"[3] The land where the park now sits was purchased in early 1986 by developers who planned to build 250 luxury homes.

When neighboring communities found out about this, the city of Annapolis and Lighthizer intervened, and the land was purchased by the county on October 30, 1987.

[5] The Blue Heron Center is an indoor banquet hall in Quiet Waters Park that is used for weddings, conferences, and other formal events.

The Blue Heron Center has a landscaped terrace with fountains, a caterer's prep kitchen, and vehicle parking.

Quiet Waters Park includes two small and four large covered pavilions equipped with grills and picnic tables.