Cherry Beach Park
Sharptown, MD
Cherry Beach sits on the Nanticoke River in Sharptown, a genuine sandy beach with a fishing pier, playground, and picnic pavilion that make it a full afternoon stop rather than a quick dip. Gentle waves and clear water on the river side make it an easy recommendation for families with younger swimmers.
Genuine sand and calm water with real family amenities, a solid neighborhood beach rather than a regional draw.
How we score beachesThe fishing pier is a good add-on even if you're mainly there to swim, locals fish it right alongside the beach crowd.
A county lot serves the park directly, free to use.
A short, flat walk from the lot to the sand, with a playground and pavilion nearby.
Water warms into the mid 70s by August on the river side, generally calmer than open Bay beaches. Fall still draws anglers to the pier well after swim season winds down.
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