My running career began here in 1974 - I ran for PGCC in 1974-76, Our coach was Mr. West. We would run from PG College to the park to do trails and time trials. He was a great coach for the time having us do tempo runs through the trails. I transferred to U of South Florida to run on their first NCAA XC team. Coach West prepared us as all of us transferred after graduating to D I schools and we all were successful runners. It all began at Watkins Park.
MY FAVORITE PARK. LATE 60s EARLY 70S - I have so many memories there. It will always be a special place in my heart. My Dad and family camped there to have short trips to the ocean and bay. Great for local fishing and crabbing
- A wonderful time with family. Some on B loop and some on C loop. All were well tended. Bath rooms clean. Park employees very friendly and helpful. Thank you.
An Undiscovered Jewel - More than 80 miles of trails and during the week it is almost unused. Go on a weekday and it is like you have all 5,000 acres to yourself. Take a day and plan a trip into what the wilderness was like 200 years ago.
Wonderful! - Sandy Point is a unique park in that it has swimming beaches as well as trails, camping and picnic areas. Beautiful views of the Chesapeake, tons of parking and great park personnel.