Parole, Maryland
Parole is a community of 17,229 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Why visit Parole
Townapedia lists 40 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 153 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Annapolis Mall 11, Naval Academy Bridge, Howard's Inheritance and Wiley H. Bates High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Parole
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Parole
Parole, a suburb of Annapolis, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 15,922 at the 2010 census. It has several major roads intersect at the western edge of the state capital, Annapolis, and it contains the Annapolis Mall, a number of other large shopping centers, and the Anne Arundel Medical Center.
From the Wikipedia article Parole, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
Naval Academy Bridge
Bridge · 3.5 mi
Bridge in Maryland, United States of America
Severn River Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Triton Light
Lighthouse · 4.1 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks40
Howard's Inheritance
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
721 Howards Loop, Annapolis
Wiley H. Bates High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
High school in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
1029 Smithville Street, Annapolis
Annapolis National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
United States historic place
Anne Arundel County Free School
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Museum and school building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Artisan's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
House in Annapolis, Maryland
Belvoir
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Plantation in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Brice House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Georgian, five-part English Palladian country house adapted to an urban setting in Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Chance Boatyard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic buildings in Maryland, US
Chase-Lloyd House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Colonial Annapolis Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Fort Nonsense
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Fortification in Annapolis, Maryland
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Hammond–Harwood House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
National Historic Landmark colonial period townhouse in Annapolis, Maryland, United States
28 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Generals Highway Corridor Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Maryland, United States of America, United States of America
Jonas Green Park
Park · 3.7 mi
Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Quiet Waters Park
Park · 4.3 mi
Park in Annapolis, United States of America
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 mi
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes153
Augie's Mussel House & Sports Bar
Restaurant · Seafood, Belgian · 0.9 mi
Sports bar with dart boards and multiple TV screens for game broadcasts
1915 Towne Centre Boulevard, Annapolis
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00
Basmati Indian Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 1.0 mi
2444 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis
Mo-Su 11:30-14:30,16:00-21:00
Chevys
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
2436 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Seafood, American, Regional · 2.8 mi
48 South River Road South, Edgewater
11:00-01:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
175 Jennifer Road, Annapolis
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Double T Diner
Restaurant · Diner, American, Greek, Sandwich, Seafood, Pancake, Burger, Salad · 0.9 mi
12 Defense Street, Annapolis
07:00-21:30
Jalapenos
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
85 Forest Drive, Annapolis
Mo 11:30-14:30,16:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:30-14:30,16:00-22:00; Fr,Sa...
Jongro BBQ
Restaurant · Korean · 0.4 mi
1073 Annapolis Mall Rd, Annapolis
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Keratsini Greek Kitchen
Restaurant · Greek · 0.9 mi
2478 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
141 more on the map.
Where to stay17
Churches and places of worship33
Banneker-Douglass Museum
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Mount Tabor Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
St. Paul's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Saint John Neumann Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
620 North Bestgate Road, Annapolis
Calvary United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.8 mi
301 Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Shopping54
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare18
Evolve Direct Primary Care & Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
509 South Cherry Grove Avenue, Annapolis
John and Kathy Belcher Pavilion
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis
Lesly and Pat Sajak Pavilion
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
2002 Medical Parkway, Annapolis
Map of Parole
