Park Regulations I Pool and beach Regulations I Rental Policies and Fees
Important Notice for the 2024 Pool Season:As we gear up for an exciting pool season in 2024, we want to share an important update regarding our inclement weather policy. This year, in the event of pool closures due to weather conditions, Kent County Parks and Recreation will NOT be issuing monetary refunds. Instead, we will issue Pool Vouchers. If, within 30 minutes of admittance to our pool, your pool visit is cut short by inclement weather or equipment malfunction, you will be issued a pool voucher that can be used as pool admission for a later date, within the same season. Our goal is to provide you with flexibility and the opportunity to enjoy the pool facilities at a time that suits you best.
View the Pool Use Rules here.
BAYSIDE LANDING POOL (Outdoor Pool) (FREE ADMISSION): 410-810-2288 (Seasonal)
20927 Bayside Avenue, Rock Hall, MD 21661
Bayside Landing Park is located off of Bayside Avenue in Rock Hall and is centered along the Rock Hall Harbor. The public swimming pool is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 am-6 pm (weekends only from Memorial Day weekend through mid-June when Kent County Public Schools are in session and from August 17th through September 2nd) and has a renovated bathhouse with *restroom facilities. Bayside Landing also features deep water, dual boat ramps, and 39 boat slips (please call the County Public Landings office at 410-778-7439 for more boat ramp and slip details). A walkway joins the park and the public bulkhead which hosts various special events throughout the year.
*The hours the restroom facilities are open to the public are during the Town of Rock Hall special events when the public swimming pool is open on weekends only, Saturday - Sunday, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; and Thursday and Friday when Kent County Public Schools are not in session, generally mid-June through the weekend before schools reopen in late August. View the Pool Facility Rules here. Call 410-778-1948 or email
*For the last two-three weeks of the season, the hours of operation at Bayside Landing Pool will be modified ending the season before Labor Day weekend.
FREE ADMISSION to Bayside Landing Pool! Safety is our number one priority. At the discretion of lifeguards on duty, when maximum capacity limitations are reached, entry will be monitored and may result in limited entry. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation!
MILLINGTON POOL (Outdoor Pool): 410-810-2980 - A Cashless Facility
154 Millington Road, Millington, MD 21651
The Millington Pool is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am-6 pm, (weekends only from Memorial Day weekend through mid-June when Kent County Public Schools are in session and from August 17th through September 2nd), and features a bathhouse with *restroom facilities, tennis and pickleball courts, and a picnic grove. Millington Pool is closed to the public on Mondays except on Memorial Day and Labor Day. Pool rentals include exclusive use of the pool outside normal operating hours and includes lifeguards. Kent County residents are admitted free of charge and will be issued a Facility Access Pass per the Pilot Program requirements. Call 410-778-1957 or email
*For the last two weeks of the season, the hours of operation at Millington Pool will be modified, ending the season before Labor Day.
MILLINGTON POOL FACILITY ACCESS PASS (FAP) PROGRAM
In an effort to ensure Kent County Parks and Recreation (KCPR) staff are famililar with and can identify patrons who enter and utilize Millington Pool, all patrons age 3 and older must have and present a County issued Facility Access Pass (FAP) with a photo of the pass holder to enter and utilize Millington Pool, following established pass issuance requirements and guidelines. Patrons under 12 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible Facility Access Pass holder age 16 or older for admittance.
Download the details of the (FAP) program, including the guidelines for issuance of FREE passes to Kent County residents here.
Call 410-778-1948 or email
COMMUNITY CENTER POOL (Outdoor Pool): 410-810-2979
11401 Worton Road, Worton, MD 21678
The pool will be open for public use daily (Monday - Sunday) from 11 am - 6 pm (weekends only from Memorial Day weekend through mid-June when Kent County Public Schools are in session and from August 17th through September 2nd).
View the Kent County Community Center Pool Use Policies here.
Call 410-778-1948 or email
The Community Center also features a concession stand that is open for business and ready to serve you from May through September (weather permitting).
POOL USE RULES
View the Pool Use Rules here. |
BETTERTON BEACH This 5.2 acre waterfront park offers a sandy beach with a volleyball court, bathhouse, Mary Roe Walkup Picnic Pavilion, stone fishing jetty, and transient boat launching ramp (please call the County Public Landings office at 410-778-7439 for more boat ramp details). SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. Dogs are not permitted on the beach. Grilling is only permitted in the pavilion area, not on the beach. View Betterton Beach Regulations here. Call 410-778-1948 or email |
KENT COUNTY BEACH ADVISORIES The Kent County Health Department, Environmental Health Services Department conducts regular water quality tests to determine bacterial levels. When bacterial levels exceed acceptable levels, swimming in open water such as beaches is not recommended. Rainfall Advisory After rainfall, individuals should exercise caution and avoid swimming/direct water contact for at least 48 hours due to predicted high bacterial levels. FAQ View the frequently asked questions for beach health and swimming safety here. Practice Healthy Beach Habits View the tips on how to prevent water-related illnesses here. Marylander's Guide to Skin Wounds and Water Contact View the information on Vibrio and how to prevent infection here. MDE's Current Conditions Map View the interactive map showing current beach conditions throughout Maryland here. BETTERTON BEACH REGULATIONS **When lifeguards are not on duty, SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK**
Call 410-778-1948 or email |
Still Pond Station Park 24188 Still Pond Neck Road, Worton, MD 21678
Acquired in 2003 under the Department of the Interior's National Park Service Federal Lands to Parks program, this 11 acre passive recreation waterfront property boasts a beautiful view of Still Pond Creek. Still Pond Station Park is currently an undeveloped park with no bathroom facilities or trashcans. As a trash-free park, patrons are required to bring their own trash bag and take trash with them after each visit. The facility has an extremely narrow shoreline with limited space to accomodate patrons. The boat ramp is for launching non-motorized watercrafts only and is not a public landing. The USCG owns a portion of the property and operates as a seasonal USCG location from April through October and monitors waterways and grounds. The beach and grounds are also monitored by the Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Public Works and Kent County Sheriff's Office. There is no swimming at Still Pond Station Park.