Sandy Point State Park Open!
Problem repaired
ANNAPOLIS, MD — The power outage at Sandy Point State Park has been repaired, and the park is now open!
Due to a power outage, Sandy Point State Park near the Bay Bridge was closed temporarily. Without electricity, the park cannot operate restrooms, concessions and other facilities.The park lost power last night around 8 p.m. State Forest and Park Service officials worked through the night with Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) to isolate the problem and attempt to remedy it. They were able to isolate the problem and repair it.
Park officials were expecting between 6,000-10,000 visitors today at the 786-acre park, is one of the state’s most popular. Its location on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, along with its wide range of amenities makes it a popular destination, year-round — the park hosts more than 1 million visitors annually.
Posted June 3, 2004