Best Parks on the Waterfront
Did you know that Thursday, March 30th is National Take a Walk in the Park Day?
To celebrate, let’s take a look at the beautiful, fun parks on our waterfront! Here’s your guide to all the best neighborhood parks and what they have to offer.
Pierce’s Park photo by Mahan Rykeil Associates
Rash Field Park
Rash Field Park is an exciting new addition to our waterfront and gives visitors a multifaceted nature experience conveniently located right in the city. Enjoy a leisurely stroll among native plants on the green lawn or check out the waterfront views from the overlook.
This park is one of our favorite family friendly attractions in the Inner Harbor and offers great opportunities for play and engagement. Rash Field’s innovative outdoor play and learning areas offer kids a chance for nature play engaging with native plants and other greenery, as well as adventure play on the dynamic playground. And of course, Rash Field is home to Jake’s Skate Park, named the Best of Baltimore’s Best Skate Park in 2022.
The park is also host to fun-filled and family-friendly community events, starting this season with Jake’s Day on Saturday, April 15th. Be sure to join us at the skate park for a great event!
Pierce’s Park
Pierce’s Park is a Inner Harbor gem that’s perfect for families and visitors to the downtown area. This park is located a short walk from the National Aquarium and other downtown attractions, and offers an excellent opportunities for a brief respite from the city.
Visitors can opt for a leisurely stroll or explore the engaging play opportunities, including a musical fence, willow tunnel, and sculptures.
The park is also a spot for different community events, including our favorite Baltimore icon Mr. Trash Wheel’s Earth Day Birthday on April 15th!
Wills Park
Harbor Point is an urban park oasis nestled between Harbor East and Harbor Point. Wills Park is a hidden gem right off the waterfront promenade with a wide green space that is perfect for lounging, walking your dog, or taking photos of the park’s iconic harbor views.
Find Wills Park on Google Maps and check it out for yourself!
Harbor Point Central Plaza
Central Plaza is Harbor Point’s go-to events center. The park is an open air community space, with a green expanse of space overlooking the harbor and conveniently located right off the busy city streets. It’s a great spot to grab a coffee and take in a little bit of nature during your day. It’s also an ideal events space, with fun, unique events hosted here throughout the season- including our Waterfront Wellness series of free fitness classes!
