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.

All events require registration unless otherwise noted.

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

Beetle and Bug Buddies

Saturday, June 3 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Beetle and Bug Buddies – Ages 4-10. The ladybug is not a bug at all! It’s a beetle – and an important beetle at that. Learn what kinds are in the area, search for them with a Naturalist, and then make a craft. $2 members/ $4 non-members. Nature Center. ONLY CHILDREN…

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$4
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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SOLD OUT – Centipede Circus

Sunday, June 11 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Centipede Circus – All Ages. Two, four, six, eight, ten legs! Let’s look under, over, and around logs for our many-legged arthropod relatives. Then we will go back to the Nature Center to make a craft. $2 members/$4 non-members. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

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$4
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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Happy Juneteenth!

Happy Juneteenth! - The Nature Center and Park Office will be closed, but the Park will be open for this Baltimore County Holiday.

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Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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SOLD OUT – Summer Solstice Night Hike

Friday, June 16 at 8 PM to 9:30 PM Summer Solstice Night Hike – Ages 8+. It’s almost the longest day of the year! Join us for a cool evening hike, then help us celebrate with some summer fun and s’mores around a campfire. $3 members/$5 non-members. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

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$6
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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The Natural History Society of MD: Wild Early Summer Edibles

Saturday, June 17 at 9 AM to 12 PM The Natural History Society of MD: Wild Early Summer Edibles – Adults 18+. Join master forager Nick Spero to learn about the varied wild edibles available in June. Come along to see how many tasty and nutritious wild plants can be found in this easy to moderate, low-intensity hike at Cromwell…

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$45
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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Father’s Day Hike

Saturday, June 17 at 10 AM to 11:30 AM Father’s Day Hike – All Ages. Enjoy the great outdoors with Dad on this self-guided stroll through the park. Start your journey at the Nature Center where you will need to pick up a Nature Quest Passport booklet. Follow the map inside for an easy hike to the Quest trail marker,…

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Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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SOLD OUT – Law of Claw & Fang

Sunday, June 18 at 1 PM to 2 PM Law of Claw & Fang – All Ages. All creatures have unique adaptations which help keep them alive. Discover some of these special survival skills while assisting a Naturalist with the feeding of our animal collection. FREE! BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN NEED TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

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Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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Wild Summer Salad on Earth Oven Pizza

Wild Summer Salad on Earth Oven Pizza – Ages 8+. Treat your taste buds to something different! Go for a short Naturalist-led hike and learn which healthy greens are sprouting in the park. After collecting a sample of these wild edibles, we will return to the Nature Center to sprinkle them on a fresh baked pizza. $2 members/$4 non-members. BOTH…

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$4
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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Scout Day: Summertime Safari

Sunday, June 25 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Scout Day: Summertime Safari – Ages 5-11 with an Adult. Suit up for an early summer safari! We recommend you bring a hat and sunscreen and a Naturalist will bring nets and binoculars. We will head out into the Park to observe wild animals in their natural habitat. This program is…

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$6
Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
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SOLD OUT – BERRY-licious!

Saturday, July 1 at 1 PM to 3 PM BERRY-licious! – Ages 5+. Wild berries are ripe for the picking. Join a Naturalist as we forage for berries and make berry shortcakes in our Earth Oven. $3 members/$5 non-members. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

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

Monday to Friday
9 am to 2 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Hours

Closed Monday
Tuesday to Sunday
9 am to 4 pm

In case of inclement weather, the Nature Center and activities follow the Baltimore County Schools. Check at Public Schools for latest info on closing. If closing early, all evening activities at the Park are cancelled.