Patapsco Valley State Park
| Patapsco Valley State Park | |
|---|---|
The Thomas Viaduct, a signature monument of Patapsco Valley State Park | |
| Location | Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll and Howard counties, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest city | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°17′35″N 76°47′12″W / 39.29306°N 76.78667°W |
| Area | 14,296 acres (5,785 ha) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Established | 1907 |
| Administered by | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Website | Official website |
Patapsco Valley State Park /pəˈtæpˌskoʊ/ is a Maryland state park extending along 32 miles (51 km) of the Patapsco River south and west of the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The park encompasses multiple developed areas on over 14,000 acres (5,700 ha) acres of land, making it Maryland's largest state park. In 2006, it was officially celebrated as Maryland's first state park, its first formation being in 1906. Patapsco Valley State Park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.