Newtowne Neck State Park facts for kids
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 Newtowne Neck State Park
Location in Maryland
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| Location | St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | Leonardtown, Maryland |
| Area | 794 acres (321 ha) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4.0 m) |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Established | 2009 |
| Administrator | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Newtowne Neck State Park |
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.
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