North Point State Park and Battlefield
North Point State Park is located in Baltimore County on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and is surrounded by beautiful and fascinating natural and historical resources. It consists of 1,310 acres off Old North Point Road in Edgemere.
8700 North Point Rd Edgemere , MD 21219 United States
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Star-Spangled Site: Near this park , during the predawn hours of Sept. 12 1814, 500 British troops set out to attack Baltimore as the British Navy prepared an assault on Fort McHenry.
This is the site of the historical Bay Shore Amusement Park , a popular destination for summer visitors beginning in 1906.
Great park to go running/walking sight seeing ect
There's a per-car entrance "donation". Usually on the honor system, but sometimes someone is at the gate. Be prepared for a nominal charge.
There's a beach , but the water is shallow and bathtub warm. Lots o b'more families grilling on sunday.
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Picnic tables fill up quick. Pretty shallow, nice soft sand. - CP
Find a nice flat rock and enjoy the sounds and sight of nature - Judy Lovejoy
Dog friendly park, just be sure you clean up after your pet - Jon Spallone
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