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    Federal Hill Park

    4.7 (112 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Federal hill park looking at the harbor
    Sean S.

    Great place to take a late night date stroll to. Nice scenic views with great photo opportunities. She won't be disappointed!

    Austin G.

    After visiting the American Visionary Art Museum, our four-year-old wanted to race up the hill to see the view of Baltimore. Racing up several levels of hill only took a few minutes and the view of the harbor was worth the work out. Once on top, we explored the grassy area, finding two memorials, a cannon and a fort-themed playground our daughter loved. Afterwards, we ran down the hill to our call, laughing along the way!

    Erin M.

    My family was driving around Baltimore and noticed this park on top of a big hill. I looked up some info on this park and thought it would be interesting to explore. We ended up parking at the bottom of the hill, but it seems you can park at the top for those who don't want to take the hike up (expect to pay for parking). It did take us a bit to find the stairs but eventually made it up the park. It was a cute little park that had plenty of benches you can sit on, along with a playground you can bring your kids to. It does mention you can't bring the dogs on the playground but can walk them around it. The area looked to have a little bit of trash, but there was plenty of green for sure. It definitely had a really nice view over the town and harbor, so that made that hike worth it. I do wish that there wasn't so much noise from traffic and the construction workers so couldn't really just relax fully. Also, there was no public restroom there, so you would have to go to a nearby place if you need to. Overall, it was a fun experience, but I see it as more of a one-time visit for a tourist like me.

    Tiffany D.

    A great park to have a nice picnic, especially in the warmer months of Covid 19. It's easy to see people using the park to sight see, dog walk, exercise, picnic, host a gathering, or just sit on the benches working or relaxing. There is a playground, so it is beneficial for kids and families too. The view of the city from the hill is AMAZING. There are plenty of food spots in walking distance, so stocking up for a unconventional picnic is easy. Only cons are- there are no bathrooms and parking can be sort of a hassle when it is crowded.

    John B.

    This well-manicured hill gives a fantastic overlook of the city and is a popular place to catch a sunset. There are limited facilities on top of the hill, but the base is newly developed, and the waterside houses multiple athletic grounds and restrooms as well, with a walk connecting to the rest of the city. Embedded around numerous other attractions, there's plenty of reasons to visit. The only trouble will be finding a way to get there and/or park.

    Alexis B.

    I was walking in Federal Hill with some family recently, and we wandered up to Federal Park Hill. The park has a short walk around the perimeter of the hill, a playground, plenty of benches, and area for picnics. But the real highlight of the park for me was the view! This park has really stunning views of Inner Harbor, Downtown, and Fells Point! If you're in the area and need a walk or want to take in a great view, check this park out!

    Inner harbor
    Joanna P.

    Perfect panoramic views of the inner harbor . Day and night views are spectacular! Great place for a picnic, sightseeing, photography or stair workouts! The holiday lights are amazing, make sure you are extra warm clothes during the cold season since the hill is in the open it's cooler than in the lower level. Parking is offered along the street with payment machines available.

    View from the benches close by the water taxi
    Kirsten L.

    Area: 4 Out of 5 You can walk here from the inner harbor or save yourself the sweat and take the water taxi. We took the water taxi to Rusty Scuppler and took a slower pace walk to the park. Definitely more of a young adult/adult vibe in Federal Hill. Also very residential with a handful of great cafes and restaurants. At the top of the Federal Hill is a small enclosed children's play area with plenty of benches and shade to enjoy Baltimore's charm. From here you can see the harbor, baseball park, football stadium, & University of Maryland. Overall: 4 Out of 5 Federal Hill is an area I could see myself living in if I moved to Baltimore. Beautiful view of the city. Close enough to downtown, but far enough from the tourist trap areas of the inner harbor & Fell's point. Fantastic area to take in and enjoy Baltimore.

    View from the top of federal hill park!
    Abigail V.

    If you're looking for the best vantage point of Baltimore City, Federal Hill Park has it! Overlooking the harbor, right in the heart of South Baltimore, and surrounded by charming row homes, federal hill park is beyond picturesque. For families with children, there is a great playground with swings and a jungle gym, as well As plenty of open space to run around or play games! If you want to make a day of it, you can walk along the harbor, visit the American Visionary Art Museum (right below the hill) or even pop by the Maryland Science Center. I have even gone to the park to have a picnic and enjoy takeout!

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    Sarah W.

    I live it here. It's a lovely, safe little park with a playground for kids and paved walking trails with great views of the harbor and the neighborhood. They even provide baggies for your dog! I love how there's always a free bench to sit on, too. I'm so happy I live near this gem!

    William G.

