Bring Learning to Life
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks makes learning fun with activities like studying birds, insects, and plants or exploring nature trails. Visit places like the Carrie Murray Nature Center, the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory, and the Gwynn Falls Trail to turn any day into an adventure!
Outdoor Recreation
Build your own adventure!
Have a conference or tour visiting Baltimore? Need a twist on educational programming? Are you just looking for a Uniquely Baltimore Adventure for your friends and family?
Visit our Outdoor Recreation PageCarrie Murray Nature Center
Explore nature and learn about the thousands of animals and insects native to the Baltimore area. This spectacular facility offers young people the opportunity to explore the great outdoors in a fun and educational environment.
Visit Carrie Murray Nature Center
Baltimore Rowing & Water Resource Center
The Baltimore Rowing and Water Resource Center is the centerpiece of 150 acres of parkland in Middle Branch Park, which features fishing piers, boat ramps, picnic areas, and wetlands.
Visit Baltimore Rowing & Water Resource Center
Cylburn Arboretum
There are so many fun things to do! You can explore beautiful gardens, join a Summer Nature Camp, and learn about growing food in the aquaponics lab. There are memberships and volunteer chances too! Visit the Education Center, or plan a wedding or event at the Mansion.
Visit Cylburn Arboretum
Patterson Park Boat Lake
The lake is great for fishing and learning about nature. Baltimore Recreation and Parks also has fun fishing events for families in the spring, summer, and fall.
Many people in Baltimore say, "I caught my first fish at that lake!"
Visit Patterson Park Boat Lake
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory
The Conservatory hosts a variety of adult workshops, master gardener clinics, children’s nature programs.
Visit Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory