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⚽ Sports & Recreation for Kids in Bel Air, MD

2 sports facilities, recreation centers, and athletic activities rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Bel Air

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Ma & Pa Heritage Trail hiking area in Bel Air, MD🧗 Adventure
Photo: Amber Levinski

Ma & Pa Heritage Trail

★4.8(452)Free

The Ma & Pa Heritage Trail is a beautifully maintained, paved path perfect for families looking to bike, walk, or scooter through scenic Harford County countryside. This historic railroad route offers a flat, safe surface ideal for little ones learning to ride bikes, parents with strollers, and families wanting an easy outdoor adventure without challenging terrain.

🕑 1-3 hours depending on your family's pace and how far you travel along the trail
Gunpowder Falls State Park hiking area in Baltimore, MD🧗 Adventure
Photo: Nicholas Miles

Gunpowder Falls State Park

★4.6(211)Free11 mi away

Gunpowder Falls State Park offers over 18,000 acres of natural adventure perfect for families seeking outdoor fun near Baltimore. With easy riverside trails ideal for little legs, refreshing creek wading spots, and exciting wildlife spotting opportunities, this sprawling park delivers a classic Maryland nature experience that keeps kids engaged and active all day long.

🕑 3-5 hours for a full day of hiking and creek play, or 1-2 hours for a shorter trail walk

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