Harford County recently rededicated the Broad Creek boat ramp in Darlington following enhancements to the ramp and parking area.
Joining county officials in the May 11 rededication were the Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials and family members of the late Arthur "Whitey" Mansberger, who was a devoted park volunteer for 60 years.
According to Harford County government, the Broad Creek boat ramp is the only free public launch access to the Susquehanna River above the Conowingo Dam.
The ramp is off Route 623 (Flintville Road) at Paddrick Road.
The $475,133 improvement project provided for ADA accessibility with car and trailer parking, as well as ADA access to the pier and kayak cradle.
Improvements also included landscaping, storm drain repairs and driveway area paving.
Funding for the project was provided by Harford County government, the Maryland DNR Waterway Improvement Fund and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Sport Fish Restoration Program.