Pasadena, Maryland is located in Anne Arundel County but is more like a suburb of Baltimore. This suburban feel is mixed with rural characteristics, as Pasadena is located on the Chesapeake Bay and is full of parks, green spaces, and beaches. Pasadena is just south of Baltimore. Glen Burnie is to the west, Severna Park to the south, and Lake Shore to the southeast. To the east of Pasadena is the Patapsco River, a tidal river that runs for 39 miles before flowing into Chesapeake Bay. Maryland Route 177 (called Mountain Road) serves Pasadena. Residents mostly drive, as public transportation is limited. The nearest Amtrak station is BWI Airport Rail Station, just 10 miles away in Baltimore. The population of Pasadena is growing fast — it reached more than 24,000 inhabitants in 2010. In particular, Pasadena attracts families and young professionals.