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Mt. Vernon Children's Park

800 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202

Varies by Season: Check the Website

$

playground, seasonal-activities, water-activities

This Mt. Vernon neighborhood park is a worthwhile stop for little ones.

Mt. Vernon Children’s Park is truly a community park. As their website explains, “The Mount Vernon Children’s Park, the first recreation area for families in the history of Mount Vernon, was a community-led effort culminating in the opening of the park in 2006.”

Today, the park is a lovely space that’s designed for kids 10 and under and includes a sandbox, climbing equipment, a huge see-saw and even a splash pad that operates in the summer! The park is by no means the largest playground in the area but it may win the title for most charming. 

Local artist David Hess was the designer of the beautiful pavilion that greets visitors upon arrival. Small bistro tables are provided for families that wish to enjoy dinner or lunch. And the entire park has a solid rubber surface so kids can play anytime, even after heavy rain.

The area offers paid street parking as well as some public garages. The park is open from 9:00 AM-8:00 PM in the summer with the splash pad operating from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. During the rest of the year, the park is open 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM.

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Splashpad Sandbox Seesaw
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Katie Raspa
Our work in Baltimore is truly a family affair. Husband and wife, Matt and Katie, work together to head up our ambassador team in Charm City. Katie is a Maryland native and has lived in the state her whole life. She moved to Baltimore in 2007 after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. She has been working in the field of early childhood education as a teacher and family coach for the past 12 years. Katie also holds a Masters of Education in Literacy from Loyola University. She is passionate about giving kids and families the knowledge and tools that they need to thrive. Matt grew up in the Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore. As a city native, Matt is a great resource on all that the city has to offer. After months of helping Katie explore the city for her role at a Happy Active Family, he decided to put his love of writing to use and officially come on board as an ambassador. Matt and Katie have two girls, ages 5 and 7. They spend their weekends camping, hiking, or exploring other hidden gems in their area. Tap into their insider knowledge by downloading the app today!
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