    This is a nice park, located right next to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. The center of the park sits on top of the hill, overlooking many parts of the Inner Harbor and surrounding area. The park used to be a fortification that stationed hundreds of troops during the wars of the 18th and 19th century. There are canons found throughout the park that symbolize this. Today, the top of the hill has a playground where many families come to enjoy the day. There are some monuments here (check pics). Part of the park is bordered by some nice and quiet neighborhoods. The rest is bordered by the downhill slopes that lead to the street below. The whole experience here was pleasant and relaxing. It was a beautiful day, and the place provided many great shots for a photography enthusiasts such as myself.

    George M.

    WOW! Thought there would be a bunch of reviews of this great park overlooking the harbor with a stunning view of Baltimore Ideal for exercising, a picnic or just to unwind Parking was difficult but the same could be said about most of Baltimore The surrounding area looked like a nice neighborhood filled with young professionals so I would figure it to be safe but even they need to perform some breaking and entering every once in a while just to get their jollies off I know i do

    Baltimore skyline from Federal Hill Park
    Bruce K.

    I'm out of shape. Walking up three flights of stairs and I had to sit on one of the benches for five minutes to calm down my pounding heart. Once that was done, I had a chance to walk around this lovely park! There was some sort of event going on with people playing games and running about and that was neat to see. But the real winner here is the tremendous view of the Baltimore skyline. Simply amazing to sit and look at all of that. Very, very cool.

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    “Came across because it is right next to the American Visionary Art Museum and I ran up the steep hill to get to the top.”

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    Thames Street Park

    Thames Street Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Canton

    Our kids love this spot. This is their favorite place to get outside and enjoy a playground in…read moreBaltimore. This park is small but you'll find a great playground perfect for 3-6 year olds. There is also a nice soccer goal as well. My son loves playing here with his daddy and kicking the ball into the net. There are several tables around the playground. And it's just steps away from all the restaurants and bars of Fell's Point. This is such a nice spot for the kids and adults. Coming here is easy with the kids and pairing it with a dinner out.

    At the corner of Thames and Wolfe, in the heart of Fells Point, the Thames street park has just had…read morea makeover! With double the size of fenced in area previously there, there is plenty of room to kick or toss a ball, run around and play in the grass. They have also replaced the small older jungle gym with a huge playground. It has 5 slides, monkey bars, two climbing walls, a rope walk, and various areas to climb and run along. Plenty of room for a dozen or more kids without them running into each other. There are also areas to hide and seek, wheels to turn and little games to play. In all it's a beautiful little park. So why not 5 stars? They've left an odd 4 foot area unfenced. Not sure if they're just waiting for a special gate (the renovation was completed less than 4 weeks ago) or if this is a planned design but it makes it so that you have to watch the littles to make sure they don't dash out the door, so to speak, and right into the road. On a much smaller note, there are no swings, but this is not such a loss as there is so much else to do out there. Great walk, great weather, great park. Come on out and join us!

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    Thames Street Park - If your kids like slides, or if you do, this is the place for you!

    If your kids like slides, or if you do, this is the place for you!

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    Thames Street Park - Monkey bars and in the back corner by the cars you can just make out the 4-foot gap in the fenceline.

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    Monkey bars and in the back corner by the cars you can just make out the 4-foot gap in the fenceline.

    Northwest Regional Park

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    3.9(12 reviews)
    14.1 mi

    We decided to take the kiddies to this park for an outing. Its always said to be nice. The kids…read morewere very rude and not nice. The pavillion close had a party and the adults were smoking weed and using profanity. Kids were not friendly to little kids. There were several 2/3 yr olds but the kids 10 and older were very wild and knocking them over. There were kids riding bikes on the playground into children. They were old enough to know better and the parents knew better. I saw a boy thrust kick a 4yr lil girl in her back as she was adjusting to get off the bottom of the slide and yelled MOVE to her. Come to find out they were not together. Her Dad was very upset and so dis another Dad see it and was alarmed and said something. I would suggest to go elsewhere with your kids unless you want to box it out with parents or kids. Save the kiddies from being hurt. Its nice but the traffic it brings in isnt a mix.

    I have been to this park many many times over the years for football games, baseball games and in…read morethis instant to come to the fairly new Ravens playground however, this is my first review. My daughter loves coming to the playground and frequently asked to go to the new Ravens park as she calls it. The playground has so many fun things for the kids to do. There are also a few pavilions to use for gatherings. There are a few Port A Potty available and full restrooms near the football fields. There is also a walking trail near the pavilions near the baseball fields. There is typically an Ice Cream Truck stationed in the parking lot especially on hot days. Parking is spacious and plentiful. Will definitely return and I love the newly added playground.

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