Druid Lake’s $290M Overhaul would Add New Recreation, Entertainment Areas

Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park is America’s third oldest public parks and recently, the public gathered to learn about its future.

State and local leaders gathered at Mansion House in Druid Hill Park to present and discuss the future plans for the park, which include swimming in the lake; boating and kayaking; and birdwatch-ing at a wildlife habitat.

Some of the other proposed attractions include a bridge across the lake; two islands and floating wetlands on the lake; a cafe with food and bever-age options; and an amphitheater as well.

Druid Hill Park has served as a central gathering place for Baltimore city residents, visitors, and tourists for more than 160 years.

Besides Druid Lake and the Maryland Zoo, the park features the Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens; numerous historic structures; miles of driving, walking, hiking and biking paths; and the park plays hosts to several huge events such as the AFRAM festival in the summer.

It’s also home to the Baltimore Recreation and Parks headquarters.

Druid Lake is already going through a six-year renovation project which includes the largest bur-ied water storage tank in America. The project is expected to wrap up in 2023.

According to WJLA News the end date has been changed from spring 2023 to an unspecified date.

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