Sandy Point State Park

The 786-acre park features long sandy beaches along the Chesapeake Bay, with multiple recreational areas for swimming, boating, and fishing activities.

The land became Maryland's first state park designated for public recreation in 1948, officially opening its gates to visitors in June 1952.

The park maintains educational programs teaching visitors about the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, local marine life, and environmental conservation throughout the seasons.

The park provides multiple boat ramps, a marina, picnic pavilions with grills, and accessible facilities for visitors with disabilities near Baltimore.

The beach location offers direct views of large ships passing under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge while more than 200 bird species inhabit the area.

Location: Anne Arundel County

Inception: 1948

Official opening: June 25, 1952

Website: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/sandypoint.aspx

Address: Sandy Point State Park | 1100 East College Parkway | Annapolis, MD 21409 (English) 21409

Website: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/sandypoint.aspx

GPS coordinates: 39.01998,-76.40770

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36