Neighborhood Clubs & Activities
Kinder Farm Park
Located off of Jumpers Hole Road in Millersville, this 288-acre park offers a variety of natural and recreational activities including hiking, biking, bird watching, fishing and picnicking.
Picnic tables and grills for picnicking are located throughout the park. There are two large pavilions available for rental by large groups. Kinder Farm Park has a large playground and tot-lot ideal for children of all ages. The park has a 2.4 mile paved perimeter trail and several miles of natural trails.
Kinder Farm Park is currently developing an agricultural history program and working farm that will show past and present agricultural practices of Anne Arundel County. Farm animals at the park are owned and cared for by the Kinder Farm Park 4-H Livestock Club. These include chickens, turkeys, geese, cows, pigs, goats and sheep.
Kinder Farm Park has two pavilions to rent for large outdoor parties and cookouts. Reservations must be made in advance. Groups over 20 people must reserve a pavilion to hold a function at the park. Each pavilion holds up to 100 people. Contact the park office at (410) 222-6115 for rental fees and additional information or visit the parks web site at: www.kinderfarmpark.org.
Et Cetera Club
The Et Cetera Club of the greater Severna Park area is open to new members. We are a women's social club with a variety of activities and willing to add new ones as the membership would like. Currently we have several bridge groups, Mah Jongg, gourmet luncheon groups, movies with lunch out, an evening book group and an antique group that generally tours museum exhibits and historic houses. We have, in the past, had bird watching and needlework groups and would be happy to start them up again if there are new members who are interested and would be active participants. Our dues are only $10 every other year which covers the cost of publishing a newsletter 3 times a year and a membership roster once a year. All individual activities are "pay as you go." You might even find that you are interested in the same activities as other Shipley’s women. If you are interested in joining, please call either Sara Smith at 410-647-2644 or Ginny Hinkle at 410-647-0490.
Shipley's Choice Swim & Tennis Club
Shipley's Choice Swim & Tennis Club (SCS&TC) is a private recreational facility serving resident members of the Shipley's Choice community. The Club is centrally located on approximately 4 acres of property, adjacent to a County park and the Shipleys Choice Elementary School. Club facilities include 4 pools, 4 tennis courts, a bathhouse, office, clubhouse, snack area, and parking lot. Organized swim & tennis teams and lessons are major elements of the Club. Click here for more info.
Shipley's Choice Garden Club
The Shipley's Choice Garden Club was organized in 1982 and is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland. The Garden Club's Charter is to:
- stimulate knowledge and love of gardening
- aid in the protection of native trees, plants and birds
- encourage civic planting and other civic interests
- encourage artistic and creative endeavors
- enhance the environment in which we live
The following gardens within the community of Shipley's Choice are under the Garden Club's care. Please contact us if you are interested in assisting.
- Scarlet Oak Monument and Corner
- Rustling Oaks and East-West Corner Garden
- Severncrest Garden
- Shipley's Choice Elementary School's Sensory Garden
- Trees located on the left corner of Governor Stone and East-West
- White Rocks Garden--Governor Stone and Rustling Oaks
- Cable Box--Governor Stone and Rustling Oaks
Membership to the Shipley's Choice Garden Club is open to any resident who
- is interested in the purposes for which the club was formed,
- pays annual dues,
- actively participates in at least one major fund raiser,
- assists in seasonal community beautification,
- co-hosts one meeting each year.
To join please contact Marjorie Glennan: 410-987-9028
Diane Nichols, President: 410-987-9255
Marjorie Glennan, Vice President: 410-987-9028
Jane Przyborski, Vice President: 410-987-0709
