Get to Know Arnold, Maryland A suburb of the state capitol of Annapolis, Arnold Maryland straddles College Parkway and Maryland Route 2, also known as Ritchie Highway. It is part of the Broadneck Peninsula. Local Attractions Arnold contains many scenic riversides with cliffs and beaches, providing plenty of places for leisure activities and sightseeing. There are 12 marinas in Arnold. The Baltimore-Annapolis Bike Trail links Arnold to Annapolis and Severna Park with jogging and biking recreation. Arnold Park hosts a playground and provides open ball fields for a variety of sports. Twin Oaks Park provides play equipment and a walking trail. Broadneck Park is located on the peninsula east of Arnold, has two enclosed areas for dogs (small and large). Bay Hills Golf Club was designed in 1969 by renowned golf course architect Ed Ault. The scenic 18-hole golf course finds its beauty in its wooded rolling terrain. Arnold is located 5 miles from downtown Annapolis. Sandy Point State Park is 5 miles east of Arnold and includes a beach on the Chesapeake Bay in proximity to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Sandy Point Lighthouse. Marshes and creeks in the park are home to wildlife found throughout the Chesapeake Bay, including blue crabs, herons, terrapins, rockfish, and eagles. Distances Schools The US Naval Academy - 8 miles Belvedere Elementary BWI Marshall Airport - 18 miles Broadneck Elementary Fort Meade - 19 miles Arnold Elementary NSA - 21 miles Windsor Farm Elementary Baltimore - 24 miles Severn River Middle School Washington, DC - 37 miles Magothy River Middle School Joint Base Andrews - 38 miles Broadneck High School.