I find Down’s Park to be a hostile place due to the aggressiveness and bullying behavior by their Rangers. They are constantly picking on visitors for silly issues. For example, if you are parked facing the water in an empty unlined parking lot, they will harass you and want you to park in a certain way. The front entrance staff are at best unpleasant. These Rangers not only bully you but they harass you too. The Rangers will stop you on the trails to tell you the park closes in an hour. Why, other than to harass you, would they stop you with an hour until closing? These same Rangers recklessly speed through the trails endangering bike riders and walkers alike. I have had to quickly get off the trail to avoid getting hit. I have witnessed staff doing wheelies on their golf like carts near the administration building further endangering visitors. This Is a toxic and dangerous environment for visitors. I live near Down’s but I drive to Fort Smallwood Park where the staff are friendly and helpful. What a difference in the two Parks! The park superintendent at Fort Smallwood Park is wonderful and he has genuine people skills. The superintendent at Down’s appears unfriendly and arrogant. This superintendent should be held fully accountable for the toxic environment he has helped to create at this facility. At Down’s Park they rudely place excessively hostile warning signs on their unoccupied pavilions. If you stop there to rest or to escape a down pour you will be rudely told to leave. My opinion is my opinion but others have told me of similar issues. Former employees have stated this is a «dreadful«place to work. If you agree or have had similar experiences, please file a formal complaint with AAC Rec and Parks. Down’s Park has so much unfulfilled potential. However, the toxic and hostile staff attitudes greatly diminish this awesome potential. I challenge AAC Recs and Parks to take corrective action to address this pervasive problem of hostility and bullying behavior by Down’s Park Rangers and staff.
Max P.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Baltimore, MD
I came from Baltimore city to see if my dog likes the water. FYI parking is $ 3, which isn’t really that bad, for the amount of stuff there is to do at the park. The dog beach itself, is very small and not very well-maintained. The water wasn’t very clean, it may have just been this time of year also so I’m not going to judge it base it on that. Overall, it’s a nice park and the beach is okay. Since there’s nothing better or closer to the city, most likely come back
Courtney K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Annapolis, MD
Bottom Line: Downs Park is a beautiful county park located along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay that offers something for visitors of all ages and capabilities. Downs Park, run by the Anne Arundel Department of Recreation & Parks, is a wonderful asset to residents of the county. The park is over 200 acres and truly has something for everyone. My favorite park of this park is the barred owl tucked away just off a paved path. But, in case you don’t think you’d be so smitten with a feathery owl batting her eyelashes at you, there is plenty more to see. Here are some other amenities that make me a huge fan of this park: — Awesome panoramic views of the Chesapeake Bay. It’s neat to see a mix of large ships and small watercraft making their way to and fro the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. — For the best views of both the bay and the shores of the park, walk out on the fishing pier. Anglers will need a permit but bird watching and picture taking is free. — There is a horned owl and red hawk that keep the barred owl company. These birds of prey are impressive! Watch the squirrels scamper across the top of their enclosure and tease them.(Darn squirrels.) — Whether you are traveling by foot, bike, stroller or wheelchair, the paved paths make it easy to enjoy Anne Arundel County’s nature. — Kids will love the fun playground equipment. — Canines get to frolic in the bay at their very own Dog Beach. — Sports enthusiast can launch a kayak, shoot hoops or spike a volleyball. — There are lots of pavilions, complete with grills, that can be rented for private parties. But wait, there’s more! Down’s Park also has summer concerts. Also, I believe there is a garden that is popular for weddings and a youth camp ground. The price of admission(currently $ 3 per car but may increase in warmer months to $ 6) is a bargain for the beauty this park has to offer!
