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    Federal Hill Park

    4.7 (111 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    View from the top
    Anna S.

    By far one of the top 5 views in all of Baltimore (in my humble opinion). Not to mention, the climb up that hill is a killer workout! Feel the burn baby and then relax at the top with those stunning views. You can choose to make your life hard and climb up the side of the hill or walk about a block up to find stairs that conveniently put you to the top. At the summit, you'll find a park, swings (hell yeah), and plenty of benches to sit and contemplate life. I visited on a fairly cold winter day but still enjoyed myself despite the chilly temperatures. I was able to find street parking on the side street that parallels the American Visionary Arts museum. I've surprisingly never had trouble finding parking on that side street but I guess it all depends on the day and time you visit. This is a great park to take out-of-towners to show off the beauty of Bmore or to just remind yourself how cool our city is.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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!

    Thomas S.

    Not the biggest park in town, but the location is exquisite. This hill park has entrance at the base and at the summit. There are straight up stairs connecting the base with the summit as well as a cement path that circles the hill from bottom to top and visa versa. The summit has benches, tables, playground, and lots of green spaces for picnics. A commanding view of Inner Harbor and downtown awaits everyone at the summit. Sunset viewing is breathtaking. We did the sunset viewing and then walk through the Federal Hill neighborhood sight seeing. We ended the the night in the neighborhood with some cookies from Insomnia and then walked home.

    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.

    Your kids will LOVE Rolling down the hill!
    Sari Marissa G.

    Absolutely awesome views of the inner harbor from up here on this historic hill! There's a pretty cool cannon, flags, and monuments. There's even an entire clean, well kept playground up at the top of the hill too! Some pups, panoramic views of the ships coming into the harbor and of the Ferris wheel, and even the super cool vintage Domino Sugar Factory sign out to the right! Our kiddos however, loved rolling down the hill best! :) If you're in the area for sunset, make sure you head up and watch it from up there! Breathtaking! There's stairs to the right looking the hill at it from the water and if you head down the hill towards the left when looking at the water you'll be at the back of the American Visionary Art Museum which has some really cool sculptures placed around the exterior. Definitely worth a peek! As many times as I've been to Baltimore as a kid, I hadn't made it up here until recently. I'm sure if I missed it, many others did too. And they shouldn't. It's pretty great and should definitely be on your list of things to check out while in the remote area! It's not just a touristy thing either. This park is enjoyed by locals just the same! *My old photos synced with this review! Yay!

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    Sherwood Gardens

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    Spring time in Baltimore does not get any better without a visit to Sherwood gardens for the full…read morebloom of the tulips. Me and my friends made a quick stop on the way home from brunch in the Cross Keys area, and the day was perfect for it. The park was alive with families and their furry friends just having small picnics and taking in the scenery. If you're not familiar with Sherwood Garden's, it's a privately owned community park in the Guilford section of Baltimore City. It's been famous for its annual tulip since the 1920's by John Sherwood, whose home bordered the park. To this day up to 70000 tulips are planted annually along with other flowers such as magnolias and dogwoods to name a few. Best time to visit is always towards the end of April and beginning of May. Although a private park, the public is always invited to stroll at your leisure throughout the grounds. The ongoing displays are 100% privately funded and depends entirely on contributions to fulfill its mission of providing a natural place for recreation for the community and related education.

    I love tulips, so when I read about this place, I couldn't wait to visit. It's located as the…read morecenter of an expensive Baltimore block, surrounded by million dollar homes. There is no start or end, so just park on one of the surrounding streets and walk over. We were there the third weekend in April, and while the tulips were definitely past their peak, and many were completely gone, there were plenty of flower beds of tulips still blooming. Plus, almost all of the azaleas were blooming. I loved that they had so many different colored tulips and azaleas. They did different combination of colors in all the different flower beds, so we ended up seeing some surprisingly beautiful displays, even with some tulips no longer blooming. We weren't there very long because it was cold out, but this would be a great spot for engagement pictures or a picnic.

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    Kilgore is a lovely place for an easy to moderate hiking trail. It's open daily but you need a…read morepermit on the weekends from Memorial day to Labor Day I believe. To get to the waterfall you have to walk a path that's about 10-15 minutes. You will have to climb over some rocks in the water in your travels, but once you get to the waterfall you will absolutely love it. *Please note* Wear comfortable shoes because there are some areas that could be potentially dangerous if you don't take your time.

    [Coronavirus review] This is a small site auxiliary to Rocks…read moreState Park. Notably, the parking lot requires an advance reservation on peak dates, and this policy has been expanded to cover more dates due to the pandemic lockdown pushing people to spend their days outdoors. The trail is a short loop to the falls. Great Falls this isn't, but it's significant enough to generate a nice spray. A rather upset-looking fish flopped down shallow water as I approached. Upstream of the falls was a challenge. Few fords were viable, perhaps owing to heavy rain, and signs suggesting the area was blocked off were ignored by expeditions looking for better crossings. I made it across the stream and back, but I did get a little wet. The scenery isn't worth a long drive on its own, but paired with the other local park sites, it makes for good viewing, and in particular this space with its parking limitations can't get too crowded.

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