Riverview Park (Baltimore)
Riverview Park was an early amusement park in Baltimore, Maryland, located off Broening Parkway in the area known as Point Breeze. Nearby, M&T Bank Stadium (4.4 mi) leads the list. Weather is mildest over April, May, September and October, with 67–80°F highs.
A theme park inside Baltimore
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
You can stay in Baltimore
Riverview Park (Baltimore) is inside Baltimore, which has 115 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 35 miles southwest and Philadelphia is about 91 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) has airline service, about 9 miles from Riverview Park (Baltimore).
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Riverview Park (Baltimore)
Riverview Park was an early amusement park in Baltimore, Maryland, located off Broening Parkway in the area known as Point Breeze. The park began operating in 1890 and featured a roller coaster, water attractions, and live shows and concerts.
Future ragtime legends Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle met, and began their songwriting partnership, while working at Riverview Park.
- Type
- Theme park
Rooms near Riverview Park (Baltimore)
The nearest towns with places to stay are Baltimore (115) and Linthicum (35).
- 1M&T Bank Stadium
- 2NS Savannah
- 3Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- 4Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Riverview Park (Baltimore) | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | in town | — | 115 91 hotels · 3 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 hostels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 569,997 | $230K | D− |
| Linthicum | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 35 34 hotels · 1 motel | 11,313 | $402K | — |
| Severn | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 18 17 hotels · 1 RV park | 58,402 | $479K | — |
| Woodlawn | 11 mi west | 15 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 motel | 40,379 | $294K | — |
| Dundalk | 3 mi east | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 65,969 | $213K | — |
| Rosedale | 5 mi north | 10 min | 7 3 hotels · 4 motels | 20,002 | $276K | — |
| Glen Burnie | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 72,590 | $349K | — |
| Catonsville | 11 mi west | 15 min | 9 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 43,368 | $417K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Riverview Park (Baltimore)
Each of these is within 39 miles.
Big draw36 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw14 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank Stadium
2in town MuseumNS Savannah
Big draw37 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
34 mi Stadium & arenaOriole Park at Camden Yards
42 mi National MonumentFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine283K visitors a year
Big draw39 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw38 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal ArchPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · NS Savannah: Elton Lord/Atomic Energy Commission, Public domain · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: ScottyBoy900Q at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0
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Riverview Park (Baltimore) in questions
Is Riverview Park (Baltimore) open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Riverview Park (Baltimore) in Baltimore?
Yes. It’s inside Baltimore, MD.
When is the best time to visit Riverview Park (Baltimore)?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is Riverview Park (Baltimore) from Washington and Philadelphia?
About 35 miles southwest of Washington and about 91 miles northeast of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Riverview Park (Baltimore)?
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Riverview Park (Baltimore)?
Baltimore (in town, 115 places to stay), Linthicum (7 mi, 35 places to stay) and Severn (12 mi, 18 places to stay).
Ask a local in Baltimore
Questions and tips go in Baltimore’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.