The Perfect Afternoon Is Spent At Patterson Park, The Oldest City Park In Baltimore

If you've spent most of your life in Baltimore, it's easy to overlook the city's incredible architecture and public spaces. One such place where you can feel the rich history of our city is Patterson Park, an urban park that's the oldest of its kind in Baltimore. The park may seem like a fixture for locals, and for nearly two centuries it has been. Here's more on how you can spend the perfect afternoon at Patterson Park in Baltimore, established in 1827.

There's a reason why you may have felt a sense of immense history walking through Patterson Park. Before it was officially a park, this site played a significant role in the War of 1812.

It's the very place where American troops gathered before the Battle of North Point at Hampstead Hill.

Hampstead Hill is now the site of the famous observatory built in 1891-1892.

The 55-acre park was expanded to include recreational facilities and meandering walking paths lined by trees.

An aerial view of the park may bring to mind Central Park in New York, and that's no coincidence; Frederick Law Olmstead had a hand in designing both city parks.

Today, the park is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon. Whether making use of the athletic facilities...

...or engaging in some good old-fashioned fun like flying a kit, you won't help but be charmed by this space.

So pack a picnic, wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes, and get ready for a day of engaging in history, architecture, and natural beauty.

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