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Cecil County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Perryville Community Park
601 Broad St, Perryville, MD 21903
A town park on the east bank of the Susquehanna directly across from Havre de Grace. Shoreline access, boat ramp, fishing pier, trails, and a waterfront gazebo with the best lighthouse-and-river view in Cecil County. Not a swim beach — this is a walking, fishing, and sunset park.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for fishing.
82°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
85 /100
ideal
85 Swim
81 Sunbathe
86 Walk
87 Fish
81 Photo
Best for fishing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
9 mph
SE
Rain
6%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
3:53 PM
0.3 ft · in 42m
Sea Nettles
Low nettle risk
30% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Elevated
80 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:32 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Sunny
0%
87
86°
Sunny
0%
86
92°
Sunny
5%
77
90°
Mostly Sunny
2%
81
88°
Mostly Sunny
8%
83
89°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
40
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
9:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Major
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minor
7:10 PM - 8:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
601 Broad St, Perryville, MD 21903
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Perryville Community Park today?
Perryville Community Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Perryville Community Park dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Perryville Community Park?
Entry to Perryville Community Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Perryville Community Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Perryville Community Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Perryville Community Park?
Amenities at Perryville Community Park include boat ramp, fishing pier, trails, playground, pavilion, restrooms.
When is the water warmest at Perryville Community Park?
The Chesapeake warms quickly — water temperatures peak in late July and August, typically 78-82°F. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.
Where is Perryville Community Park located?
Perryville Community Park is in Cecil County, MD, at 601 Broad St, Perryville, MD 21903.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS