Amenities
- Ball Diamonds
- Boat Ramps
- Dog Park
- Drones Permitted
- Horseshoe Pits
- Multipurpose Courts
- Nature Trails
- Paved Walking Paths
- Pavilions
- Picnic Areas
- Playgrounds
- Pond-Lake
- Restrooms
- Sand Volleyball Courts
Communities
- Baltimore Highlands
About
Southwest Area Park features Baltimore County's only public boat ramp on the Patapsco River. It is for shallow draft boats only.
Vessel Size: Small (Vessels less than 16 feet in length are considered small and those greater than 16 feet as large.)
Boat Ramp Fees and Permits
Baltimore County does not charge a fee or require a permit to use the Chesapeake Bay access ramps at Southwest Area Park.
Programs and Events
Learn more about programs and events happening at the park, offered by the Baltimore-Highlands Community Recreation Office.