The Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park, Ltd., have formed a not-for-profit foundation to provide charitable gifts to assist Patapsco Valley State Park in its efforts to enhance the Park's environmental and educational qualities for public benefit. Patapsco Valley State Park is Maryland's oldest and one of its largest public open spaces. As part of the Year of the Parks 2000 celebration we opened the Avalon Visitor's Center in an Old Stone Iron Worker's House located in the Avalon Area just up-river from Elkridge. The Visitor Center houses photos and exhibits of communities and industries that once inhabited the Patapsco River Valley during the industrial revolution. The Avalon Visitor Center is a place for visitors to get oriented to the park and learn about its resources and recreation opportunities.
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Avalon Visitor's Center | 410-737 0451
Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park, Inc. | 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043 | 410-737-0451
Patapsco Valley State Park | 8020 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21043 | 410-461-5005