CONTACT: 410-887-2503

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.

Renew Your Membership!

Current Memberships expire 3/31/24
All events require registration unless otherwise noted.

To register for an event, please go to https://cromwellvalleypark.campbrainregistration.com/

World Pollinators

Join Dr. Jody Johnson to learn about the examples of pollinators (bees, beetles, butterflies, flies, bats, birds, lizards, rodents and even large animals) - and the relationship they share with the plants they pollinate. Friday, May 10th at 6:30 pm. $10 includes dessert and refreshments Ages 18+

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$10
Sherwood House Entrance, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
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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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Free
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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Drop in Gardening!

Saturday, May 11 at 9 AM to 12 PM Drop in Gardening! – Ages 13+ (with an Adult). Join us for a morning in the garden. We provide direction, gloves, tools, and water. You bring a hat, sunscreen and a little energy. Drop-in program. FREE! Registration required. Children’s Garden

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Free
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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Mother’s Day Tea

Saturday, May 11 at 1 PM to 3 PM Mother’s Day Tea – Ages 8+. Celebrate the mom in your life by sharing Mother Earth’s tea. Learn the health benefits of natural teas and gather local plants. Enjoy a fresh-brewed cup, then take the cup home with you! $4 members/$6 non-members. Registration required.

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$6
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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Visit the Nature Center Day!

Sunday, May 12 at 10 AM to 3 PM Visit the Nature Center Day! – All Ages. Visit the Nature Center, enjoy the exhibits, visit with our animals, and have a cup of tea or coffee on us. Drop-in program. FREE! Registration NOT required.

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Free
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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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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Free
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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The Atlatl

Saturday, May 18 at 1 PM to 3 PM The Atlatl – Ages 18+. Learn about mankind’s most ancient hunting tools. Make this throwing device plus one dart, then try it out at the park and take it home. $4 members/$6 non-members. Registration required. Primitive Tech Lab

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$6
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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Edible Plants

Sunday, May 19 at 10 AM to 12 PM Edible Plants - Ages 14+. Wild plants tend to be more nutritious and flavorful than grocery plants. Joint a Naturalist to discover some of the abundant spring edibles all around us. $4 members/$6 non-members. Registration required.

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$6
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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Who’s Awake? Family Night Hike

Friday, May 24 at 8 PM to 9:30 PM Who’s Awake? Family Night Hike – All Ages. Let’s explore some of our park’s habitats at night and see who wakes up once the sun goes down. We will learn about what adaptations help nocturnal creatures thrive in the dark. FREE! Registration required.

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Free
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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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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Free
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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