Comments Sought About Proposed Oakington Peninsula Park System In Harford County

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Community members are asked to provide input about the county's plans for a park system on the Oakington Peninsula between Aberdeen and Havre de Grace. The 1,200-acre county-owned property features natural and historical resources as well as more than two miles of waterfront along the Chesapeake Bay.

Public comments can be provided at an in-person meeting from 6:30–8:30 p.m. June 5 at the Havre de Grace Activity Center, 351 Lewis Lane. Comments also will be accepted via email through June 30 at [email protected]. Use the subject line “Oakington Park System.”

As part of its planning process, Harford County Parks and Recreation first conducted an assessment of the property which includes Swan Harbor Farm, the Carlson-Feltman Conservation Area, Belle Vue Farm, Eleanor and Millard Tydings Park, and the Mullins property. A focus group comprised of community, municipal, historic and environmental groups, and individuals with specific knowledge of the properties then developed summary reports for public review. The site assessment and focus group summary reports can be found on the county website at Oakington Peninsula Park System Master Plan | Harford County, MD.

“I encourage Harford County citizens to review the information online and share their thoughts and ideas with us for the future Oakington Peninsula Park System,” Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly said. “With everyone’s help, this property has the potential for a system of waterfront trails and other uses that will make it a crown jewel in the mid-Atlantic region.”