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Chestnut Hill Cove, Maryland
Aerial image of Chestnut Hill Cove (Apartment complex on the bottom right)
Aerial image of Chestnut Hill Cove (Apartment complex on the bottom right)
Country  United States
State  Maryland
County Anne Arundel
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip Code
21226
Area code(s) 410, 443
FIPS code 24-60475
GNIS feature ID 0590983

Chestnut Hill Cove is a lovely waterfront community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the United States. It's a place that isn't officially a city but acts like a small town or neighborhood.

This community is built on 100 acres of land. It's part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, which means its rivers and streams eventually flow into the famous Chesapeake Bay. Chestnut Hill Cove has 394 townhomes. It's located right on Nabbs Creek, which is very close to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. The community offers a marina with 30 boat slips, a boat ramp, and a storage area for boats. It's also designed to protect nature, with lots of trees and special ways to manage rainwater.

Where is Chestnut Hill Cove?

Chestnut Hill Cove is located at about 39 degrees North latitude and 76 degrees West longitude. This spot is near Fort Smallwood Road and the beautiful Chesapeake Bay.

The community is partly surrounded by water, especially Nabbs Creek, which is to its east and south. To the west, it borders a large natural area of 97 acres. This area is protected by the North County Land Trust, helping to keep the natural environment safe. The main road through Chestnut Hill Cove is Chestnut Cove Drive.

Famous People from Chestnut Hill Cove

  • William Donald Schaefer - A very important person who was once the Mayor of Baltimore, the Governor of Maryland, and the state's Comptroller.

Schools and Learning in Chestnut Hill Cove

There are several great schools and learning centers near Chestnut Hill Cove.

Public Schools for Kids

These schools are part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system:

  • Northeast High School
  • Northeast Middle School
  • Solley Elementary School

Private and Religious Schools

  • Saint Jane Frances School
  • Calvary Baptist Church Academy
  • Magothy Cooperative Preschool

Colleges for Higher Education

  • Anne Arundel Community College

Sports and Fun Activities

Chestnut Hill Cove and the surrounding areas offer many sports organizations for kids and teens to join.

Baseball Teams

  • Lake Shore Youth Baseball
  • Elvaton Park

Football Teams

  • Pasadena Chargers
  • Riviera Beach Buccaneers
  • Panthers Athletic Club

Soccer Teams

  • Mountain Road Soccer
  • Pasadena Soccer Club
  • Elvaton Park

Softball Teams

Basketball Teams

  • Riviera Beach Buccaneers
  • Lake Shore Youth Basketball

Lacrosse Teams

  • Riviera Beach Buccaneers
  • Chesapeake Youth Lacrosse Association

Swimming Pools for Everyone

  • North Arundel Aquatic Center
  • Arundel Olympic Swim Center
  • The Y in Pasadena (formerly Big Vanilla)
  • Pleasure Cove Marina & Club

Libraries for Reading and Learning

If you love books and learning, there are several public libraries nearby:

  • Mountain Road Public Library
  • North County Public Library
  • Riviera Beach Public Library

Churches in the Community

There are several churches in and around Chestnut Hill Cove:

  • Community United Methodist Church
  • Emmanuel Lutheran Church
  • Lake Shore Baptist Church
  • Magothy United Methodist Church
  • Solley United Methodist Church
  • St. Jane Frances Church
  • Pasadena United Methodist Church
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