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Sandy Point State Park

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

Sandy Point State Park, a 786-acre park near Annapolis, Maryland, offers a variety of recreational activities including swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating and hiking. With its convenient location on the west side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Sandy Point State Park is a popular destination for families during the summer months. Facilities include picnic areas and shelters, showers, restrooms and a food concession. The park offers views of the Bay Bridge and a variety of migratory waterfowl. The beaches are lifeguarded from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

During the winter holiday season, the park displays animated lights at its annual Lights on the Bay. Visitors enjoy a scenic drive along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay with more than 60 spectacular animated and stationary displays illuminating the roadway.

Location
1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland. Sandy Point State Park is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland off U.S. Routes 50/301 at exit 32.

Website
http://dnr.maryland.gov

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