Recently hosted my sons 6th birthday party here. It was beyond perfect! I feel like this is how to…read morelife of the glamorous live when throwing a party. I only brought cupcakes and party favors and everything else was taken care of. They provided pizza, decorations, juice/water, and all the plates and eating-ware. I also didn't have to lift a finger when serving kids. The party host just took care of everything! No clean up, no fussing over pizza delivery, no nothing. Just sat back and enjoyed my kids birthday party. Not to mention this place is perfect for the 5-8 year old birthday party age range. All the kids had a complete blast, there's no escape for the kids and the whole place is padded, so when you lose track of your kid, it's a no sweat situation. All the parents just got to keep a distant eye and relax. Even if you're not going for a birthday, this indoor playground is an absolute blast for the kids. It can get crowded when the weather isn't nice as it is cheaper indoor fun for hours. Always worth the trip and always a good time.

The facility was extremely clean! I loved that they had a…read moreNursery section to change the little ones or breastfeed (one room). The staff were very friendly. They had a great music playlist. I loved that they were open really early.

I came to Patapsco after planning a hike here for my run/walk/hike club. We chose the Cascade Falls…read moreloop trail as it seemed easy for beginner hikers which were a lot of members of my group and like it would not require any extra supplies. We came on a Sunday morning, parking was $2 as our shuttle was an in state vehicle ($4 for out of state!) and when we arrived around 9:30, there was already a decent amount of people at the trailhead parking lot, but we were able to easily park. There is a bathroom located nearby that is clean and has running water. I do think it is relatively well maintained and looked after, though there was 1 stall missing toilet paper. The hike itself was lovely, with fall foliage still around in sight. We did not come across any big wildlife like deer but given the amount of people this made sense. We did use bug spray on our shoes and bottoms of our leggings / ankle area to prevent any ticks. The trail itself was beautiful, there are 2 water crossing areas where you could get by on rocks but I have waterproof hiking shoes and just walked straight through. I would recommend this trail to beginners!

My 8 year old daughter and I walked down to the water using the Union Dam Trail. Shallow water for…read morewading and a nice view of the bridge. The walk back up is a chore but not too bad.

I like to walk down to this park to break up my work day. It's nice when the water is going on the…read morefountain.

I had my sons 2nd birthday party here & it was amazing! I booked a private party which included…read morepizza, hot dogs, chips & juice for the kiddos & also treat bags. The staff was AMAZING! The young ladies there were so helpful & made our time there very special. I've struggled with finding good SANITARY places for parties & just to take my son in general to have a good time. This bounce playhouse was VERY clean. Event room, moon bounces, the floor (lol), bathrooms EVERYTHING was clean! We will be coming again

From the owner: We’re Open… so Bounce on Over! The Bounce Playhouse is an indoor playground that have moon…read morebouncers/ inflatables, ball pits, interactive games, and more. We have rooms for private birthday parties, baby showers, and other fun events. We’re taking reservations today! Call for details.

they have amazing life guards the snacks are good 3 diving boards a water slide and playgroundread more

THE BEST THERE IS! I…read morehave been a bond-paying member at Five Oaks since 1980 and went there as a small child and as a teenager when it was not a membership club but privately owned. Does that tell you something? Staff and management are wonderful and go out of their way to help everyone when and how then can. Would not belong anywhere else.

One word...Spacious!!! My god sister had her baby shower…read morehere and it was the perfect place and inexpensive. In the space given we were able to fit 17 tables 1 candy table 4 tables for food 1 game table 1 table for the expecting parents 10 tables for the guest to sit There was a stage were the DJ set up and the gifts were lined along the stage. There was plenty of parking on the side of the building as well as where the playground is. If the weather was nicer the kids would be able to run around outside as well. I definitely recommend this place for your next event, whether it be a birthday party, baby shower or any other family event you wont he disappointed.

From the owner: Baby showers, birthday parties, weddings, fitness classes, dance classes, church services. Note,…read morehours listed are potential rental hours, not when visitors can view the space. Email info@oella.org for visitation hours.

A cool little nature center in Leakin Park!…read more The staff is very friendly and helpful. You can come in and explore on your own, but they also have programs that work with summer camps and homeschool groups to have a more formal experience for kiddos. There are some animals to look at and appreciate, including a turtle (who loves playing with people who visit) and snake, and several birds in their outdoor aviary. They have free maps of the trails in the park, as well as some informational packets about various flora and fauna. También tienen folletos en español. The center room has a portrait of Carrie Murray, some couches, several taxidermized animals, and some books about nature. The bathroom is unisex, accommodating a urinal, 2 stalls, and a changing table. A great place to start your hike (or end, or just use as a break in the middle!) or just visit on your own!

Didn't go in for the nature center the last trip. But we were outside participating in the learn to…read moreride program with Baltimore city recreation and parks.

Very spooky feel. This park is it if getting the creeps is your thing and that is perfect for this…read moretime of year! I only explored between trailhead 1 and 2 and that is only a small section of the 15 mile trail that extends all the way to Horseshoe casino. Since I was on foot, I saved those miles for when I am on a bike. The Winans meadows has a huge pavilion and a large field. The area was once part of an estate so the remnants of it is great to explore. There is a trail that leads to the mansion of the estate that still exists. The park boasts plenty of trails but they are not well kept. There are signs that post the beginning of a trail but it is difficult to distinct the paths. I stuck to the main paved Gwynn Falls trail as I was too spooked by the other trails. Also check out podcast series, Serial. Other than the creepy elements, the park was not crowded which is a breath of fresh air during the pandemic.

I am unable to give a full review of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park as it begun raining just after…read morearrival. First glance, it is pretty with rolling green space. There is a historic mansion, church, tennis court, and various trails. There was also construction going on so perhaps there will be even more to offer when completed. I will re-visit and hopefully get to see more. The one thing that made me leery was it is the only park I've visited in the DMV (DC/MD/VA) that has signage all around the parking area and in front of the tennis court that says 'Please Remove ALL Valuable Items and Lock Your Car'.

There's a basketball court, two playsets (one for little kids and one for larger kids), swings, and…read moreplenty of open space. The only issue is parking (not very convenient, unless you want to cross the street and park at the school).