State Park · Maryland, United States
North Point State Park
North Point State Park is a state park in Maryland, United States, covering 1,328 acres (537 ha), established in 1987.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Area | 1,328 acres (537 ha) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Coordinates | 39.2167° N, 76.4333° W |
| Managed by | Maryland state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About North Point State Park
North Point State Park is a Maryland state park located on the Chesapeake Bay in Edgemere, Baltimore County, Maryland. The park includes the site of the former Bay Shore Park, which was one of the state's premiere amusement parks during the first half of the 20th century. The park features restored remnants of the old amusement park as well as facilities for swimming, picnicking, bicycling, and hiking. Black Marsh, a 667-acre (270 ha) state wildlands area, makes up half the park's area. The park is administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 12.9 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 41.1 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 58.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is North Point State Park?
North Point State Park is in Maryland, United States (39.2167° N, 76.4333° W).
When was North Point State Park established?
North Point State Park was established in 1987, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is North Point State Park?
North Point State Park covers 1,328 acres (537 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maryland_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maryland state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Point_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).