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Public Conduct in Calvert County, MD (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Calvert County, Maryland.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Calvert County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Skateboarding Rules

Skateboards, roller skates and every other wheeled recreational vehicle are flatly banned on the Solomons Island Boardwalk in Calvert County. A violation is punishable by up to a $500 fine, and only strollers and mobility devices needed for a person's physical condition are excused.

Calvert County Solomons Boardwalk Skate Ban

Heavy Restrictions

Calvert County Code §§ 13-3 and 13-5

§ 13-3. Wheeled recreational vehicles prohibited. No person shall operate, park, stand, use or drive any wheeled recreational vehicle on the Solomons Island Boardwalk. "Wheeled recreational vehicle" shall mean any wheeled vehicle used primarily for recreational purposes and shall include, but not be limited to, unicycles, bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, in-line skates, rollerblades, skatebo...

Outdoor Smoking Restrictions

Smoking, vaping and tobacco use are banned across Calvert County park property under Calvert County Code § 82-2-105, with only two carve-outs: a County Administrator-designated outdoor employee area and outdoor areas at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, both at least 100 feet from any indoor facility entrance, with signs required at every park entrance.

Smoking and Vaping Banned in Calvert Parks

Heavy Restrictions

Calvert County Code § 82-2-105A

Smoking, vaping or use of tobacco products are prohibited in and on park property except as specified below: ... In an outside area adjacent to an employee workplace designated by the County Administrator and being at least 100 feet from an indoor facility entrance; and ... At Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in outdoor areas at least 100 feet from an indoor facility entrance.

Public Alcohol Use

Drinking alcohol in a Calvert County park is illegal by default: Calvert County Code § 82-2-104A bans consumption on park property unless it's under a special event permit, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, or at Breezy Point Beach and Campground and Wisner Hall at Kings Landing Park, and even there beer and wine only, no spirits, and never in restrooms, parking lots or swim areas.

Alcohol Restricted in Calvert Parks

Significant Restrictions

Calvert County Code § 82-2-104A

Consumption of alcoholic beverages on park property is prohibited except that it may be authorized: by special event permit; at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course; Breezy Point Beach and Campground; and Wisner Hall at Kings Landing Park, under the following conditions: ... Consumption of alcohol at Breezy Point Beach and Campground is restricted to beer not served from kegs, and wine. Spirits and liq...

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