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County shows updated plans for Cove Road Beach: expanded shoreline access, parking and stormwater controls
Summary
Parks staff presented an updated plan to expand Cove Road Beach after the county acquired adjacent parcels. The design clusters parking away from neighborhood properties, adds accessible walkways and stormwater treatment, and aims to minimize wetland impacts while improving visitor amenities.
Wicomico County recreation and planning staff presented an updated park-development plan for the recently acquired property adjacent to Cove Road Beach at a Jan. 21 open work session.
Lede: The plan consolidates parking at the end of Cove Road, expands the accessible beach area northward away from private residences, adds accessible walkways and viewing platforms, and includes stormwater management features designed to treat runoff before it discharges to tidal waters.
Why it matters: The county said the acquisition and plan aim to reduce conflicts between visitors and neighbors, provide safer and ADA-accessible access to the beach, and manage runoff to protect tidal wetlands and water…
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