Best Parks In Baltimore For A Winter Nature Walk
2600 Madison Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-6106
www.druidhillpark.org
Not only is Druid Hill park historic, it is home to the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and the Maryland Zoo, which was created in 1876 as a result of people donating a variety of animals to the park. The landscape at Druid Hill Park is vast, with lots of open air and places to explore. Druid Hill Park is primarily used for driving, bike-riding, strolling and outdoor sporting games.
27 S Patterson Park Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-3676
www.pattersonpark.com
Patterson Park is better known as Baltimore's Best Backyard. Patterson Park has a boat lake which which was remodeled approximately five years ago. The boat lake is basically a beautiful duck pond. Dominic "Mimi" DiPietro Ice Rink is also located inside Patterson Park, which makes this park ideal for walking around in the winter to enjoy the picturesque views. Another major historic sidebar about Patterson Park: Before it was known as a park, the site of Patterson Park played a major role in the War of 1812, during the battle of North Point at Hampstead Hill. The park served as the grounds where American troops were stationed during war.
2100 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 685-8344
www.friendsofcarrollpark.blogspot.com
Carroll Park is the third largest country landscape park after Druid Hill and Patterson Parks. Carroll Park is 117 acres and located in southwest Baltimore. It was originally part of the Mount Clare estate of Charles Carroll. This park includes one of the oldest of two Federal style mansions still standing in Baltimore City. Homewood House on Johns Hopkins University Campus is the other oldest historic mansion in Baltimore. The benches in Carroll Park are absolutely picturesque and make this a great place for winter strolling and creating Kodak memories.
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1000 Lakeside Drive
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 887-4156
www.facebook.com/lakerolandpark
The park is open sunrise to sunset daily. Lake Roland Dam is a cool park amenity that makes this outdoor space ideal for a winter walk. Lake Roland offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year for youth and adults. Get detailed information from the Lake Roland Nature Council here. The over 500 acre park leased to Baltimore County is a multi-faceted facility with numerous trails, nature and environmental programs, a dog park, pavilions and waterfront activities, such as canoeing and kayaking, for all to enjoy. It offers the opportunity for visitors to enjoy the rare plant life that exists only in the serpentine barrens at Roland Park.
300 Warren Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5828
www.federalhillonline.com
Federal Hill Park is a Baltimore landmark signature . Talk about some of the best views in the city from a hill! Federal Hill is historic and prominent. It is conveniently located next to the Baltimore Inner Harbor, which makes the park extra amazing. Full of leisure and recreation, Federal Hill park features a recently renovated public basketball court.
