Herring Run Parks are a 4-mile-long, narrow group of parks adjacent to Herring Run and its tributaries and part of the Back River watershed, which empties into the Chesapeake Bay. The park is 375 acres of urban woodlands. Originally conceived by the Olmsted Brothers in 1904, Herring Run Park was recommended as a stream valley park extension of Montebello Park (today the Lake Montebello recreation area).The park is defined by the Herring Run, a lovely stream which meanders through it. Learn more about the park's history.
Amenities in the Park
Trail
A 5.7 loop trail from Lake Montebello/ Halls Spring Area (Harford Rd & Argonne Dr.) of the park to Sinclair Lane, provides opportunities to walk or bike along the stream bed. The Herring Run Park Master Plan includes renovation and expansion of the trail including an underpass that will directly connect the Lake Montebello recreation area to Herring Run Park. Multiple side hiking trails are available in the section of the park between Harford and Belair Roads.
Herring Run Stream
A beautiful meandering stream with all kinds of interesting wildlife. See the map below.
Birding
FHRP hosts monthly bird walks
Other Wildlife
Fox, deer, beaver, fish, snakes and more!
Playgrounds
Playgrounds are located at Brehms Lane and Chesterfield Avenue, at Parkside Drive near Robertson and in Hall Springs, off of Argonne/Harford Road.
Basketball Courts
Located at Hall Springs off of Argonne and Harford Road
Ball Fields
Father Hooper Field (Chesterfield Avenue &Harford Road)
Eastwood Field (Eastwood)
Parkside field (Parkside & Robertson)
History
Learn
And so much more!
A 5.7 loop trail from Lake Montebello/ Halls Spring Area (Harford Rd & Argonne Dr.) of the park to Sinclair Lane, provides opportunities to walk or bike along the stream bed. The Herring Run Park Master Plan includes renovation and expansion of the trail including an underpass that will directly connect the Lake Montebello recreation area to Herring Run Park. Multiple side hiking trails are available in the section of the park between Harford and Belair Roads.
Herring Run Stream
A beautiful meandering stream with all kinds of interesting wildlife. See the map below.
Birding
FHRP hosts monthly bird walks
Other Wildlife
Fox, deer, beaver, fish, snakes and more!
Playgrounds
Playgrounds are located at Brehms Lane and Chesterfield Avenue, at Parkside Drive near Robertson and in Hall Springs, off of Argonne/Harford Road.
Basketball Courts
Located at Hall Springs off of Argonne and Harford Road
Ball Fields
Father Hooper Field (Chesterfield Avenue &Harford Road)
Eastwood Field (Eastwood)
Parkside field (Parkside & Robertson)
History
Learn
And so much more!
The yellow marking highlights the Herring Run stream valley and 2 of its tributaries.
