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Baltimore Parks, Baltimore Gardens and Baltimore Arboretums
(Baltimore, Maryland - MD, USA)



Baltimore is a pretty city, but when you feel the need to escape the concrete jungle in favor of a little greenery, its selection of parks and gardens will provide you with some welcome respite.

Those looking for gardens and tranquility in the heart of Baltimore city will find the Cylburn Arboretum an ideal natural refuge, while the Robert East Lee Memorial Park is one of Baltimore's best known leisure parks, popular among families, exercise enthusiasts and dog owners. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in and around Baltimore.




Baltimore Parks and Gardens: Baltimore Conservatory and Botanic Gardens - 4915 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland (MD), 21209, USA
Tel: +1 410 396 0180
Under the care of the Horticultural Division of the Bureau of Parks, the Baltimore Conservatory and Botanic Gardens features three greenhouses set in 1.5 acres of gardens. The outdoor gardens showcase locally adapted vegetation, while the greenhouses known as the Desert, Tropic and Mediterranean houses are temperature controlled to mimic the specific environments that their names suggest.
Baltimore parks and gardens open: daily - 10:00 to 16:00
Baltimore parks and gardens admission: free, donations suggested

Baltimore Parks and Gardens: Cylburn Arboretum - Gwynns Falls Parkway and Mcculloh Street, Baltimore, Maryland (MD), 21217, USA
Tel: +1 410 396 0180
Set in 207 acres / 83 hectares of parkland, Baltimore's Cylburn Arboretum is a nature preserve providing all manner of displays of natural beauty. Gardens, woodlands and historic buildings offer visitors beauty and culture in the most tranquil of environments.
Baltimore parks and gardens open: daily - sunrise to sunset
Baltimore parks and gardens admission: free

Baltimore Parks and Gardens: Ladew Topiary Gardens - 3535 Jarretsville Pike, Monkton, Baltimore, Maryland (MD), USA
Tel: +1 410 557 9466
Set in 22 acres / 9 hectares of lush parkland, Baltimore's Ladew Topiary Gardens are home to some fantastically sculpted topiary hedges and figures which were originally designed by Harvey South Ladew, after whom the gardens were named. Besides greenery, visitors can delight in the equestrian-inspired manor house which is open for public viewing and organized tours. Self-guided nature walks covering 1.5 miles / 2 km of the outdoor area with the aid of maps are also available.
Baltimore parks and gardens open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:30 - 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Baltimore parks and gardens admission: charge, discounts for children and seniors

Baltimore Parks and Gardens: Robert East Lee Memorial Park - 2600 Madison Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland (MD), 21217, USA
Tel: +1 410 396 7931
The Robert East Lee Memorial Park has 450 acres / 182 hectares of land dedicated to relaxation and leisure pursuits. The park has a number of designated trails which are ideal for jogging or simply taking a gentle stroll. A huge lake and picnic pavilion provide distractions for those not feeling so energetic, while dog owners in Baltimore will find a number of areas of the park to be pet friendly.
Baltimore parks and gardens open: daily - sunrise to sunset
Baltimore parks and gardens admission: free

 
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