Robert E. Lee Park Nature Council is hosting a day of festivities to celebrate the re-opening and renewal of Robert E. Lee Park on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a day of recreational and children’s events spanning from walking, bike and boat tours to art activities and music and entertainment by local school groups.
The 453-acre Robert E. Lee Park includes an extensive trail system that surrounds Lake Roland. Baltimore County Recreation and Parks recently completed major repairs and additions to the park, including a new pedestrian bridge, boardwalk from the MTA Light Rail lot at Falls Road, a new parking area at the end of Lakeside Drive and an enclosed Paw Point dog park.
The Park is a popular spot for picnicking, hiking and dog walking for residents living in the Lake Falls, Mount Washington, Murray Hill, Poplar Hill, Roland Park, Ruxton, and Woodbrook neighborhoods.
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The Nature Council is planning a day of activities. Sign-ups begin at 11 a.m. and volunteers will direct individuals to the appropriate locations in the park. Local vendors will sell refreshments.
Parking is available at the MTA Light Rail Lot on Falls Road and the Lakeside Drive Parking area. An alternative rain date is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 16.
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Memberships to the Nature Council and Paw Point Dog Park will be on sale. Individuals are asked to bring cash or check as the Council is not able to process credit transactions at the event.
EVENT SCHEDULE AND ACTIVITIES:
Bird Watching
12:00 p.m. Bird Watching Walk led by experts from Baltimore Birding Club. Bring binoculars.
Biking Tour
11:30 p.m. Bike Tour will include a map of the bike trail and rules for biking. Bring off-road bicycle and helmet.
Boating Tour
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. & 1:30 - 2 p.m. Canoe Lake Roland with an experienced guide. Bring own canoe or kayak, life jacket & paddles. Some canoes and kayaks will be available. Signed waivers required. Launch by recreation/ fishing pier near Lakeside Drive parking lot.
Children’s Activities
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Art projects, music, movement activities and displays of proposed natural play area.
Dog Park Introduction
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Paw Point invites new members with an introduction to the dog park and its rules. Dog tags indicating proper shots and licenses will be required. Limited to two dogs per person. All dogs must be leashed outside of Paw Point dog park. Paid memberships are required to use the dog park and will be sold on site. Cash or check only.
Hiking Tours
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 3 p.m. Hike the main park hiking trail with an experienced guide.
Walking Tours
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Family walk pointing out flora, both local and invasive
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Historical walk highlighting historical, cultural and architectural features
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Exploring the Serpentine Area and its unique qualities