So you want to visit a labyrinth in Maryland. I have selected 10 of the best (there are over 100) that are accessible to the public from around the state, focusing on large population areas. I could have easily made this 20 labyrinths with the wonderful outdoor, public labyrinths available in the state ! If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.
Before we get to my recommendations for Maryland I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Maryland answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Maryland:
Here is how Maryland compares to the rest of the US. It ranks both 20th in the US for the number of labyrinths and labyrinths per capita.
Maryland Labyrinth Questions:
What is the largest labyrinth in Maryland ? The largest labyrinth in Maryland is on private property in Conowingo, Maryland with a 90 foot diameter. The Rotary Centennial Labyrinth for Peace Labyrinth in Salisbury, MD at a 72 feet diameter is the largest that can be visited by the public.
What city has the most labyrinths in Maryland ? Baltimore has the most labyrinths in Maryland with 16.
Why visit a Labyrinth ?
Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…
10 Labyrinths to Visit in maryland
1. Northeast Interfaith Peace Garden Labyrinth
A 7 circuit medieval labyrinth located in the Northeast Interfaith Peace Garden on the grounds of St. Anthony of Padua Church. It is made of bricks/pavers and you can see a picture of it and learn about it’s purpose on the spaces website.
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Address:
4414 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21206
2. Govans Presbyterian Church - Ellen Morriss Memorial Santa Rosa Labyrinth
This Santa Rosa labyrinth is located in the grass with the outline lined by plants. You can learn more about it on it’s webpage on the church website which includes a note “Please call the church office at 410-435-9188 if you would like an introduction to the labyrinth and how to use it as a tool for prayer and meditation.“
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Address:
5828 York Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
3. Christ Lutheran Church Labyrinth
If you are in the inner harbor, this is the labyrinth for you to visit. Located on the plaza between Christ Lutheran Church, and the Arrive Apartments it is also near the Maryland Science Center. This 34 foot diameter 7 circuit labyrinth is made from bricks/pavers and can easily be found on Google Maps ! You can see it above to the NE of the red pin.
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Address:
701 South Charles St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
4. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick Labyrinth
Photos courtesy of the church
This 9 circuit medieval style labyrinth is in the grass next to the church and was installed in 2005. The labyrinth has it’s own webpage for more information, and if you check the calendar page of the church you can find labyrinth walks scheduled, including some at night !
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Address:
4880 Elmer Derr Road
Frederick, Maryland 21703
5. Faith United Methodist Church Labyrinth
See the labyrinth starting at about 1:10 in the video below
This 5 circuit labyrinth is located in the Mary Carter Barrow Memorial Garden courtyard. It is accessible from the sidewalk across from the side parking lot.
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Address:
6810 Montrose Road
Rockville, Maryland 20852
6. All Saints Lutheran Church Labyrinth
This 11 circuit labyrinth features mulch pathways with large stones to mark the labyrinth. It is open from dawn to dusk and includes 2 benches on the outside. It can be found on a trail off the churches parking lot - please read the rules posted at the entrance to the trail.
Location: Bowie, Maryland
Address:
16510 Mount Oak Road
Bowie, Maryland 20716
7. Epiphany Episcopal Church Labyrinth
This beautiful 6 circuit medieval labyrinth is made by a stone pathway set in the grass. You can find a wonderful picture of it on the homepage of the church website.
Location: Odenton, Maryland
Address:
1419 Odenton Road
Odenton, Maryland 21113
8. St. Luke's Episcopal Church - Eastport Memorial Labyrinth
This 50 foot diameter, 7 circuit labyrinth is on the grass with paving stones marking the walls. The labyrinth is open from dusk until dawn and was founded in the memory of Ned Hall. You can learn all about this labyrinth on it’s church webpage.
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Address:
1101 Bay Ridge Ave.
Annapolis, Maryland 21403
9. St. Luke's Episcopal Church Labyrinth
This 60 foot diameter 11 circuit labyrinth sits in the grass and is lined by pavers. You can learn more about the labyrinth on the church’s labyrinth webpage.
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Address:
6030 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
10. University of Maryland - Garden of Remembrance Labyrinth
Ff you want to skip ahead, the labyrinth is featured at 14 minutes in !
This 7 circuit medieval labyrinth is located next to the UMD Memorial Chapel. It is easy to locate on Google Maps as it is part of the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance. You can learn more about the labyrinth and see great pictures on the sacred spaces website.
Location: College Park, Maryland
Address:
7744 Regents Dr
College Park, Maryland 20742
5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH
Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.
Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.
Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.
5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING
I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.
Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN
Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN
Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:
Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.
Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress
Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
I am a maze artist but I have never made any mazes from Maryland. If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:
