Robert E. Lee Memorial Park
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Robert E. Lee Memorial Park is a park
in Baltimore County, Maryland
, located near the intersection of Falls Road
and Lake Avenue, adjacent to the Falls Road Light Rail Stop. Though the park is located outside the limits of Baltimore
city, it is owned by the city. However, it is currently leased to Baltimore County, Maryland.
The park's main attractions are walking trails, where dogs are permitted, and Lake Roland
, which flows into the nearby Jones Falls
.
The park includes a newly reconstructed pedestrian bridge over the Jones Falls. There is also an off-leash dog park named Paw Point. Outside of the dog park, a leash is required for all dogs. There are park rangers walking around to enforce leash laws and other rules. Rangers are instructed to issue citations to violators.
The park was closed in late 2009 for extensive renovations. It reopened to the public on Friday, October 14, 2011.
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
in Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...
, located near the intersection of Falls Road
Maryland Route 25
Maryland Route 25 , locally known for nearly its entire length as Falls Road, is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. It begins north of downtown Baltimore, just north of Penn Station, and continues north through Baltimore County almost to the Pennsylvania state line...
and Lake Avenue, adjacent to the Falls Road Light Rail Stop. Though the park is located outside the limits of Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
city, it is owned by the city. However, it is currently leased to Baltimore County, Maryland.
The park's main attractions are walking trails, where dogs are permitted, and Lake Roland
Lake Roland (Maryland)
Lake Roland is a reservoir in Baltimore County, Maryland. It served as the first municipal water supply for the city of Baltimore, starting in 1861. Although located outside of the city limits, it is owned and managed by the city. The city stopped using the lake as a drinking water source in...
, which flows into the nearby Jones Falls
Jones Falls
The Jones Falls is a stream in Maryland. It is impounded to create Lake Roland before running through the city of Baltimore and finally emptying into the Baltimore Inner Harbor....
.
The park includes a newly reconstructed pedestrian bridge over the Jones Falls. There is also an off-leash dog park named Paw Point. Outside of the dog park, a leash is required for all dogs. There are park rangers walking around to enforce leash laws and other rules. Rangers are instructed to issue citations to violators.
The park was closed in late 2009 for extensive renovations. It reopened to the public on Friday, October 14, 2011.