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Please take a few moments to read and understand the rules and regulations for access and use of Arden Beaches and Boat Ramps. The rules are in place for your safety and the safety of your sponsored guests who use ABI Property amenities, as well as to define ABI policy guidelines for the appropriate use of ABI property amenities. Regulations are in place to identify requirements for the ordering and issuance of beach and amenity passes. These passes are issued to residents by the ABI Registrar after all ABI mandatory and regulatory annual fees have been paid. Vehicle passes, ramp launch access, dinghy dock storage, and watercraft storage are optional at an additional fee. Although optional, these passes are required for the use of ABI properties for that specific need. Use of ABI property is at the user's own risk. ABI is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
ABI Deed-Mandated Lot Assessments and the Regulatory Annual Access User Fee must be paid for the current year in order to obtain written authorization for access/entry to any ABI property–inclusive of all beaches, ramps, playgrounds and park areas, etc. Failure to pay these fees will result in exclusion from any and all ABI property.
All said fees must be current by the property owner before Non-Owner Adults over the age of 21 (including Renters and Borders) can register and before any optional amenity passes (vehicle parking passes, ramp access passes, watercraft rack storage passes) can be ordered.
BEACH PASSES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COVENANT, RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS FOR ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, ACCESS TO ARDEN BEACH PROPERTIES IS GRANTED ONLY BY WRITTEN APPROVAL OF ABI (via beach pass issuance or special written authorization). ACCESS IS GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ABI REGULATION FOR USE BY MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING, AUTHORIZED RESIDENTS, AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY. Trespassers are subject to prosecution. Access is not automatically granted by payment of the annual deed mandated lot assessment(s).
To be granted written approval by ABI for the use of its private beach and park properties, both the deed-mandated annual lot assessment and regulatory annual access user fee must be paid in full. See REGISTRATION and 2026 APPROVED FEE SCHEDULE.
Beach passes must be ordered for issuance to eligible Arden property owners, and residents providing proof of residency only after annual fees are paid. Resident dependents under the age of 12 will not be issued beach passes and must be accompanied by a current pass-holding adult at all times on ABI property. Dependent children under the age of 12 are not considered guests on the parent(s) beach pass.
Beach passes entitle the holder to 4 guests and do not include guest vehicle parking privileges. Pass holders may not sponsor another Arden resident as a guest on a beach pass or under party reservation or party guest parking.
Beach Parties are permitted at Beach 1 and Beach 4 by members in good standing with completion of an application and receipt of reservation payment in full. Party hosts must possess a current beach pass and current vehicle pass before the reservation can be processed and guest parking passes issued.
Non‐residents are welcome but MUST be accompanied by a current beach pass holder resident of Arden at all times while on ABI property.
Beach passes are NON‐TRANSFERABLE and must be in the possession of the individual to whom it is issued. Passes shared are subject to confiscation and revocation of privileges.
Current ABI beach passes and ID must be shown upon request to any resident, ABI employee or designee, or police authority.
Residents are urged to keep another form of ID with them at all times. This is for residency verification and to minimize trespassing. Failure to provide beach pass and identification upon request, will result in being requested to leave.
AMENITY VEHICLE AND RAMP ACCESS PASSES
Vehicle and Ramp Access trailer passes are optional to purchase but are required on ABI property and for use of ramp amenities.
Overnight parking on ABI property is not permitted unless authorized by ABI. For overnight parking authorization, email AdminManager@ArdenBeachesInc.com.
Current ABI Vehicle and Ramp Access passes must be properly affixed and visibly displayed on all vehicles and trailers parked on ABI property.
ALL vehicles parked on ABI property MUST display an ABI pass or authorized guest party pass, or risk being towed at the owner's expense.
Gates are closed to vehicle traffic after hours and during the off-season.
Beach “season” is from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The “off-season” is from Labor Day until Memorial Day. Valid amenity passes are required AT ALL TIMES in-season and off-season.
Vehicle and Ramp Access Passes are NON‐TRANSFERABLE between vehicles/trailers and are directly tied to the specific vehicle/trailer requested and the respective license plate displayed on the vehicle/trailer or vessel registration.
Boaters may use piers for loading and unloading ONLY. No overnight or long-term dockage is allowed.
NO VEHICLE, TRAILER, OR VESSEL WORK MAY BE PERFORMED ON ABI PROPERTY.
All passes must be physically affixed/adhered to the vehicle or trailer as instructed: Vehicle passes should be visibly displayed at the bottom side of the driver's windshield. Ramp access passes should be displayed on the driver's side of the trailer’s winch/mast.
BEACH RULES
Use of ABI property is at the user's own risk. ABI is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
Beach hours are from sunrise to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and from sunrise to 11pm on Friday, Saturday, and national holidays. Gates close for vehicles after hours and during the off-season.
Beach “season” is from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The “off-season” is from Labor Day until Memorial Day. Current beach passes are required for access to ABI properties AT ALL TIMES in and off season.
All beach properties may be closed at any time by ABI to protect property, and for the safety and well‐being of others.
Excessive noise, disruptive behavior, poor conduct, and/or foul language will not be tolerated.
No dogs or other pets are allowed in the beach areas. Dogs are permitted in the ramp areas only (and must be leashed at all times) for boarding and off-boarding vessels only. If coming to enjoy the beach, pets must be left at home. Service dog needs will be reviewed upon request.
No glass containers, open camp/bonfires or lighting fireworks are allowed on ABI property unless managed by ABI during designated ABI events.
All trash must be deposited in the cans provided. Littering is prohibited and will result in loss of privileges. Please do not leave trash on picnic tables, on the ground, or in trash bin holders or overfilled trash cans; use a can with available space. If space is not available, kindly remove your trash.
All personal items (i.e., beach chairs and towels, floats, toys and games, portable grills, shoes and clothing, fishing, and boating gear, etc.) must be removed at the end of the day. Overnight storage of these items on ABI property is prohibited. Items left on ABI property are subject to confiscation, removal, and/or disposal without notice.
Boating, fishing, and crabbing are not permitted in the designated swim areas.
No permanent structures may be constructed or installed on ABI property without advance approval from the ABI Board of Directors.
No modifications may be made to ABI property without advance approval from the ABI Board of Directors.
No political flags or signage, or those that could be construed as political, can be flown or displayed on ABI property. Allowable flags include the American flag and the Maryland state flag. If an American flag is flown, proper protocol must be observed: https://www.usa.gov/flag
Any holiday decorations displayed on ABI property must be removed within three days of the holiday.
No unauthorized vehicles/golf carts/ATVs permitted on beach sand areas or in picnic/grill areas. They must be parked in the designated vehicle parking lot. Authorized vehicles include those used for ABI approved work or events, under ABI supervision.
THERE WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR UNDERAGED DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND/OR UNDERAGED SMOKING OR CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA. THE POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IS PROHIBITED ON ALL ABI PROPERTY. ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE FOR ACTION AND WILL BE CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE REVOCATION OF PRIVILEGES.
Failure to comply with any of the above rules and regulations could result in temporary or permanent suspension of ABI Property access privileges in accordance with restrictive deed covenant no. 5.
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