Favorite low key park. It features 2 playgrounds, a baseball field, 2 pavilions, a ton of…read morePicnic tables, and a wooded trail. The trail could use some maintenance but it's a nice getaway from the city. The trail features large rocks (obviously) and a small stream. There are a few shallow bodies of water that along the trail that is perfect for little ones to play in the stream (at your own risk). It's very relaxing for relaxing in nature, deep breathing or reading a book. The park does have a restroom and 1 pavilion appears to have a grill. There is plenty of parking for a intimate event or family gathering. Overall, this is a cute little park that offers nature close to the city. Fyi: the rocks can be slippery when wet so wear sturdy shoes or hiking sandals.

This is a great little park with a lot of trail options right in the middle of a residential…read moreneighborhood. For this reason, it feels very safe since there are houses and people around not too far from the middle of this park. Very good parking lot and clear map when you enter. Playgrounds and covered pavilion/picnic areas too! Even though it is small, there are a lot of trail options, you can mix and match them and make it as short or long as you want. Last time I was there I did a mixture of the inner and outer trails and it was just under 2 miles. The trails are not marked well, they are a little confusing and I get turned around every time I go there, and I am pretty good with directions! Make sure to take a picture of the map before you enter! Overall it is a very easy hike though, not a lot of steep inclines. The best part about it though is the water. It is known for the rocks obviously and small waterfalls. It is very peaceful and pretty. Someone made chairs out of tree branches at one point in the trail, that was kind of cool!

This was absolutely Beautiful and serene. This was only my second time here but I plan to come at…read moreleast one a week to clear my mind. I LOVE nature and this made me feel like I was somewhere else on earth and not Baltimore City. You can come to this beautiful waterfall and escape all the madness.

Not exactly the safest hike since I went down closer to bridge trekking through rocks LOTS before…read moregetting to platform then took steep steps up only to find trail closed Oops!

Cromwell is such a magical place for me and my family! We come here on rainy days and on sunny days…read moreas well! There is so much to do no matter the season. I'm always looking for something to do with my toddler on rainy days and the nature center is the perfect place to get out of the house for a bit. Whether you want to wander on a trail, visit the nature center, pack a picnic and sit on the grass, or attend an event, Cromwell has so many options. There is something to do for all ages! The events they organize for children and adults are thoughtful and engaging! We have all learned so much through their educational programs. My 3 yr old loves to visit the chickens and play in the nature center. It is such a great place to go on a rainy day! The parking lot is a short walking distance to the entrance of the nature center. On sunny days, we like to pack snacks and sit out on their picnic tables and/or grass. Their outdoor playground is so much fun too! We love exploring the gardens, visiting the frogs and seeing all the flowers bloom. It's so peaceful and relaxing to sit and listen to all the sounds of nature. On warm days, Cromwell is the perfect place to throw rocks in the stream and dip your feet in the water after hiking on the many trails! There are so many shaded spots to sit and relax. We love to go to the open fields to bring a soccer ball and a picnic blanket. Everyone who works there is so friendly and inclusive! It really is a magical place to explore and wander. My son has developed a deep love for nature through exploring the nature center and the park! We can't wait to come back!

Can't believe I've never come across this park before! I wanted to go for a walk after running some…read moreerrands and looked up nearby parks and decided to go this one. So happy I went! It's a beautiful, wide open area with plenty of space to walk. There's also trails but I didn't explore that part because I wasn't wearing the right shoes and didn't know how to get to the trail itself. I love the history about the apple orchard trees and will definitely be coming back.

My favorite running spot near my home. Great park with running trails through woods...great…read morestream...lots of fields to play sports. I'd give it a five but a polluted stream with some recent sewage spills and some ongoing maintenance needs. Wish also that the trails extended to the upper park. It'd be a killer greenway! Nice that it easily connects to Lake Montebello for longer runs.

Herring Run Park is close to my house in Parkville so when it's nice out I'll frequent Lake…read moreMontebello and the trails. Lake Montebello is a gem in Baltimore City, the lake is clean as is the track around the lake. It's very relaxing to walk/run around the lake and explore the beautiful city neighborhood, Mayfield, which is just east of the lake and one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city. The trails of the park do have quite a bit of trash littered on them, which is unfortunate. Still, it's nice to be able to have a natural setting like the park in a city like Baltimore and, despite the trash, I still like to walk on the trails and admire the Herring Run. I haven't walked the full length of the trails yet but I plan on it when the weather warms up

Perfect spot to relax during the fall season. Oh, and this park has multiple uses for the uhh…read moreadventurous. That's pretty much all i'll say about it.

