THE PARK IS OPEN FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET. Gates will be locked shortly after sunset. No bicycles are permitted on our trails.
The Park office may be reached at 410-887-2503 or [email protected]
Our Mission
The Cromwell Valley Park Council (CPVC) is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the stewardship of Cromwell Valley Park as a public space for passive recreation and School Programs. The CVPC works in cooperation with the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks and other entities to maintain, preserve and protect the natural environment and historic structures in the Park.
Registration Open!
All events require registration unless otherwise noted.
To register for an event, please go to https://cromwellvalleypark.campbrainregistration.com/
Full Worm Moon Night Hike and Campfire
Friday, March 22 at 7 PM to 8:30 PM Full Worm Moon Night Hike and Campfire – Ages 8+. Native Americans took note of when worms appeared each year as the ground thawed. Join a Naturalist to look for their castings and discover other early signs of spring. $4 members/ $6 non-members. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Parker’s Walk in the Pond
Saturday, March 23 at 1 PM to 3 PM Parker’s Walk in the Pond – All Ages. Hop along with Parker the Frog to help unscramble the mystery behind the different egg masses in our ponds. Wear waterproof boots! $2 members/$4 non-members. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Run, duck, hide
Sunday, March 24 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Run, duck, hide – All Ages. Learn about predator-prey relationships and how some of our park animals develop. “Super Skills” for survival. $2 members/$4 non-members. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Volunteer Trail Guide Training – Adults
Tuesday, March 26, Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28 at 10 AM to 1 PM Volunteer Trail Guide Training – Adults. We are looking for volunteers to help teach about nature! March 26 at Marshy Point Nature Center, March 27 at Cromwell Valley Park, and March 28 for a field trip to the City Conservatory. Trail guides assist with…
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Spring Senior Stroll
Wednesday, Starting March 20, 27 and April 3, 10, 17, 24 at 9:30 to 10:30 AM Spring Senior Stroll – Ages 55+. Walking in nature provides benefits to both the mind and body. Enjoy a relaxing stroll with one of our Naturalist along some of Cromwell Valley’s less strenuous trails. FREE! Willow Grove Farm Gravel Parking Lot.
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Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Saturdays, March 30 through May 25 at 8 AM to 10 AM Saturday Morning Bird Walks – Ages 14+. This spring join a Park Naturalist for an early morning bird walk on Saturdays, March 30 through May 25. Bring binoculars, if you have them! FREE! Registration required. Meet at the bird walk sign in the Willow Grove Gravel Parking Lot.…
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Natural Dyes
Saturday, March 30 at 1 PM to 3 PM Natural Dyes - Ages 5+. Before commercial dyes, bright hues were derived from plants, animals, and minerals found in nature. Bring a dozen hard boiled eggs and learn to make your own natural dyes. $2 members/$4 non-members. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Self-Guided Easter Trail Hunt
Sunday, March 31 at 11 AM to 2 PM Self-Guided Easter Trail Hunt – All Ages. Stop by our Nature Center to pick up a trail booklet and set off on a self-guided hike on our trails. When you have completed the trek return for your “Egg-citing” prize! FREE! REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Night Out With Nature Speaker Series: Preserving the Gunpowder for Future Generations
Friday, April 5, 2024 6:30 to 8:30pm Night Out With Nature Speaker Series: THe Gunpowder Watershed is a beautiful region which sustains us by providing over 60% of the great Baltimore area's drinking water supply. Learn ways you can take action at home and in the community to promote clean water for future generations. Registration REQUIRED. $10 per person; includes…
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Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Saturdays, March 30 through May 25 at 8 AM to 10 AM Saturday Morning Bird Walks – Ages 14+. This spring join a Park Naturalist for an early morning bird walk on Saturdays, March 30 through May 25. Bring binoculars, if you have them! FREE! Registration required. Meet at the bird walk sign in the Willow Grove Gravel Parking Lot.…
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