Eastport Civic Association

Community Information

Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Visitors’ Center — Information on lodging, events, and things to do in Annapolis.

Education
Anne Arundel County manages the public schools in Annapolis. The eight-member Board of Education establishes programs and policies for the system’s 80 elementary schools, 19 middle schools and 14 high schools – plus charter and specialty schools.  aacps.org
Public Schools in Annapolis:  Eastport Elementary School, Annapolis Middle School, Annapolis High School

Hospital

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2001 Medical Center Parkway

Local News & Information Sources (print & online)

Annapolis Patch
Baltimore Banner (also covers Annapolis)
The Capital-Gazette newspaper
CBM Bay Weekly
Chesapeake Bay Magazine
Eye on Annapolis
Chesapeake Family
Eastport Neighborhood Forum (Facebook group)
FishTalk
Macaroni Kid Annapolis
Naptown Scoop
Outlook by the Bay
PropTalk
SpinSheet
UpStART Annapolis (local arts magazine)
What’s Up Annapolis

Local Radio

WNAV, 1430 AM & 99.9 FM
WRNR (online only)
WTMD 89.7 FM (Towson; also covers Annapolis music) 

Street-End Waterfront Parks

  • ​Bill Jones Alley at Back Creek 
  • Burnside Park, Burnside Street at Spa Creek
  • Chesapeake Avenue at Horn Point
  • Fifth Street at Spa Creek
  • First Street at Spa Creek
  • George Washington Davis Park on Fourth Street at Back Creek
  • Jeremy’s Way, off of First Street at Spa Creek
  • Severn Avenue at Spa Creek
  • Sixth Street at Back Creek
  • Third Street at Back Creek
  • Wells Cove (entrance off Boucher near intersection with Jefferson)

Other Parks, Playgrounds, and Water Access

  • Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) Adaptive Boating Center, 100% accessible facility and boats for disabled people; located across from Eastport on south side of Back Creek 
  • Eastport Veterans Park, Severn Avenue and Sixth Street (A memorial park) 
  • Pip Moyer Recreation Center, 273 Hilltop Lane (Indoor facility with gymnasium, fitness classes, climbing wall; outdoor sports fields and playground)
  • Post Office Park, Americana Drive (Tennis courts, basketball hoops) 
  • Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road (Playground, trails, dog park, dog beach, skating rink, pavilions, kayak rentals, etc.)
  • Rev. Joseph J. Turner Park, Third Street and Chester Avenue (Basketball court, small playground)
  • Truxton Park, 273 Hilltop Lane (Boat launch, outdoor fields and courts, playground, municipal outdoor swimming pool, and floating dock for ADA-accessible entry to boats)
  • Water Access Points in Annapolis, scroll down the web page to find the City’s current map of Public Water Access points 

Public Libraries

Annapolis Branch – Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West Street
Eastport – Annapolis Neck Branch, 269 Hillsmere Drive

Little Free Libraries
Eastport has several Little Free Libraries (LFL) as part of a book-sharing movement designed to build community and inspire readers. Anyone can share books in local Little Free Library boxes. The best way to find boxes located in Eastport is to download the app. The list below links to PDF descriptions of some Eastport Little Free Libraries.

Parking in Eastport
Parking in Eastport can sometimes be a challenge, especially during holidays, special events, and inclement weather. Be aware of upcoming events and plan accordingly. Listed below are some special days that could affect parking.

​Find general information about parking in Annapolis here: https://www.annapolis.gov/199/Parking

Shopping

  • Eastport Shopping Center: 1023 Bay Ridge Avenue 
  • Closest grocery store: Giant Food, 948 Bay Ridge Road (in Bay Forest Shopping Center) 
  • Closest pharmacy: Walgreens, 1005 Bay Ridge Avenue (in Eastport Shopping Center) 

Transportation

Annapolis Bus Routes and Schedules
Access Annapolis free downtown shuttle
Water Taxi operates throughout Annapolis Harbor, including Back Creek and
Spa Creek 410-263-0033
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Utilities, Trash, Recycling, Yard Waste, Bulk Pickup

Local Organizations

Things to Do

Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second Street
No visit to Eastport would be complete without a little bit of history. Learn about Bay harvesting practices, boating, and more at the museum.

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
Visit the last screwpile lighthouse still in its original location.

Annapolis Canoe and Kayak
Sales and rentals of canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards, plus the related gear and equipment you need to spend a day – or a lifetime – out on the water

Eastport Walking Tour
Learn about local history while touring the area.

​Our Environment

Recycle Your Furniture, Clothes and More