Peaceful pastoral park trail winding beside winter trees and streamFree
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Cromwell Valley Park: Pastoral Stream Trails, Winter Orchards & Willow Grove Nature Lab

Visit on your scheduleNov 1 – Feb 28 · 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Park grounds and trails open daily 7:00 AM to sunset; Willow Grove Nature Center open Tue–Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Closed Mondays

Cromwell Valley Park2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Parkville, MD 21234 · 9.2 mi approx. from BaltimoreDirections

All ages; flat gravel and grass paths suitable for sturdy strollers; indoor critter discovery lab for toddlers and children

FreeFree park admission, trail access, and nature center entry; free on-site parking

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Encompassing 460 peaceful acres in the Loch Raven watershed near Towson, Cromwell Valley Park preserves a historic pastoral valley of apple orchards, open pastures, and wooded streams. The park's gentle terrain makes it exceptionally popular for family walks in winter, with flat, well-graded trails winding along the clear, bubbling waters of Minebank Run. Families can wander past historic stone lime kilns and historic barns before stopping into the cozy Willow Grove Nature Center. Inside, children can view live native snakes, box turtles, and amphibians, touch tactile fossil and fur specimens, and enjoy interactive nature puzzles. The Children's Garden and willow tunnels outside provide imaginative play zones for toddlers. Ample free parking, clean restrooms with baby changing counters, and picnic pavilions are conveniently located near the nature center.

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