Cylburn Arboretum Association

Beautiful urban park — could have more shady spots and food –the info center is a waste of space — wish they had music or lively events -, altho mother’s day plant sale is great.

This place is absolutely beautiful! Helpful staff members. Feels like a vacation from the city!

One of Baltimore’s best kept secrets.

Cylburn is the fastest way for city dwellers to feel as though they have escaped the city. Located off of Northern Parkway, nearby Sinai Hospital, the arboretum is a wonderland of trees, grass, plants, and more specifically, flowers. I love to go to take photos, to share a picnic, lie in the grass and read a book, or just wander around and forget that life exists outside of this beautiful spot. It’s so nearby the Whole Foods in Mt. Washington, you can even get something off the hot bar and your food will still be warm to eat once you’ve secured your picnic blanket!
For those that are looking for a bit more structure, there are events held on the grounds of Cylburn which are listed on the website. I have spoken with one of the staff and know that there are photography workshops being developed, amongst others. Before the winter holidays, the arboretum sells poinsettias grown on the grounds, and in the spring they sell bulbs. There are plans in the works to develop a new structure on the property that will allow for more programming.
In my opinion, Patterson Park is cool in its own right, and a wonderful place to play sports or view skylines of the city. Cylburn is a totally unique experience, and is very underutilized. Do yourself a favor, and check it out!
A few more points:
–There is a clean bathroom toward the rear of the mansion building.
–Dogs are allowed
–There are hiking trails in the woods, they aren’t particularly long, but are beautiful
–If you like digging in the dirt, there are volunteer opportunities
–If you want to learn about digging in the dirt, Master Gardener classes are held at the arboretum
–Weddings are held on the grounds