Sandy Point State Park Waterfront Picnic Shelter
Annapolis, MD
| Venue type | State Park |
| Location | Annapolis, MD |
| Published price | $346.75 to $446.75 |
| Capacity | Up to 180 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Sandy Point shelters - Waterfront picnic shelters: $346.75 (140-person capacity); $446.75 (180-person capacity). Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees.
The source publishes a range of $346.75 to $446.75, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Limited electrical receptacles
Maryland Park Service. Twelve rental shelters sit in the East Beach area; five have direct water views of the Chesapeake Bay. Day-use admission is charged on top of the shelter fee ($5/person weekends and holidays and $4/person weekdays May 1 - September 30; $3/vehicle October 1 - April 30), and day-use reservations are required on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Alcohol requires a Maryland Park Service alcohol permit purchased at the time of shelter reservation. No amplified music or DJs; balloons are not allowed.
Published on dnr.maryland.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Baltimore
$346.75 is the 22nd lowest published starting price of the 37 venues listed in the Baltimore metro. The metro median starting price is $250, and 15 of the 37 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 6 state park listings in the metro it ranks 6th lowest, against a median of $173 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 180 guests. At $346.75, filling the space works out to $1.93 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 33 Baltimore listings that publish one is 115 guests, so this space is larger than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Annapolis
These listings in Annapolis publish a starting price below $346.75.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Point State Park Non-Waterfront Picnic ShelterAnnapolis, MD · State Park | $276.75 to $596.75 | 300 guests |
| Truxtun Park Pavilion 1Annapolis, MD · Park & Pavilion | $200 to $225 | 100 guests |
| South River Overlook at Quiet Waters ParkAnnapolis, MD · Park & Pavilion | $160 to $240 | 75 guests |
Other state park listings in Baltimore
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area PavilionsMiddle River, MD · State Park | $200 | 100 guests |
| Susquehanna State Park Picnic ShelterHavre de Grace, MD · State Park | $146.75 | 150 guests |
| Rocks State Park Picnic ShelterJarrettsville, MD · State Park | $146.75 | 150 guests |
Marriage license in Anne Arundel County, MD
The venue fee above does not include the license. Annapolis sits in Anne Arundel County, MD, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Clerk of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, License Department8 Church Circle, Room H101, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
| License fee | $55The Marriage License fee is $55.00 in Anne Arundel County, payable by cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or money order |
| Waiting period | 2 days |
| License valid for | 180 days |
| Who must appear | One party may apply, per the office's published rule |
| ID required | valid government issued photo ID, presented at check in before the ceremony appointment |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | In person only |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $25The fee for a civil marriage ceremony is $25.00 payable in cash or Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Civil ceremonies are by reserved appointment. |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: circuitcourt.org, mdcourts.gov
One applicant must apply in person and give the information for both spouses; walk ins are welcome on weekdays and the application takes about 15 minutes, so the license is issued the same day even though it is not effective until the 48 hour waiting period has run. Marriage license hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The license is valid for six months and only in Anne Arundel County. Non residents may use a Non Resident Affidavit by mail.
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