# Gunpowder Falls State Park: Historic Jerusalem Mill Village & Riverside Winter Trails > Place to go for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset; Historic Jerusalem Mill buildings open on select winter… - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Gunpowder Falls State Park - Central Area, 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087 - Ages: All ages; wide, flat riverside trails accessible for all-terrain strollers; stepping stones and covered bridge discovery for kids - Price: Free admission to park grounds, mill village, and trails; free gravel parking lot - Schedule: Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset; Historic Jerusalem Mill buildings open on select winter weekends for living history demonstrations - Organizer: Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Official page: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowder.aspx - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/gunpowder-falls-state-park-historic-jerusalem-mill-village-and-riversi--listing-88d894f5ceb710626772a6a3 ## About The Central Area of Gunpowder Falls State Park in Kingsville centers around the historic 18th-century Jerusalem Mill Village along the picturesque banks of the Little Gunpowder Falls river. In winter, this peaceful setting combines colonial living history with tranquil forest walking trails. Families can explore the preserved stone grist mill, blacksmith shop, historic general store, and scenic wooden covered bridge before setting out on the Little Gunpowder Trail. The path follows the gentle bends of the river over flat, wide, packed-earth terrain that easily accommodates all-terrain strollers. Toddlers enjoy tossing pebbles into the clear, shallow river pools, while older kids love examining icicles hanging from rocky outcroppings. Portable family restrooms and picnic tables are available near the historic mill parking area. ## Similar picks in Baltimore - [Cromwell Valley Park: Pastoral Stream Trails, Winter Orchards & Willow Grove Nature Lab](https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/cromwell-valley-park-pastoral-stream-trails-winter-orchards-and-willow--listing-c0636d76128b8a78b2559497) — Park grounds and trails open daily 7:00 AM to sunset; Willow Grove Nature Center open… · Cromwell Valley Park, Parkville · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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