doughydonuts

doughydonuts t1_j5ymrw9 wrote

Not to down Essex/ Middle River; since I lived there most of my life and it’s geographically large, but concur with some of the others here. Chase is secluded and far enough away from the troublesome areas. It’s close to Gunpowder and the elementary school isn’t bad. For Essex I’d say anything further down 702 towards the water is good. However, you’re dealing with Deep Creek Elem/Middle. But I’ve heard Parkville and Perry hall schools aren’t much better these days. You’re just paying more money to live there. No matter where ya go there’s always trade offs.

https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2021-07-15/saving-essex-baltimore-county-will-try-to-help-one-of-its-most-at-risk-communities

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doughydonuts t1_ixzvxf1 wrote

There’s a lot of places to hike in the Gunpowder Falls State Park with ample parking available. My favorite is Jerusalem Mill area. There’s also Lake Roland, the NCR trail, Patapsco State Park too with numerous entrances with parking.

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doughydonuts t1_is5ug2n wrote

There’s Druid Hill Park and Patternson Park. Jerusalem Mill is outside the city. There’s a covered bridge, old stone buildings, and easy trails with nice scenery. Lake Roland has nice scenery too that’s located right outside the city. You can There’s also Harpers Ferry that boarders MD and WV

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