The process to get a pass to the dog park is a lot. I'm posting this to help others after seeing…read morethe questions about the park here, on Google and from my neighbors. Hopefully this helps! ****This information is not on the Parks and Rec site but apparently you can sign up at the Hamilton Branch library in person which might be easier for some people.*** There is little to no info about this park on the City website. The online form on the City's rec ticket site is very repetitive and strange--you have to list a ton of info in one line about each dogs' health/license then attach the dog license and rabies certifications which has the same exact info. The licenses and rabies certification for multiple dogs have to be on one page (one page for all rabies, one for all licenses) which might require you to have a printer and/or scanner depending on your vet's record style. Most info about the dog park is bizarrely only on the "about" section of the (official?) Facebook page for the park which is run by a very unhelpful and unpleasant to deal with person. Alternative ways to get the password is not on the city parks rec site, the online form or any city government site that I can find and the person running the Facebook page doesn't seem to think it should be. The person running the Facebook page was very argumentative when I said the online process was oddly difficult and suggested simple ways to make the park registration easier and more inclusive such has having a link to the paper form and instructions about the library option on the city website. Right now it looks like if you can't upload documents, you can't get access to the park and apparently that is not true. Facebook should not be the only way to get info about a free, public city park. Honestly, after communicating with the person running the park's Facebook page, I'm second guessing going back. The screenshots I could share are wild. The park is very large and there are virtually never any dogs in it, possibly because of how strange and complicated the sign up process is. Good luck!

The Baltimore City fenced in "dog park" is not worth the hassle of parking…read more Uneven paving, forget any sidewalks, tree stumps, and tree roots contribute to the uneven and hilly location. Locked toilet area. Overflowing large barrels for trash. So, WHAT EXACTLY was all the hoopla about getting this "dog park" installed? Just go to any dog park areas downtown and you will love the difference. Ground is taken care of, waste bags and receptacles in place. Like care and forethought were given. Definitely a community area.

For all that come to the park for the right reasons welcome. Unfortunately, there are some who…read morethrow trash on the parking lot including beer bottles, empty their cigarette ashtray on the lot. Also, park in no parking spots and drive their vehicle through the grass lots where the waterfowl graze to eat. The waterfowl, ducks, geese live at the park, have respect for them, if not trash your own property. If you feed the animals, don't give them bread it is bad for them. If you don't believe so Google it. If you happen to be someone who has the no care, no respect attitude and think you are above it all, don't visit the park. Most respect the park and want it to thrive for years to come so the children can enjoy it.

I took my kids to this park it's beautiful and clean plus the playground is awesome for kids to…read moreplay and there's ducks too I can't wait to take my kids again.

Sherwood Gardens will always be one of my absolute favs to visit no matter if it's planned or on a…read morewhim . We stopped by on a Friday evening after a quick bite in Towson . The park was bustling with Families , a Jazz Trio and a Free Ice Cream Truck .

Sherwood Gardens is a privately owned community park in the Guilford neighborhood of Baltimore. A…read morenonprofit raises money for the gardens' maintenance and the spring planting. Although it's a privately owned park, the gardens are open to the public, with street parking on all sides. Up to 70,000 tulip bulbs are planted annually along with other spring flowering bulbs. The gardens are charming but as with anything spring-related, spring is shorter and shorter and less and less predictable. Use your best judgment to get the photos you see here. This spring, we had a mid-April heat wave and by this past Saturday, the tulips were already looking quite rough and the daffodils were gone altogether. For the best blooms and pictures, pay attention to the weather. The spring flowers were most beautiful early in April this year and the heat wave cut their beauty a bit short this year. When we visited on Saturday, it was certainly still a lovely place for a walk, and we did see plenty of people taking pictures and enjoying the gardens. However, it wasn't as beautiful by then as we might have expected for early April. A lovely little park. You can take a walk, read a book, take photos, enjoy a picnic... Certainly take advantage if you live in or are visiting this area of North Baltimore - especially in those weeks of the years when the tulips are in full strength and beauty!

One of my favorite place to stop and touch grass connect with nature listen to the water, watch the…read moreducks and just be still. SO calming and relaxing, during my late visit i did notice that you are able to take a water taxi, not sure of where is goes but im sure its a nice ride on the water so i'm definitely going to checking that out this summer.

A beautiful, open land in Canton with fun events, views of Baltimore, and good vibes. Canton…read moreWaterfront Park has been the place to be, especially during the summer. Enjoy First Thursdays during the summer months, food trucks, and other fun events. Sit and have a picnic with friends, or just stroll through during your next walk. Conveniently located in Canton, allowing you to enjoy the park is every way. Parking is available on the street or in the little lot (if there are no events going on) and there is a park bathroom there, as well. My favorite part is enjoying the view of the water, seeing the sails come by, and admiring the boats that are cruising through or pulling up to the waterfront docks!