Severna Park, Maryland
Severna Park is a community of 40,228 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Why visit Severna Park
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 126 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sun Valley Movies, Belvoir, Bunker Hill and Twin Oaks Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Severna Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Severna Park
Severna Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. Severna Park is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area, and is located approximately 8 miles (13 km) north of Annapolis, 17 miles (27 km) south of Baltimore and 39 miles (63 km) east of Washington, D.C. Severna Park's population was 39,933 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Severna Park, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks12
Belvoir
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Plantation in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Bunker Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Childs Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Freetown Rosenwald School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Rosenwald School in Maryland, United States of America
Iglehart
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Marley Neck Rosenwald School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Rosenwald School in Anne Arundel County, United States of America
Rising Sun Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Robinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
Berrywood Marina 1
Marina and boat launch · 1.4 mi
Neighborhood Marina with kayak racks and kayak floating loading dock.
Community Gardens
Park · 1.3 mi
Kinder Farm Park Community Gardens has 113, 20’X 30' gardening plots
Memorial Garden at Severna Park UMC
Park · 2.2 mi
A Memorial Garden with plaques of the names of those whose ashes have been interred.
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes126
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 3.1 mi
350 Mountain Road, Pasadena
Mo-Th 04:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 04:30-22:00; Su 04:30-21:30
Bejing Carryout
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
574 Governor Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Betty Lou's
Restaurant · Southern, Coastal · 3.5 mi
33 Magothy Beach Road, Pasadena
Tu-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:30-15:00
Don Pancho Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.1 mi
2412 Mountain Road, Pasadena
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Kyoto Restaurant
Restaurant · Sushi, Hibachi, Japanese · 1.3 mi
568 C Governor Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Tu-Su 15:30-21:00
La Posta Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.1 mi
513 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Severna Park
Tu-Sa 12:00-21:00
Little Carmine's N.Y. Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.9 mi
523 Benfield Road, Severna Park
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Ming's Cafe
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
480 Governor Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Mo-Su 11:30-21:30
Romilo's
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, American · 0.8 mi
478 Governor Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Squisito
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.0 mi
147E Governor Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Szechuan Inn
Restaurant · Asian, Chinese, Sushi, Japanese · 1.0 mi
558 Benfield Road, Severna Park
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Rise Up Coffee Roasters
Restaurant · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
522 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Mo-Su 06:00-19:00
114 more on the map.
History
The name Severna Park is rumored to originate from a 1906 contest held by Oscar Hatton while the modern community was first becoming established. The winner would receive a portion of land but controversy arose because the winner was an African-American woman, who was instead rewarded $500. However, extensive research by local historian Nelson Molter found no corroborative evidence for this story, suggesting the naming contest is merely a local myth.
Robinson House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Severna Park was originally named "Boone," and was a stop along the Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad, which was converted to the B&A Rail Trail in 1990. Severna Park is also home to Severn School, a private high school established in 1914 by Rolland Teel as a feeder school to the United States Naval Academy, as well as several other old homes and buildings.
From the History section of Severna Park, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship31
Cross Roads Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
St. Paul's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
689 Governor Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Anchor Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.3 mi
320 West Pasadena Road, Millersville
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.8 mi
1200 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville
Our Shepherd Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.6 mi
400 Benfield Road, Severna Park
Pasadena United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
61 Governor Ritchie Highway, Pasadena
Severna Park United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.2 mi
731 Benfield Road, Severna Park
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Healthcare11
Patient First Primary & Urgent Care - Pasadena
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.9 mi
8105 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena
Broadneck Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.4 mi
273 Peninsula Farm Road, Arnold
Express Care Urgent Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
153 Governor Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Map of Severna Park
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 | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 31°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 38°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 67°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 70°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 64°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 52°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Annapolis Police Brks (7 mi away), rain and snow from Pasadena 0.7 Se, 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
Annapolis Seaplane Base (01MD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Lake Shore 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Arnold 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Pasadena 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Glen Burnie 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Riviera Beach 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Odenton 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Parole 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Crofton 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Ferndale 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Annapolis 9 mi south, about 14 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
- Freetown Rosenwald School Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Childs Residence Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Rising Sun Inn Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Cross Roads Church Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Marley Neck Rosenwald School Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- BELVOIR, CROWNSVILLE, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- IGLEHART, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Pauls Chapel Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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