Situated by the Patapsco River, Harbor Point Central Plaza in Baltimore is an open-air park and an event venue that plays host to numerous community, social and performing arts events throughout the year. You can take a walk on the paved walkways under the shade of tall trees lining the street on both sides while at this park. Harbor Point Central Plaza is breezy at almost all times making it a ideal spot for many in the city, including the many employees working in the nearby corporate buildings, to simply sit and relax. The view of the Harbor on Patapsco River from this park is spectacular.
This small park, just south of the Inner Harbor, offers a gigantic, well-kept public swimming pool, where neighborhood children swim for a dollar a day during July and August. There are plenty of benches, and a small gazebo offers a shady spot for a picnic lunch. Other sporting facilities include basketball courts, and two ballfields. In 2008 this park was named one of Baltimore's historical landmarks.
Clifton Park was previously a farmland purchased by John Hopkins in 1853. The estate was later converted into a recreational space with activities open to the community. It's 18-hole golf course was the first of its kind in Baltimore. This landscape features the splendid Clifton Mansion, manicured lawns, flourishing woods, as well as clay tennis courts and swimming pools. Despite refurbishment over the years, it retains its original English style and charm. It is, however, the various events hosted here that attract visitors the most.
