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Northside Park and Playground

125th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842

sunrise to sunset daily

$

bike-trails, run, playground

From Coastal Highway, you’d never know that Northside Park was even there. Once you arrive, however, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been coming to this park your whole life.

The park is truly a hidden gem. Northside features a huge playground area with a separate area for little ones and shaded picnic pavilions. There’s also an outdoor exercise area for adults and an expansive network of paved paths for bikes, scooters, or jogging strollers. You’ll also find a small lake in the park where you can rent paddle boats during the summer months.

The park does have some bathrooms that are open seasonally as well as portable toilets available throughout. 

I really cannot sing the praises of this park enough. If you’re looking for an alternative to the beach, I highly recommend checking out Northside Park!

 

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Good for All Ages Admission Free
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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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