Patterson Park

The dog park has lots of space for the pups to run without getting too dirty (the enclosure is AstroTurf and cement, and the ponds are dry in the winter). There were dozens of dogs there on a Sunday afternoon and everyone we encountered was respectful and mindful of their pets. I wouldn’t stick around the area at night, but it was perfect for an afternoon adventure!

Pretty nice, very open and great for walks and the art is awesome. It’s eastern landscaped so it’s nice to see some unique specimens but the lake is all invasive species, with huge koi. Don’t park your car alongside over night with anything in it. Good chance of getting broken into.

This is a great park, the only issue is the city’s maintenance and the police monitoring of it. The park is huge and has many events and sports for all ages. However, the paths are in various stages of disrepair, some sections of the park seem to be completely abandoned/​neglected (basketball court area), due to the run down areas it seems that criminal activity is attracted to the park. More lighting is definitely needed within the park.
That said, the issues are small in nature when compared to the full scope of the park. The pagoda is a great attraction, check the hours and climb to the top for some great views of Baltimore. There are many sports leagues Baltimore City, BSSC, BS, KLoB, etc with dozens of sports options to choose from. There is also a park pool, ice rink, rec center, small pond, and playground.

Lots of green space and there’s even a lake and public pool. Great for picnicking. I wish DC had large parks like this. Bring your dog!

Patterson Park is one of the best spots in the city.
The park has everything from free concerts, an ice rink, sports fields, and 2 dog parks to a HUGE remodeled pool, playgrounds and pond.
Very well maintained and safe.

Great park with lots of space and lots of fields for lots of activities.
Tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, ice rink, and pool are just some of the available facilities at Patterson Park. There’s a pagoda as well, which could be a good area for some picnic’ing.

We love it here. Our 51 check-​ins don’t even begin to touch the amount times we’ve been here given that I walk with my dog every day. The park is always beautiful and the staff and volunteers do an excellent job caring for the trees and lawns. I am happy when I see the the police enforcing the leash law because we had a really bad run-​in with a nasty dog that had a muzzle order the owner decided to ignore — certainly not the fault of the park and definitely not the norm. By in large everyone cleans up after their dog and keeps them on a leash.
You can rent a pavilion, go to one of the two kids playgrounds, skate in the rink, swim in the huge pools, play tennis, play basketball or take your dog to the off-​leash fenced in yards. I’ve seen organized softball games, adult flag football, pick-​up bocce ball, frisbee golf and slack lining and plenty more. In the summer you can expect some awesome concerts in the evenings on the hill behind the pagoda. Pack a picnic, wine, your kids and dogs and put every calendar on your calendar because it’s a great way to celebrate summer. In the winter the roads are clear of snow and ice making it easy to continue your walk and making your puppy happy.
My personal favorite part is the three purple trees that bloom up by the house & pagoda for only about two weeks in the spring. They are amazing!

All of the other reviewers are absolutely right: this is the best park in Baltimore. I’d even say it’s one of the best parks I’ve ever been to. It has all of the facilities you could possibly want or expect from a park: tennis courts, pool, playground, plenty of great trails, wonderfully kept grass and plantlife, great picnic spots and tables and benches, etc. In addition to all of these wonderful facilities, you get beautiful vantage points of the city and a little Baltimore history in the Patterson Pagoda! Plus, it is a HUGE park.
Obviously be smart about it: no large, empty park is a great place to be a night in any city like Baltimore, but don’t get yourself so caught up in worrying about that sort of thing that you miss the gem that Patterson is during the daytime!

I’ve lived in thee good ‘ol Bmore for some years now, and I had no idea that there was a park of this size and that had these vistas.
I don’t generally have a reason to park it up; well, yesterday I did… for pictures! Yes, it’s Christmastime and the sibs and I got together to take pictures for the parentals.
What we found were some really beautiful spots, and that nifty pagonda to take some beautiful shots.
I can’t say that I’ll ever have a reason to venture on out there again, but I know that it is there in the event that I need it.

I love Patterson Park. It has a very bad and as far as I’m concerned undeserved rap as a dangerous place. I wouldn’t recommend hanging out in the middle all alone in the middle of the night but this is a city. Be smart.
Patterson is a huge beautiful vibrant park that totally rounds out the surrounding neighborhoods. The Pagoda is beautiful and adds such charm. The tiny lake is cute and filled with ducks and usually surrounded by parents restraining their young children from diving in after them.
There are pavilions with grills dotting the west side of the park and fields for all kinds of rec leagues all over the east side along with tennis courts and a great dog park.
The park is surrounded by great food like Matthews Pizza, Sharky’s (wings!), and my favorite liquor store House of Spirits!
The park is a great vibrant place to run or just walk through or hang out. Don’t let the old reputation keep you away. Check out Patterson Park some time. You won’t be disappointed.

