Mayo Beach Park (Permit Only)

Mayo Beach Park sits right at the mouth of the South River and the Chesapeake Bay. The park is available to groups on a permit basis for civic and nonprofit organizations, weddings, receptions, cultural exhibits, company picnics and family reunions. Use is exclusive to the individual or organization submitting the application.

For those who are interested in a day rental of the park starting May 1 through October 31, please contact Wendy Scarborough at (410) 222-7313 for additional information. Appointments to see the amenities at the park can be scheduled by calling the park office at (410) 222-1978.

Use of the facility for renting is for private functions only. The selling of tickets to the general public or using the facility for fundraising is prohibited. No commercial or promotional activities are allowed. Such events misrepresented will be cancelled up to and including the day of the event. The maximum group size is 1000. There is handicapped parking, toilet, and ramp to beach area. The rental of Mayo Beach Park includes the use of the beach, parking lot, and Pavilion (230 maximum seating) with a small noncommercial kitchen, small grills, play area and ball field. There are concrete areas that may be used for outside dancing, eating, and music. Rental is exclusive with the exception of a small craft beach launch area used primarily by windsurfers when wind conditions are favorable.

Mayo Beach Park is the home of Mayo Wind. Mayo Wind is a motorless, small craft launch site and the location for windsurfing and kiting local and regional events. Mayo Beach Park is also a great launch site for canoe and kayak enthusiast.  There are “Water Trails” that can be paddled to several historic and scenic points of interest. 

A new permit season begins April 1, 2009, and a new combination for the gate will be activated.  A renewal Permit Application form is enclosed to assure your access to the Mayo Wind launch area.  Members who are renewing their permit must complete the new 2009 Launch Permit Application and return it with the fee.  The Launch Permit issued to past members will then be valid and recognized for the 2009 season.