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COMMUNITy about Severna park Life in Severna Park Severna Park is located on the Broadneck Peninsula, in Anne Arundel County. Bordered by the Severn River and the Magothy River, both broad tidal estuaries on the Chesapeake Bay, Severna Park is profoundly influenced by the water and recreational options abound. Many Severna Park residents enjoy sailing, power-boating, canoeing and kayaking. Residents take great pride in their homes, and Severna Park is thought of as a solid, family community. Housing styles vary from renovated summer cottages to new homes with all the amenities. While Severna Park has predominantly single family homes, there are some duplex style homes available, as well as senior housing of various types. Severna Park is convenient to the cultural attractions of Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington. While historic Annapolis, the Maryland capital city, is a very short drive to the south; Baltimore and Washington are each less than 30 miles away. Severna Park residents are comfortable and knowledgeable in all three cities, but they also enjoy the convenience of shopping locally in the Park, as well as Severna Park’s abundance of community activities for all ages. Local History While the earliest land transactions in Severna Park date back to 1680, the first plats of the land were made by A. Boudin and Company in 1906. The community celebrated its Centennial in 2006. The beginning of development in Severna Park took place in what is known as Olde Severna Park. Over the years, development reached along the shores of the Severn and across the peninsula to the Magothy River. In the early days, Severna Park was basically a summer resort community. In addition to Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, there was rail transportation via the WB&A Railroad, which served Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis. This service began in 1908 and ended in 1950. The station still remains and is the home of the Severna Park Model Railroad Club. For more information on local history, there are three books available: Severna Park: A History of the Area, by Nelson Molter; Severna Park Reflections, edited by Elsie Mullinix and and Kathleen Giddings Hankins, and My River Speaks, by Marianne Taylor. Severna Park celebrates Heritage Day each October. Greater Severna Park Defined Some say that “Severna Park is a state of mind,” as it really defies conventional geographic boundaries. The heart of the Severna Park is the 21146 zip code, but it is generally considered to also include adjacent portions of Arnold (2012), Millersville (21108), and Pasadena (21122). The statistics presented, however, only include the 21146 zip. Services for All While Severna Park is in an unincorporated area, it has a full complement of public services available to residents. Severna Park is served by Anne Arundel County Public School System, the County Police, and has County parks, large and small. In case of emergency, residents are instructed to call 911. There are three fire stations—Earleigh Heights, Jones Station and Arnold. Many communities have public water and sewer service, as well as natural gas lines. During winter snows, the local roads are plowed by County crews and the highways by State crews. Severna Park has its own branch library, located at 45 McKinsey Road. Many Severna Park seniors take advantage of the many programs offered at the Arnold Senior Center. In addition public services, the area is served by the nonprofit Severna Park Community Center, which includes top-notch facilities for meetings, classes, swimming, and more. The Holy Grounds Youth Center serves as a gathering place for young people. Strength Through Association One of the reasons for Severna Park’s well-earned reputation as a great greater severna park Chamber of CommerCe
community to live and do business is that the residents work together to solve problems and improve the area. With more than 640 members, the Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce (http://www.severnaparkchamber.com) unites the business community, dealing with issues and attracting new business, but also taking a proactive stand to protect the environment and to create a calendar of community events that all residents can enjoy. Since the area is unincorporated, community associations represent the needs of the their residents, and this is done through an umbrella association, known as the Greater Severna Park Council, which serves 65 member communities. For more information, go to: http://www. gspcouncil.org/ Because of the proximity of the Severn and Magothy Rivers, it is not surprising that Severna Park residents are quite active in the Severn River Association, http://www.severnriver.org and the Magothy River Association, http://www.magothyriver.org. Through these associations, residents work to attack the area’s environmental challenges. In 1994, ASPIRE (Association for Severna Park Improvement, Renewal and Enhancement, Inc.), http://www. severnaparkaspire.org as founded as a 501(c)3 organization. ASPIRE’s slogan is “Preserving the past; celebrating the present; and planning the future.” Each year ASPIRE hosts a Severna Park Heritage Day program, as well as hosts the Community Leadership Dinner where leaders from nonprofit organizations are recognized for their efforts. ASPIRE also was responsible for the murals along the B&A Trail, and other murals are planned. ASPIRE is also host to the political satire performances of the Capitol Steps, with funds raised to offset programs and operational expenses. Preceding page: _ Top left: B & A Trail bridge at entrance to Round Bay _ Right: Holy Grounds Youth Center; Bottom left: Sign for Severna Park Railroad Club; Bottom right: Mural, Carr Building, an _ ASPIRE Centennial project_ This page:_ Top left: Ranger Station along B & A Trail, Earleigh Heights Road. _ Top right: Round Bay Community Beach on a winter day._ Bottom: Fountain at Hatton-Regester Green_ Article and photos by Pat Troy, Bay Media, Inc. STATISTICS - 21146 ZIP Code only (based on 2010 US Census data) Total Population 37,634 Percentage Population Increase since 2000 32% Percentage of Population - under age 18 26.9% Percentage of Population - 65 and older 14% Percentage of Population - Female 50.7% Percentage of Population - Male 49.3% Percentage of Population - Bachelor’s or higher 54.9% Number of Businesses 3,391 Median Household Income $111,727 Median Home Value $546,400 business & Community guide 2012 1
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Page 10 and 11: CHAMBER The Greater Severna Park Ch
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Page 56 and 57: BUSINESS LISTINGS Bruster’s Real
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Homestead Gardens
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Ledo Pizza and Pa
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Merkert Interiors
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Misty Clean, Inc.
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Ortiz Originals M
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Photographic Crea
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Robert A. Pascal
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Severna Barber Sh
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Silverloch Design
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BUSINESS LISTINGS SunTrust Ms. Novi
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Wal-Mart Mr. Adle
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WHO’S WHO IN BUSINESS Legare’,
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