Plan Your Visit
Masonville Cove is an Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership located in Baltimore, Maryland. The area has a rich history, but by the 1960s had fallen into disrepair and was littered with large amounts of discarded materials. Restoration of the Cove by MPA began in 2007, and continues today. The project aims to provide benefits to local wildlife and the surrounding community in return for their support of Port operations.
Today Masonville Cove includes 70 acres of water and 54 acres of restored wetlands and nature trails. The site also features an Education Center with a back deck overlooking the Cove, outdoor picnic tables, a fishing pier, and more.
Amenities
Admission and parking are free to all visitors at Masonville Cove. Parking is located directly in front of the Education Center. We do ask that all visitors sign in at the Education Center so that we can provide safety information and keep track of everyone visiting the site. Restrooms and water can also be found in the Education Center.
Accessibility
Masonville Cove is designed to be accessible to visitors. Some accessibility features include an elevator in our Education Center, as well as ramp access to the outdoor areas of the Cove. Please let us know if you have specific questions about site accessibility.
Campus Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Sunday: Closed
Extended Hours: 9 AM - 8 PM
(On the first Friday of every month)
Please note Eagle Restrictions begin generally in November and are in place until the summer.
Site Rules & Information
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED:
- Smoking
- Fires
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Weapons
- Illegal activities
- Swimming/ wading
- Skateboarding/ skating
- ATVs, bicycles, or horses
- Motorized boats
- Digging
- Pets*
*Trained service animals (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act) are allowed.
We ask that all visitors follow our site rules in order to ensure that Masonville Cove remains safe and protected for our resident wildlife and other visitors enjoying the site.
Please help us keep the Cove beautiful by not littering, and by leaving nature where you find it. Don't collect plants or animals, either alive or dead (they're still important for the ecosystem).
Arrival by Water
Kayakers are welcome to arrive by water! Please note that landing is only allowed at the beach by Captain Trash Wheel.
Please view the campus hours and site rules on this page.
On arrival, please sign in with the form linked here. Happy trails!