Crownsville

Things to Do

Stray away from the predictability of chains to experience Crownsville’s local restaurant scene. Lures Bar and Grille is an upbeat American joint with a wide selection of fresh seafood and craft beers. Music energizes this restaurant with a rotating schedule of the area’s best local talent.

Experience a golf outing like never before at The Preserve at Eisenhower—a recently renovated historic golf course in Crownsville. There is no sand in sight at this golf course due to Andrew Green’s unique bunkerless design. The course was renovated to better blend with the surrounding environment, including a stream restoration that runs through the course.

Parks & Recreation

Bordered by Maynadier Creek, Crownsville has plenty of parks to explore with breathtaking waterfront views. Mandares Creek MOS Sanctuary is a must-see marsh habitat in the area. The sanctuary is home to a stunning variety of bird species throughout the year.

What started as a hog farm over a century ago is now Bacon Ridge Natural Area—a natural area spanning more than 900 acres. The public can experience the beauty of Bacon Ridge through its miles of hiking and biking trails or by taking a scenic stroll along its namesake creek Bacon Ridge Branch.

Education

Crownsville is served by Anne Arundel County Public Schools—a public school district with a strong emphasis on hiring only the highest quality educators. AACPS ranks second in the state of Maryland for employing 541 National Board Certified teachers, with the average teacher boasting more than 12 years of experience in the classroom. The school district has active partnerships with several nearby postsecondary organizations, including Anne Arundel Community College, John Hopkins University, and the University of Maryland.

Annual Events

Crownsville residents love to gather together, and what better way to do so than through a multitude of local events. The Anne Arundel County Fair is a staple of the area, where the tradition of the annual fair started in 1952. Much more than just carnival rides, Crownsville residents can eat local favorites from food trucks, watch cowboys at the rodeo, or snag a unique find at the flea market.

Employment

Located less than an hour’s drive from both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Crownsville is home to many young professionals. The prestigious John Hopkins University—America’s first research university—employs more than 10,000 people in the area. If you’re looking for a career that will take you to new heights, you can find a variety of first-class career opportunities at Crownsville’s nearby Southwest Airlines location.