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Anne Arundel County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Downs Park
8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122
A 236-acre park on the Bay in Pasadena with rocky beach, fishing pier, dog beach, walking trails, and a formal garden. Swimming is not permitted but it is one of the best dog beaches on the upper Bay.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 84°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 1 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 348% probability — reconsider swimming
73 /100
great
44 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
E
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
91°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
9:51 PM
1.1 ft · in 31m
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
348% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:39 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:24 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 4:51 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:51 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
91°
Sunny
0%
75
95°
Mostly Sunny
0%
74
97°
Mostly Sunny
6%
66
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48%
24
78°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
72
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
78
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
2:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Minor
7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot. $6 entry in season.
Dogs
Designated off-leash dog beach. Leash required elsewhere.
Entry Fee
$8/vehicle daily (AA County 2026 rate); annual pass $40 resident, $50 non-resident
Address
8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Downs Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Downs Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Downs Park dog-friendly?
Designated off-leash dog beach. Leash required elsewhere.
Is there an entry fee at Downs Park?
$8/vehicle daily (AA County 2026 rate); annual pass $40 resident, $50 non-resident
Are there lifeguards at Downs Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Downs Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Downs Park?
Amenities at Downs Park include dog beach, fishing pier, trails, playground, restrooms, garden.
When is the water warmest at Downs Park?
The Chesapeake warms quickly — water temperatures peak in late July and August, typically 78-82°F. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.
Where is Downs Park located?
Downs Park is in Anne Arundel County, MD, at 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS