Upcoming events

Switch to Calendar View

• Park Run - Free 5k Run and Walk

  • Start
    23 Mar 2024
  •  
  • End
    27 Dec 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    93 sessions
  • Location
    Winans Meadow @ 4500 Franklintown Road, 21229

  This free 5K run occurs every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM.  All ages are welcome.  While many serious runners join us, Parkrun is not a race-- it is a fun run or walk for good health or to track your times. There is an optional social afterwards.

  Kids and strollers are welcome.  Dogs too! (one dog per runner).  Participants tend to span all age groups and levels of fitness.  

  Our group of dedicated runners let almost nothing stop them, so we're out if it's sunny and beautiful, or if it's snowy and cold.  Rarely, weather conditions or global pandemics do force us to re-route or cancel.  Check out our Facebook page for last minute updates.  

  If you'd like to keep track of your time, and have it mailed to you after the race, register here 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• 🧠 Join a community focus group - online

  • When
    29 May 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  This is your chance to have a say on how Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park will be improved and managed as a new state park.

  
  

  Links to online focus groups are posted at the Gwynns Falls State Park Advisory Commission.

  Everyone is welcome to participate. Insights from community focus groups will guide DNR in compiling a report.
  

  Topic Areas

  1. Capital improvements 
  2. Critical maintenance 
  3. Natural resource management and restoration, including implementing a Biohabitats study
  4. Historic site restoration
  5. Outdoor recreation amenities including trail improvements
  6.  Add park staff and procure equipment and supplies
  7.  Law enforcement and public safety

  
  

  (You can learn more about the plan to transform Gwynns Falls-Leakin Park. here) 
  

  Show details
• Second Sunday: June 8, 2025

  • When
    8 Jun 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Eagle Drive

  Join us for an afternoon of fun:

  • Animal Ambassadors from the Carrie Murray Nature Center.
  • Miniature steam train rides with the Chesapeake & Allegheny Live Steamers
  • and Outward Bound's climbing wall will be open.

   It's all free, so come out and enjoy the fun!

  Show details
• Juneteenth and Solstice Celebration

  • When
    19 Jun 2025
  • Location
    Eagle Drive area

  Interfaith Partners of the Chesapeake will be holding their annual Juneteenth and Solstice celebration in GFLP!

  The location will be the circle in the center of Eagle Drive.

  Information here

  Bring a picnic dinner, chairs, and a blanket.  There will be a program of music, stories, a play, and opportunities to participate in yoga and hiking.  This is a family-friendly event!

  Show details
• Herb Gardening at Winans Chapel

  • When
    21 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    1920 Eagle Drive, Baltimore 21207

  Volunteer herb gardeners meet every third Saturday from March through November at the Celeste Winans Chapel herb garden. All are welcome. Gardening experience is a plus but not necessary, as newcomers will be trained. No registration required.
  

  Show details
• Herb Gardening at Winans Chapel

  • When
    19 Jul 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    1920 Eagle Drive, Baltimore 21207

  Volunteer herb gardeners meet every third Saturday from March through November at the Celeste Winans Chapel herb garden. All are welcome. Gardening experience is a plus but not necessary, as newcomers will be trained. No registration required.
  

  Show details