SP_Recreation

NORTH POINT STATE PARK
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(source: Wikipedia.com)
North Point State Park is a Chesapeake Bay waterfront park located in Edgemere, MD. The park is
situated on the grounds that once were the home of Bay Shore Amusement Park, which was one of
the premiere amusement parks in Maryland from 1906 - 1947. Current visitors to the park can enjoy
hiking, wading, birdwatching, bicycling, fishing, picnicking, group events, and remnants of Bay Shore
Park, such as the restored Trolley Station and fountain.

Current amenities
The park still hosts piers and provides beach access to visitors, who have been permitted to wade
since 1999. There are picnic tables and grills on site. The historical fountain has been restored. The
restaurant, too, has been partially restored, converted into the Takos Visitor Center. The old trolley
station is used by permit for large gatherings of up to 400 people.

FORT HOWARD - BALTIMORE COUNTY PARK
(source: Wikipedia.com)

Fort Howard is the name of a former military installation in Baltimore County, Maryland, near the
present-day settlement of Fort Howard. The installation earned the nickname the "Bulldog at
Baltimore's Gate" and served as the coastal artillery headquarters for Baltimore. The installation was
turned over to the Veterans' Administration in 1940, which still owns the majority of the property. The
portion of the property containing the old coastal artillery fortications was declared surplus federal
land and is now the county park. Visitors to the park can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, bicycling, fishing,
picnicking, group events and remnants of the old artillery fortifications. Fort Howard Park is also
home to the Edgemere-Sparrows Point Rec Council Haunted Dungeons.

LOCAL PLAYGROUNDS

Local playgrounds can be found at various locations around the Edgmere-Sparrows Point Community, such as Chesapeake Terrace
Elementary School, Edgemere Elementary School, & Millers Island.