Located quite some distance away from the city center, the Fort Armistead Park is named in the honor of Major George Armistead, who earned the country’s love after bravely defending Fort McHenry against British assault, which has come to be a prominent event in the country’s history. As a military fort, it was closed in 1928, and was later bought over by the Baltimore City government and operated as a park. The park is, today, a launching point for jet-skies and boats, and thus, a popular destination for visitors as well as locals.
Lakeland Park
Middle Branch Park, a part of the Department of Recreation and Parks, organizes various jazz and art festivals and events. The Department of Recreation and Parks, governed by the City of Baltimore in Maryland, operates several recreational facilities. Its parks include Chinquapin Run Park, Druid Hill Park, Farring Baybrook Park and Riverside Park. The department also provides several environmental, cultural, educational and leisure opportunities for the citizens of Baltimore. The Department of Recreation and Parks serves children and senior citizens and hosts special events. In addition, it operates a forestry division and organizes youth and adult sports activities. The department offers various aquatic programs.
