| Newtowne Neck State Park | |
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  Newtowne Neck State ParkLocation in Maryland | |
| Location | St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest city | Leonardtown, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38°14′43″N 76°42′29″W / 38.24528°N 76.70806°W / 38.24528; -76.70806 |
| Area | 794 acres (321 ha) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4.0 m) |
| Established | 2009 |
| Administered by | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Website | Official website  |
Newtowne Neck State Park is a public recreation area located four miles (6.4 km) southwest of Leonardtown in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The state park sits on a peninsula that is surrounded by Breton Bay, St. Clements Bay, and the Potomac River. It is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
History
The park was part of the state's purchase of former Jesuit holdings in Southern Maryland in 2009. The discovery of military ordnance on the site forced the park to close in 2012. It reopened to the public in 2014.
Activities and amenities
The state park offers seven miles (11 km) of undeveloped shoreline, fishing, hunting, unimproved hiking and biking trails, and kayaking.
References
- ^ "Newtown Neck". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "DNR Lands Acreage Report" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ "Newtowne Neck State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- Tucker, Courtenay (November 19, 2020). "Archaeologists unearth dark truth about slavery at Jesuit plantation". KOAT. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- "Jesuit Properties". Chesapeake Conservancy. January 28, 2009. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- "Military Ordnance Safety Sweep Conducted at Newtowne Neck State Park" (PDF) (Press release). Maryland State Fire Marshall. July 2, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
- "Master Plan" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. February 16, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
External links
- Newtowne Neck State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources
- Newtowne Neck State Park Map Maryland Department of Natural Resources
