Welcome to North Point State Park!
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.See the History Page for more information about the parks interesting past.
This site is sponsored and maintained by the North Point State Park Volunteers, Inc.
2013 EVENTS
Earth Day
Saturday, April 20, 2013
No better way to celebrate Earth Day than helping to spruce up your favorite park! Join fellow park goers and volunteers in getting the park ready for the summer season. We will meet at 8:00am in the Visitor Center. Hope you can join us!
Fishing Derby
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Santa's Workshop
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 and Sunday, December 8th, 2013
Please note that for all events attendance is limited to park capacity. When capacity is reached, the park will close.
HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT AT NORTH POINT
WANTED!!!
We need volunteers! Please contact the park office or email if you are interested in helping out at the park. Community service hours can also be completed at the park.
CURRENT PARK HOURS
Monday - Sunday
Park Office Phone: (410) 477-0757
Park Office Fax : (410) 477-0361
TAKOS VISITOR CENTER HOURS
Wednesday - Sunday
11:00AM - 4:00PM
(Memorial Day - Labor Day)
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DIRECTIONS
695 South Exit 42 - North Point Blvd./Sparrows Point. Bear right onto 151 South -- North Point Blvd. First left onto Rte. 20 Edgemere/Ft. Howard onto North Point Rd. Proceed approximately 1.8 miles, park entrance is on left.
695 North Exit 43 -- Sparrows Point. Left onto Rte 158 -Bethlehem Blvd towards Edgemere/Fort Howard. Proceed to traffic light at North Point Blvd. Straight through light to 20 South -- North Point Rd. Proceed approximately 1.8 miles, park entrance is on left.
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