The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 27 at the new Bohemia River State Park in Cecil County, located at 3864 Augustine Herman Highway in Chesapeake City.
Community partners, outdoor enthusiasts, and others are invited to see and tour the property, and share thoughts on the newest state park on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Maryland Park Service staff will be available to answer questions about the new state park and provide information on topics such as hunting, trails and water access. A shuttle service will be available to ferry visitors to and from the waterfront and other scenic areas of the park.
The department finalized the purchase of 460 acres in Cecil County last fall for the future development of Bohemia River State Park. Featuring 14,000 linear feet of frontage on the Bohemia River, the gentle slopes descending to the water provide multiple access points for canoeing, fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits. Shaded open meadows, overlooking the confluence of creeks, provide a scenic location for birding, hiking, picnicking, and general nature-based observation and recreation, keeping with the primary goals of conservation and education.
The property’s network of riparian forests and tidal and nontidal wetlands will provide for habitat restoration and water quality benefits. The property also contains existing agricultural land, which will likely continue being farmed.
The acquisition of OBX Farms was made possible through a partnership with the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy and was fully funded by Program Open Space, which preserves natural areas for public recreation, and watershed and wildlife protection across Maryland.
Residents can offer comments or ask questions about the new park by contacting Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area at (410) 398-1246.