Fort Howard Veterans Park

About

Learn more about programs and events happening at the park, offered by the Edgemere-Sparrows Point Community Recreation Office.

Beach access and Soft Launch project

The Department of Recreation and Parks is working on a beach access and soft launch project in Fort Howard Veterans Park. This will include an accessible path for water access and a soft kayak and canoe launch. 

This project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed for the 2025 season.

• View the site plan.
• Email capitalprojects-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov with questions or comments concerning the beach access and soft launch project.

Environmental Impacts

There is no impact to wetlands. The limit of disturbance includes the approved removal of 10 trees and the replanting of 45 new trees, 63 shrubs and 125 perennials. 

The following departments have been involved in the design, review and approval of this project:

• Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability
  • Environmental Impact
  • Stormwater Management
• Baltimore County Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections
  • Development Plan Review
  • Landscape Review
  • Sediment Control Review
  • Zoning Review
• Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation
  • Flood Plain Review
• Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
• Baltimore County Property Management
• Maryland Department of the Environment