Field guide
Patterson Park hours and parking for runners
Find official information on Patterson Park hours, parking, and facilities for runners and hikers. Learn about park features, seasonal access, and rules.
Patterson Park in Baltimore offers a variety of recreational facilities and natural spaces. The park contains a boat lake with open water and wetland habitats, two playgrounds, and a community garden called Patterson City Farms Garden.
This guide provides official information on park features relevant to runners and hikers. It covers seasonal operating hours, facility locations, and general rules for visitors.
Official facts at a glance
- Swimming Pool address
- 148 S. Linwood Avenue
- Dog Park location
- south of the tennis courts on Linwood Avenue
- Observatory normal operating hours
- 12 noon to 6 pm on Sundays from mid-April through mid-October
- Swimming Pool opening season
- annually in mid-June
- Swimming Pool daily fee
- $2 per visit
- Dog Park features
- Two fenced-in spaces for dogs
- Observatory height
- 60 feet tall
- First architectural element
- The Marble Fountain, erected in 1865
- Boat Lake habitat
- open water and a wetland habitat for fish, waterfowl, and songbirds
- Number of playgrounds
- Two
- Community Garden name
- Patterson City Farms Garden
Sources: Patterson Park Observatory (pattersonpark.com), Park Landmarks (pattersonpark.com). Official pages, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Seasonal access and operating hours
Several park facilities operate on a seasonal basis. The swimming pool opens annually in mid-June and has a daily fee of $2 per visit. The skating center is open from October until late March.
The observatory, which is 60 feet tall, has specific operating hours. It is open from 12 noon to 6 pm on Sundays, from mid-April through mid-October.
Park landmarks and facilities
The park contains several points of interest. The Marble Fountain, erected in 1865, is the first architectural element in the park. The Boat Lake provides a habitat for fish, waterfowl, and songbirds.
Other facilities include two playgrounds for general use. The swimming pool is located at 148 S. Linwood Avenue.
Rules for visitors with dogs
The park has a designated area for dogs. The dog park is located south of the tennis courts on Linwood Avenue and includes two fenced-in spaces.
Before you go
- Check the calendar for seasonal access to the swimming pool, which opens in mid-June.
- Note the observatory is only open on Sundays from 12 noon to 6 pm between mid-April and mid-October.
- The skating center operates from October until late March.
- The dog park is located on Linwood Avenue, south of the tennis courts.
- The swimming pool has a daily fee of $2 per visit.
- The swimming pool address is 148 S. Linwood Avenue.
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