Lake Roland, Towson

Name: Lake Roland
Address: 1000 Lakeside Drive, Towson, United States

#12 among attractions in Towson

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Facts and practical information

Lake Roland is a 100-acre defunct reservoir in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was named for Roland Run, a nearby stream that feeds the lake and eventually flows into Jones Falls. It runs southeast through the city center to the Northwest Branch of the Patapsco River and the Baltimore Harbor. It is located just north of the Baltimore city limits. ()

Coordinates: 39°22'43"N, 76°38'36"W

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1000 Lakeside DriveTowsonTowson United States

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Day trips

Lake Roland – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boys' Latin School of Maryland, Lake Roland Park, Mount Washington Arboretum, Tyrconnell.

0.6 miSE
Museum
Boys' Latin School of Maryland, Baltimore
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, the Boys' Latin School of Maryland stands as a beacon of tradition and educational excellence. Founded in 1844, this private, all-boys day school is the oldest independent, non-sectarian school in the state, offering a rich...
0.6 miNW
Park, Lake, Trail
Lake Roland Park, Towson
17 min walk • Lake Roland Park is a city/county park encompassing over 500 acres of woodland, wetlands, serpentine barrens, rare plants and rocky plateaus surrounding Lake Roland in Baltimore County, Maryland.
1 miSW
Park, Forest, Garden
Mount Washington Arboretum, Baltimore
27 min walk • The Mt. Washington Arboretum is a 1-acre park with various trees, shrubs, and other plants in the Mt. Washington area of Baltimore.
0.5 miE
Colonial revival architecture
Tyrconnell, Baltimore
13 min walk • Tyrconnell is a historic home located in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is a 2 ¹⁄₂-story stone house set on 27 acres which contain several significant gardens by the landscape architect Arthur Folsom Paul.
1.5 miSE
Street
Northern Parkway, Baltimore
38 min walk • Northern Parkway is a major road that runs west–east across the northern part of the city Baltimore. For most of the way, it is at least six lanes wide, and it is used by motorists for crosstown travel. It is designated E. Northern Pkwy and W. Northern Pkwy with Charles Street being the dividing line.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Sabina Mattfeldt, Baltimore
24 min walk • Sabina Mattfeldt is a neighborhood in the North District of Baltimore, located beside the Jones Falls, between the neighborhoods of Mount Washington and Poplar Hill. Its name comes from the two streets, Sabina Avenue and Mattfeldt Avenue, where most of the neighborhood's homes are located.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Bellona–Gittings, Baltimore
34 min walk • Bellona–Gittings is a neighborhood in the North District of Baltimore, located between the neighborhoods of Cedarcroft and The Orchards. Its boundaries are marked by the Baltimore County line, East Melrose Avenue, Bellona Avenue and North Charles Street.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
New North Roland Park–Poplar Hill, Baltimore
21 min walk • Poplar Hill is a Baltimore neighborhood located near the Baltimore county line in the U.S. state of Maryland. The topography of the area is similar to that in Pennsylvania, and white tail deer populate the landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lake Roland?

Nearby attractions include Tyrconnell, Baltimore (13 min walk), Boys' Latin School of Maryland, Baltimore (15 min walk), Lake Roland Park, Towson (17 min walk), New North Roland Park–Poplar Hill, Baltimore (21 min walk).

How to get to Lake Roland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake Roland:

Light rail

Falls Road • Lines: Lr (10 min walk)
Mount Washington • Lines: Lr (22 min walk)

Bus

Roland Avenue & Bellmore Road Far-side Southbound • Lines: 95 (23 min walk)
Bellona Avenue & Charles Street Westbound Far-side • Lines: 51 (24 min walk)