Avalon Shores

Avalon Shores within Shady Side

Avalon Shores is a community within Shady Side. The county’s community-association directory identifies its civic association, while the county watershed guide places Avalon Shores within the West River drainage area. The neighborhood name, the larger Shady Side address and the watershed each describe a different geographic scale.

Use a named public park for an outing

Nearby Shady Side Park is at 1355 East West Shady Side Road. The county’s 2025 water-access study describes an existing cartop launch at the headwaters of Parish Creek, along with playing fields and a basketball court. Its access description places the route to the launch from the larger parking area off Ford Road, continuing past a baseball diamond and through a wooded area.

Choose the activity and entrance first

A short park visit and a paddling trip need different preparation. Use the park destination for a public outdoor stop, and consult its current access information before transporting a kayak. For questions about Avalon Shores neighborhood facilities or community activities, begin with the civic association. A Shady Side postal address alone does not establish permission to use a neighborhood waterfront facility.