Druid Hill Park

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Druid Hill Park is a 745-acre park in Baltimore, Maryland. The land was originally part of the Druid Hill estate of Nicholas Rogers, and was purchased by the city of Baltimore with the revenue derived from a one-cent park tax on the nickel horsecar fares. Druid Hill Park was inaugurated by Baltimore Mayor Thomas Swann on October 19, 1860.

The park was a popular destination for city dwellers for a number of years. The park features a number of waterways, most notably Druid Hill Lake. With the advent of automobiles, the park's many winding roadways became popular with car dealers who took potential buyers there to teach them to drive.

Today, the park is home to a number of attractions, including The Maryland Zoo, the recently renovated conservatory, an 18-hole disc golf course, and the Baltimore Model Safety City, where school children can learn the habits of safe pedestrians by walking in a miniature version of downtown Baltimore.