CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — Miller-Loveless Park in Chesapeake Beach is officially open to the public again.
The park reopened on Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Kids in attendance immediately jumped on the new equipment to try it out. The upgrades include new climbing equipment, slides and swings. There’s also a new 2,090-square-foot turf field for multi-use play and plenty of shady spots and seating. It’s designed to provide amenities for all ages, from kids to seniors.
This new and improved playground is located at 3945 Gordon Stinnett Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. It’s part of Kellam’s Field, Chesapeake Beach, which is free for the public and serves as the home field to several local youth sports teams.
Improvements address stormwater issues and land subsidence, as flooding is an ongoing challenge at Kellam’s Field as a whole. The new stormwater infrastructure required an extensive permitting review and approval process with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Calvert County Government and Army Corps of Engineers. The park has been closed since September to make the improvements, along with other areas of Kellam’s Park, and costs for playground updates were partially covered by a grant from the state.
The project kicked off back in 2021 with a survey to gather ideas for upgrades. It’s named for the late Maryland State Senator Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, and in memory of Megan Jade Loveless.
The park is open just in time for the summer and hopefully will be enjoyed by residents for years to come.
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