Park News

The trail system in Lake Roland was praised as a “nature lover’s paradise” in an article in the Baltimore Banner: “10 Trails near Baltimore that are Perfect for Fall Hiking.”

Lake Roland’s Paw Point Dog Park was awarded a 2026 Best of Baltimore Award in Baltimore Magazine.

Lake Roland was awarded 2025 Reader’s Choice, Runner-Up for Best Park in Baltimore Style Magazine.

The Lake Roland Nature Council was thanked by Senator Carl Jackson regarding the volunteer cleanup of the historic Dowden Chapel. The Nature Council sent four volunteers and heavy equipment to assist in the cleaning, filling [...]

The Lake Roland Nature Council was mentioned in a Newsletter by the Ruxton Riderwood Lake Roland Area Improvement Association regarding a Nature Council outreach project assisting with the collection of trash along Falls Road, trash [...]

The Lake Roland Nature Council was mentioned in a Newsletter by the Ruxton Riderwood Lake Roland Area Improvement Association regarding a Nature Council outreach project assisting in the removal of hundreds of illegally dumped tires [...]

The Lake Roland Nature Council was mentioned in a Newsletter by Councilman Marks who partnered with Senator Carl Jackson regarding the volunteer cleanup of the historic Dowden Chapel. The Nature Council sent four volunteers and [...]

The Lake Roland Nature Council supported a community cleanup on Falls Road to prevent trash from entering the Jones Falls and the park. Five volunteers picked up eight bags of trash (plus two hubcaps!) on [...]

Stream Blockage was Contributing to Road Flooding The log jam in Roland Run Stream was cleared of debris on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Together, hardworking volunteers from The Association, Lake Roland Nature Council, [...]