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The crown jewel in the Baltimore City park system, Cylburn Arboretum is unique. There are no ball fields, tennis or basketball courts, no swimming pools or recreation centers: only 200 acres of trees, gardens, trails, peace and serenity in a bustling urban setting. Cylburn provides a refuge from daily life, a place to walk, explore and experience the beauty of nature, both structured and wild.

Once the home of a wealthy Baltimore Quaker, Jesse Tyson, Cylburn Arboretum became the property of Baltimore City in 1942 after the death of Edyth Tyson Cotten when Cotten’s husband, Bruce, sold the property to Baltimore City. The City turned the mansion into a home for abandoned children during WWII and in 1982 named the property Cylburn Arboretum, turning it into what you see today: an expansive and beautiful property in the heart of  Baltimore City open to all.

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There are so many beautiful blooms in the gardens There are so many beautiful blooms in the gardens at Cylburn Arboretum right now—we hope you’ll visit and enjoy them this weekend!

The Arboretum is free and open to the public six days a week (we’re closed on Mondays), and we love seeing individuals and families make the most of this special green space.

That said, we’ve seen an increase in businesses hosting fee-based activities—such as yoga classes, photo shoots, guided walks, and bike tours—without the required permits. While we welcome everyone to explore and enjoy the Arboretum, please remember: commercial activity on City-owned property is not allowed without a permit.

Help us preserve the peaceful, public nature of Cylburn by respecting this rule—and thank you for being part of the community that makes this place so special!

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