October in Maryland becomes WALKTOBER, a month where the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other partnering agencies promote and host events and webinars spotlighting Maryland pedestrians' safety, health, and commuting options in current walk programs and Initiatives. See the official State Walktober Proclamation.

Join the Community Walking Challenge!

Register for the 6-week, county-wide challenge to walk, roll, and move your way into a more active lifestyle! All ages and abilities are welcome!

  1. Click the registration link below to download the challenge app.

  2. Register to walk, roll, and move on a team or on your own.

  3. Get your FREE Walktober toolkit.

  4. Set your personal walking/ activity goal.

  5. Begin logging your activity on September __. All activities count, not just walking!

  6. Connect with others through the app and get daily health tips and recipes.

Click here to register!

Anne Arundel County’s Walktober participants walked 8,281 miles in October 2025! That is the distance from Annapolis to Singapore! Here are some more stats about Anne Arundel Walktober 2025:

Walktober statictics from 2025: 162 participants, 55 solo walkers, 20 walking teams, 21 group walks, 8,281 total miles walked, 82% of participents walked in parks or trails. People reported that it was a nice fall walking challenge.

Local walking opportunities all month long!

Where to walk in Anne Arundel County:

Discover regional and community parks, trails, natural areas, historic sites and water access. Find parks by name or activity. Search by park name or activity type.

Select "Find Parks Near Me" to search for parks and trails by address.

Click on the image below to get started.

To find an accessible playground near you, click the image below or go to PlaygroundsForAllMD.org

Thanks to our community sponsors!