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Matapeake Park and Beach is a popular county-operated park and visitor beachfront on Kent Island, accessible via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge from the city of Annapolis. The park, which is located on grounds that were once used as a landing site for the Chesapeake Bay Ferry System prior to the bridge's construction, is open to the public 365 days a year between dawn and dusk. It serves as the northern terminus for the lovely Kent Island South Trail, which spans six miles throughout the island and provides walking access to a number of its historic attractions. Facilities connected to the former ferry landing have been converted into a public fishing pier and clubhouse, which offer unparalleled views of the Chesapeake Bay. A lovely public swimming beach allows dogs kept on short leashes, with day-use picnic sites available nearby. Other amenities include an outdoor amphitheater that hosts summer concerts and events.
Matapeake Park and Beach, 2010 Sonny Schulz Blvd, Stevensville, MD 21666, Phone: 410-643-1060
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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