Population: 30,462
Median Home Cost: $555,000
Families (Ages 0-17) 31%
118 Trails
6.6 Square miles
Top Schools: Crofton High School, Crofton Woods Elementary School, Crofton Middle School, Crofton Elementary School, Crofton Meadows Elementary School
Founded in 1964 as a planned community by the Crawford Corporation, Crofton takes its name from a small town in England. The first European immigrants settled in the area in the 1660s. Originally a vast forest area, much of the land was cleared to make farms by those early settlers.
Parks, Ponds and Playgrounds
The Barbara & Thomas Swann Park features two large playgrounds (including one for younger children) plenty of shade, a picnic area and a nearby fenced-in pond. Check out Crofton Park, next to Crofton High School, for a day of grilling and picnicking at the pavilions, skipping rocks in the pond, hiking and biking on the trails and climbing and playing on the playground structures.
Indoor fun for Rainy Days
The Crofton area also has great activities for rainy days to get you out while staying dry. Hyper Kidz Crofton, just a few minutes away in Odenton, features an LED dance floor, soft play structures, special events and more. Skate the day away at SkateZone just down the road. More than just a traditional skating rink, SkateZone has STEM programs, free kids’ skate events and a café.
More for Families
- Crofton Library – AACPL
- Pritzy Dollz Kids Spa
- Crofton Meadows Fountain
- iCode Greater Crofton/Gambrills
- Crofton Go Kart Raceway (Odenton)
Family-Friendly Eats
- La Tolteca Mexican Restaurant
- Fat Boy’s Crab Shack
- Nautilus Diner
- Ashling Kitchen & Bar
- Sugar Butter Love
Local Pediatricians
- Mark Lester, M.D. – Annapolis Pediatrics – Crofton
- Valory Hill, M.D. – Annapolis Pediatrics – Crofton
- Farhad Aliabadi, M.D. – The Pediatric Group (Davidsonville)
More to Explore: The WB&A is a paved trail running from Odenton to Lanham that passes through Crofton. With more than a dozen miles of trails and plenty of greenery, load up your bikes, trikes and scooters and hit the trails for a day of outdoor fun.
