The Parke at Ocean Pines

Independent Assessment

The Parke at Ocean Pines is independently confirmed as a genuine, legally age-restricted 55+ homeowners association, consistent across 55places, Seniorly, the community's own HOA/TownSq site (theparkehoa.com), and multiple brokerage sources -- all describing the same 503-home enclave, address range, and 2001-2006 build-out by Slenker Land Corp./Centex Homes. The single most important finding, and the reason a narrow enclave rather than 'Ocean Pines' broadly is covered, is that the surrounding Ocean Pines master community (established 1968, roughly 8,452 platted lots, 12,000 full-time and 8,000 part-time residents/guests) is a large, general-purpose, non-age-restricted development -- multiple sources describing Ocean Pines' own golf club, yacht club, and racquet complex make no age-restriction claim about the community as a whole. Some senior-living aggregator sites (Caring.com, Seniorly, MyCaringPlan) categorize The Parke under 'Independent Living' or list it alongside assisted-living facilities; this appears to be a generic senior-housing-aggregator template pattern rather than evidence of an actual care facility -- The Parke is consistently and specifically described elsewhere as a self-governing, deed-restricted HOA with no meal service, and 'maintenance and snow removal' rather than personal care is what's included in its fee. The Parke's own recorded declaration of covenants was not independently reviewed, so the precise current age-verification mechanism (the HOPA 80/20 occupancy standard is the presumed baseline) should be confirmed directly with the HOA.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a genuinely age-restricted, already-built, low-maintenance resale community close to Ocean City's beaches -- without paying new-construction prices -- are a strong fit for The Parke. Because residents also gain access to the much larger Ocean Pines master community's golf course, marinas, yacht club, and racquet complex, buyers who want a bigger amenity base than a typical 500-home enclave alone would offer, while still living inside their own smaller, 55+-only HOA, will find this combination appealing.

Homes, Builders & Development History

The Parke at Ocean Pines was developed by Slenker Land Corp. and built out between 2001 and 2006 (one source cites completion in 2005) across 200-plus acres bordering protected wetlands and conservation land, with Centex Homes among the builders constructing the community's 13 coastal-themed floor plans. The finished community comprises 503 single-family, manor, and villa homes, with single-family homes ranging roughly 1,528-2,330 square feet and attached homes ranging roughly 1,195-2,540 square feet, all offered on a resale basis today since construction is complete.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Active 2026 listings in The Parke average roughly $502,780, positioning it as a mid-to-upper-tier resale option among Maryland's Eastern Shore 55+ communities -- priced above typical inland Delmarva active-adult resale stock but below new-construction Chesapeake Bay-waterfront communities like K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Kent Island. Buyers should request current closed comparables by floor plan and section from a local agent, since The Parke spans 13 distinct home designs built over a five-year period.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Parke is a fully built-out, resale-only community -- no new construction has occurred since the original 2001-2006 build-out, so all purchases are existing homes now 20 or more years old. Buyers should budget for likely-needed updates to kitchens, baths, and mechanical systems depending on the specific home's renovation history, and request a full independent inspection given the community's age.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in The Parke are subject to Worcester County property tax administration; Worcester County has no municipal-level tax overlay for this unincorporated area beyond county and any applicable Ocean Pines Association assessments. Maryland offers various state-level senior tax credit and exemption programs that vary by county and household circumstance; buyers should confirm current property tax figures with the Worcester County Supervisor of Assessments and ask about applicable senior programs directly.

Golf

The Parke does not have its own private golf course; instead, residents gain access to the surrounding Ocean Pines master community's Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed championship course -- the only Robert Trent Jones course on Maryland's Eastern Shore -- through the shared Ocean Pines Association amenity package, separate from The Parke's own HOA fee.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Parke offers a self-contained, 55+-only social layer -- its own clubhouse, pool, and activity rooms -- nested inside the much larger, all-ages Ocean Pines master community, giving residents both an age-restricted immediate neighborhood and access to a substantially bigger amenity base (golf, marinas, yacht club, beach club) than most similarly sized standalone 55+ enclaves in the region.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Parke at Ocean Pines sits within the unincorporated Ocean Pines community in Worcester County, roughly six miles west of Ocean City and its boardwalk, with a Berlin, MD postal address (ZIP 21811). Its inland, bay-adjacent location offers quicker access to Route 90/Route 50 toward Ocean City than communities directly on the Atlantic coast, while still being within a short drive of the beach.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Parke at Ocean Pines operates as its own independent, age-restricted 55+ homeowners association -- legally and administratively separate from the larger, non-age-restricted Ocean Pines master property-owners' association it sits inside. This distinction is the single most important fact for buyers researching this community: only The Parke's 503 homes carry the 55+ restriction; the rest of Ocean Pines (roughly 8,400+ platted lots) does not. The Parke's own recorded declaration of covenants was not independently reviewed, so the exact current restriction language (presumed to follow the standard federal Housing for Older Persons Act 80/20 occupancy rule, with no Maryland-specific statutory wrinkle identified) and its age-verification procedure should be confirmed directly with The Parke HOA before purchase.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Buyers must understand that only The Parke's 503 homes are age-restricted -- the surrounding Ocean Pines master community of roughly 8,400+ lots is general-population housing, so a buyer's immediate HOA (The Parke) is 55+-only, but Ocean Pines itself, its schools, and its broader neighborhoods are not. Homes here are all resale (built 2001-2006, no new construction), so buyers should budget for likely dated finishes and request a full inspection. The fee structure is two-layered -- a Parke-specific HOA fee (reported ~$245/month) plus a separate Ocean Pines Association annual assessment (reported ~$996/year) plus one-time buyer-side fees -- and buyers should get the current, complete, itemized total directly from both the Parke HOA and the Ocean Pines Association rather than assuming a single number covers everything. The exact declaration language establishing the 55+ restriction and its verification procedure was not independently pulled.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Worcester County, The Parke has independently confirmed evidence of a genuine legal 55+ restriction; nearby Glen Riddle (GlenRiddle Golf Club) in Berlin carries heavy golf-resort marketing, but no confirmed age restriction was found. The Parke is also distinct in scale and price from K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Kent Island (Queen Anne's County), a much larger, still-building, higher-priced Chesapeake Bay-waterfront new-construction community.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory in The Parke by floor plan and section, recent closed comparables, and the current combined Parke HOA/Ocean Pines Association fee total.

Is all of Ocean Pines age-restricted?

No. Ocean Pines is a large, general-population master community established in 1968 with roughly 8,400+ platted lots and 12,000+ full-time residents. Only The Parke at Ocean Pines, a separate 503-home enclave within it, carries the legal 55+ restriction.

How many homes are in The Parke at Ocean Pines?

503 single-family, manor, and villa homes across 13 floor plans, built 2001-2006. The community is fully built out and resale-only today.

What is the HOA fee at The Parke?

Reported at roughly $245/month for The Parke's own HOA, plus a separate Ocean Pines Association annual assessment reported around $996/year. Confirm the current combined total directly with both associations.

Does The Parke have its own golf course?

No. The Parke's private clubhouse has an indoor pool and fitness amenities, but golf access comes through the surrounding Ocean Pines master community's Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed course, part of the separate Ocean Pines Association amenity package.

Is new construction available in The Parke at Ocean Pines?

No. The community was fully built out between 2001 and 2006 and is resale-only today.