The Patterson Park Boat Lake was created during grading operations in 1864 when extensive earth-moving work was performed to remove military emplacements and to fill ravines.
The Pagoda, originally known as the Observatory, was designed in 1890 by Charles H. Latrobe, then Superintendent of Parks.
The Marble Fountain is located in the park near the South Patterson Park Avenue and Lombard Street entrance near another well-known Patterson Park landmark, the Pagoda.
Patterson Park has two very accessible playgrounds that provide hours of fun for children of all ages (and parents too!).
The Patterson Park Swimming Pool is located at 148 S. Linwood Ave
Find out more about pool hours and cost
n 1970, a new football field was built in Patterson Park and dedicated as Utz Field after Utz Twardowicz, Director of the Highlandtown Red Shield Boys Club from 1948 to 1969.
Now known as the Casino, this building was designed by Charles H. Latrobe and built by Cornelius Sheehan in 1893.
The Patterson Park Dog Park is now open!
For more information about how you can get involved with the Dog Park, visit the Patterson Dog Park Association’s webpage at www.pattersondogpark.org
Pavilions can be reserved for family picnics or similar events. Visit the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks website for detailed information on obtaining permits to use the pavilions.
The Virginia S. Baker Recreation Center, constructed in 1974, is a hub of activity with a year-round schedule of programs.
Dominic “Mimi” DiPietro Family Skating Center, located at 200 S. Linwood Avenue, is a popular center of activity for cold weather activities.
Find out more about our hours of operation
Interested in becoming a Friends of Patterson Park Volunteer in 2013?
Find information for how you can help Patterson Park and the community.
Want to stay informed of Patterson park events? Dont want to miss out parks fun activities? Sign up for our occasional newsletter and get news and updates delivered to your inbox.
Our members and partners come with the BEST benefit of all - the satisfaction of helping Patterson Park, a key to keeping our neighborhoods, city, and business community thriving!