadneck High School (Cape St. Claire), Severn River Middle School
A Bayside Community
Arnold is located between the Severn and Magothy rivers, 10 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Sandy Point State Park. Sandy Point is a great spot for families to enjoy a beach day without the hassle of a long drive to Ocean City. If you’re looking to picnic out on the water, there are more than 10 marinas in the surrounding area.
Outdoor Adventures
Arnold sits at the end of the Baltimore-Annapolis Trail, which is perfect for family walks. The 26-mile-long railroad trail stretches from Boutlers Way in Annapolis to Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie, allowing families to take a bike ride from Arnold to the Earleigh Heights Ranger Station in Severna Park and learn more about the railroad.
More for Families
- Annapolis Mall (Parole)
- School of Rock Annapolis
- Severn Oaks Farm
- The Greater Annapolis Y in Arnold
- Honeysuckle Quality Consignment
Family-Friendly Eats
- The Point Crab House & Grill
- Naval Bagels
- Mother’s Peninsula Grille
- O’Loughlin’s Restaurant
- Spizzico Italian Kitchen
Local Pediatricians
- Eliza Huebner, M.D. – Riverside Pediatrics
- Rebecca Vickers, M.D., FAAP – Arundel Pediatrics, P.A.
- Jeffrey Nold, D.O., FAAP (Parole)