Patterson park is really nice; laid back place to come spend an afternoon. Bring a friend, your significant other or family and pack a picnic and comfy blanket!
Off-​street parking (free).
The park if pretty large and there are some paths to walk as well. They also have a small separate section for dogs (secure). Pretty cool!

Lots of open space, park benches, several cherry blossom and magnolia trees, and sitting higher up than surrounding parts of the city so that it gets a consistent breeze make this a nice spot to picnic, which we saw several people doing.
However, there was a fair amount of litter, especially at the gazebo, and lots of dog poo even on the walkways. I didn’t see any stray dogs, and I assume that the ones who stick to walkways came with humans, sooo…
A lady yelled at me because she thought I was taking a picture of her and/​or her dogs. I wasn’t; I was taking a picture of the Old Bay Spice garbage can. Given how aggressive she was, I would’ve appreciated it if she’d apologized, but of course she didn’t. Makes me wonder about the other human elements frequenting this place.
My fiancé expressed concerns about coming here in the first place, saying that the park wasn’t very safe at night. On the one hand, he does express concerns about the safety of a lot of areas that I feel fine in, but on the other, he is a surgeon at Johns Hopkins, and knows where their patients come from.

A Nice park; It’s not Manhattan park in NYC but it got everything in a big open space — public swimming pool, sports fields, open running trail and best of all, a dog park.

Baltimore is multicultural. A Japanese pagoda, a vibrant Polish and Greek community and Little Italy are all within a stones throne of each other.
The Patterson Park Pagoda was nearly demolished but was mercifully saved by allies who recognize the importance of history. The structure is over 100 years old and stands proudly on historical grounds worth researching on your own.
Enjoy recreational activities, see the Baltimore skyline from the pagoda or take up refuge by the fountain with your favorite book. The choice is yours… for free. What’s not to love? Be sure to check out the view from the top! I spy a cruise ship. Oh, never mind, it’s only a Carnival cruise today. Hehe. Just playing.
The pagoda is free on weekends during the warmer months. The park is open during all daylight hours. Free stuff in Baltimore rocks.

I LOVE this park… Best park in all of Baltimore City.
It is almost exactly 2 miles if you run (or walk) the entire perimeter of the park, perfect for keeping track of mileage.
There are tennis courts, baseball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, a pool, a hockey rink, pagoda, fountains, playgrounds, benches, picnic tables and gazeboes, a pond, a «casino» (which is used for neighborhood meetings I believe)… and your occasional cannon replica to show the historic significance of the park from the Civil War.
There is something for everyone and there are always events in this park. Concerts in the park up by pagoda hill, flea markets, latino fest, and so much more!
Definitely worth a visit for a picnic or a stroll.

Lovely little dog park here! Though Id have to say that 90% of the dogs were too large for my little doxie But its a great mix of astroturf, concrete, and rocks/​pools for the dogs to play on. The park is super clean and well maintained.
Trees for shade and benches to sit on. I wish they had one of these parks in NYC. After going to the dog park I took a good walk along the rest of the park. Lots of soccer games going on and a cute little pool but no one was in it on a sunday… maybe it was closed today for some reason.
Take a trip here with your dog!

Huge park to check out if you have some extra time while in Baltimore. There is a pagoda there, which is interesting, but it is only open on Sundays (from 12−6pm or something like that). There is also your typical fountain, but for viewing only. I would choose Federal Hill over here for the view though. Parking was easy since there are ample spots on the street.

Patterson Park has all your typical park wants/​needs.
–BSSC (local rec leagues getting plastered and playing sports)
–Trees
–Grass
–Benches
–Dogs
–A pool
–An ice rink
–Running Trails
–Drunkards/​homeless individuals/​people trying to rob you
–A pagoda? Yep. a real one too.
Tourists don’t typically visit this park, but its historical value and sites are enough to sell you on Baltimore.

This park is amazing.
It’s giant.
It has a pond.
It has a PAGODA!
There’s an ice rink, football fields, dog park, open space, sculptures, playground, etc.
It’s a gem surrounded by the city.
Love it.

Ok, I have admittedly never been to Central Park in NYC, but I have to imagine this is Baltimore’s version of it. It’s huge (they often hold 5k runs in the park without covering it all), and has lots of different things in it. To include the Pagoda and the Russian Orthodox Church. There is a kids area, a pool, multiple tennis courts, basketball courts, football fields, soccer fields, and just do whatever you want fields. Lots of people out there running with their dogs, and just enjoying the park too. In the summer their are lots of festivals and free concerts held here too.
Baltimore has a bad reputation for being dangerous… ok, certain parts of Baltimore are… but, not Patterson Park. Next warm day, drive over, and bask in the glory of the park.
Did I mention there are art displays throughout most of the year?