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 67°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 70°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 64°F | 5.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 52°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Annapolis Police Brks (2 mi away), rain and snow from Annapolis Naf, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Anne Arundel County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lee Airport (ANP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Annapolis 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Arnold 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Annapolis Neck 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Crofton 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Lake Shore 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Odenton 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Bowie 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Glen Burnie 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Fort Meade 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Glenn Dale 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2016-08-17 10 40 31 View north along Maryland State Route 178 (Generals Highway) at Maryland State Route 450 (Defense Highway-West Street) in Parole, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-22 11 05 49 View south along Maryland State Route 178 (Generals Highway) at Bestgate Road and Housley Road in Parole, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-22 10 28 45 View north along Maryland State Route 178 (Generals Highway) at Bestgate Road and Housley Road in Parole, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-17 11 15 35 View east along Maryland State Route 450 (West Street) at Maryland State Route 178 (Generals Highway) in Parole, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 13 33 28 View west along Interstate 595 and U.S. Route 50 and south along U.S. Route 301 (John Hanson Highway) at Exit 21 (Interstate 97 NORTH, Baltimore) in Parole, Anne Arundel County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 13 34 51 View west along Interstate 595 and U.S. Route 50 and south along U.S. Route 301 (John Hanson Highway) at Exit 22 (Maryland State Route 665-Aris T. Allen Boulevard, TO Riva Road)..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-30 10 45 58 View east along Interstate 595-U.S. Route 50 and north along U.S. Route 301 (John Hanson Highway) from the overpass for westbound Maryland State Route 665 (Aris T. Allen..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-30 10 45 21 View west along Interstate 595-U.S. Route 50 and south along U.S. Route 301 (John Hanson Highway) from the overpass for westbound Maryland State Route 665 (Aris T. Allen..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BG&E Parole Substation (24132091027), Tonyglen14, CC BY 2.0
- BG&E Parole Substation (38996034081), Tonyglen14, CC BY 2.0
- 2020-06-22 15 27 12 View east along Maryland State Route 450 (West Street) at the exit for U.S. Route 50 EAST (Bay Bridge) in Parole, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 13 31 32 View west along Interstate 595 and U.S. Route 50 and south along U.S. Route 301 (John Hanson Highway) at Exit 23B (Maryland State Route 450, Crownsville) in Parole, Anne Arundel..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 12 23 42 View east along Interstate 595 and U.S. Route 50 and north along U.S. Route 301 (John Hanson Highway) at Exit 23 (Maryland State Route 450, TO Maryland State Route 178, Parole) in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-24 10 08 13 View west along Maryland State Route 665 (Aris T. Allen Boulevard) at the exit for U.S. Route 50 EAST and U.S. Route 301 NORTH (Bay Bridge) in Parole, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-30 10 36 48 View east along Interstate 595-U.S. Route 50 and north along U.S. Route 301 from the overpass for the ramp from westbound Interstate 595-U.S. Route 50 and southbound U.S. Route..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-22 10 21 24 View west along Maryland State Route 450 (West Street) from the overpass for Interstate 595, U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 301 (John Hanson Highway) in Parole, Anne Arundel County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-23 16 25 53 View east along Maryland State Route 665 (Aris T. Allen Boulevard) at the exit for Riva Road in Parole, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-30 10 36 30 View west along Interstate 595-U.S. Route 50 and south along U.S. Route 301 from the overpass for the ramp from westbound Interstate 595-U.S. Route 50 and southbound U.S. Route..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HOWARD'S INHERITANCE, ANNAPOLIS, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bates High School Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hammond-Harwood House HABS MD,2-ANNA,18-3, E. H. Pickering, Photographer, Public domain
- Maryland State House from College Ave, Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Annapolis National Cemetery, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Public domain
- Mt Moriah Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Paca House Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Artisans House Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Anne Arundel County Free School Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- PRIMROSE HILL, ANNAPOLIS, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old City Hall and Engine House Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Fort Nonsense panoramic, Gillian Nolan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Callahan House Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Maryland - Martins Pond Site - 20211027133442, Gillian Nolan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Annapolis Mall Entrance near Chipotle, MarioFan86, CC BY 4.0
- Three Mile Oak 1976, LarryGrim, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Original Block for Three Mile Oak, LarryGrim, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Three Mile Oak Tree-New, LarryGrim, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Three-Mile-Oak-Original-Marker, LarryGrim, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1978 AMC Pacer DL station wagon beige with woodgrain MD-rf, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, Public domain
- Chrysler Crossfire coupe black Ann-f, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, Public domain
- 1966 Rambler American 440 conv aqua Ann-i, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, CC BY-SA 3.0
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