Druid Hill Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Druid Hill Park is a 745-acre public park located in Baltimore, Maryland.


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Summary

It is one of the oldest landscaped public parks in the United States and was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who also designed New York City's Central Park.

There are many good reasons to visit Druid Hill Park, including its beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, and numerous recreational activities. Some popular attractions include the Maryland Zoo, the Conservatory, and the Druid Hill Farmer's Market, which offers fresh, local produce and crafts.

Other points of interest in the park include the Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens, the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens, the Druid Hill Park Reservoir, and the Druid Hill Park Pavilion.

Interesting facts about Druid Hill Park include the fact that it served as a Union Army camp during the Civil War and was a popular destination for African-American families during the era of segregation.

The best time of year to visit Druid Hill Park is in the spring or fall, when the weather is mild and the foliage is at its most vibrant. However, the park is open year-round and visitors can enjoy a variety of activities in all seasons.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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