Why visit Riva
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 30 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Anne Arundel County Free School and Davidsonville Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Riva
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Riva
Riva is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,257 at the 2020 census. The area is scenic, especially where the two-lane Riva Road crosses the South River on a bridge. The area is growing with large new homes as the suburbs of Annapolis grow outward.
From the Wikipedia article Riva, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Anne Arundel County Free School
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Museum and school building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Davidsonville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Indian Range
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
London Town Publik House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in Anne Arundel County, United States of America
Mount Airy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic home in Davidsonville, Maryland
Oliver's Gift
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Log canoe
South River Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Summer Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes30
Bayside Bull
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.4 mi
108 Central Avenue West, Edgewater
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Chad's BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.3 mi
158 Central Avenue West, Edgewater
We,Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Ledo Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta · 1.4 mi
3072 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Naval Bagels
Restaurant · Bagel · 1.4 mi
3139 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater
Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Nova Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.7 mi
3257 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 13:00-22:30; Su 13:00-21:30
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
3222 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Saigon Palace
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.5 mi
10 Mayo Road, Edgewater
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:30
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
3059 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 04:30-20:30
URBurger
Restaurant · Burger, Barbecue, Sandwich, Breakfast · 1.6 mi
120 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater
Su, Sa 08:00-20:00; Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00
18 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship5
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All Hallows Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Church building in Maryland, United States of America
Chesapeake Christian Fellowship
Church · 1.3 mi
377 Central Avenue West, Davidsonville
History
Aisquith Farm E Archeological Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
There have been several large developments made in Riva over the years.
From the History section of Riva, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare5
Map of Riva
92 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 31°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 67°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 70°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 34°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Annapolis Police Brks (6 mi away), rain and snow from Birdsville 0.2 Wsw, 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, 1 miles away.
- Edgewater 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Parole 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Annapolis 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Annapolis Neck 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Mayo 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Crownsville 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Naval Academy 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Crofton 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Queen Anne 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Bowie 8 mi west, about 13 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
- Riva, Maryland, formulanone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016-08-18 11 13 15 View east along Maryland State Route 214 (Central Avenue) at Riva Road in Davidsonville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indian Ridge Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- All Hallows Church Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- South River Club Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Summerhill House front, Gillian Nolan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Airy Davidsonville MD Jul 40, Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress), Public domain
- Anne Arundel County Free School Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- London Town Publik House MD2, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Family Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- 2020-05-21 16 14 33 View north along Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) just south of Maryland State Route 253 (Mayo Road) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-18 10 41 07 View south along Maryland State Route 253 (Mayo Road) at Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 15 45 30 View south along Maryland State Route 253 (Mayo Road) just south of Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 14 05 13 View north along Maryland State Route 253 (Mayo Road) just south of Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 09 56 12 View south along Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) at Virginia Avenue in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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