= Sandy Point =
On the West Side
 
 
 
 
Sandy Point State Park has a crescent shaped beach on the Bay, with lifeguards from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This beach boasts an awesome view of the Bridge. As well as beaching, there is a fishing pier, boat ramp and rentals, hiking trails, concessions and several picnic shelters. Entrance fees range from $1 to $3.
  
 
 
 
  This is a photo of the tip of Sandy Point's beach with the Bridge in the background.
photo of Sandy Point beach and Bridge
Photo by Maryland Department of Natural Resouces		  
 
 
 
 
Sandy Point State Park opened at about the same time as the first bridge span. According to Ross Kimmel at The Department of Natural Resources, acquisition of the land by the Park Service began in 1949. Development, which included building the beach itself, began in 1950. When the Park opened in 1952, it had two segregated swimming beaches.
  
 
 
 
  This photo was taken by Marion E. Warren, in July of 1953. In order to achieve this perspective, he stood on top of the old Sandy Point Ferry terminal!
 
A night time photo of the single span Bridge.
Copyright Marion E. Warren		  


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Sources
 
http://www.dnr.md.us/publiclands/southern/sandypoint.html
Maryland State Archives MSA SC 1890-02-20B.