Thomas A. Dixon, Jr. Aircraft Observation Area

A great place to watch the planes , or to access the BWI trail . There's Port-A-Johns but no water, so bring your own in the summer.

Really cool spot, the start of a long hiking trail and you can get the closest to seeing planes land its worth checking out. When I was there a plane landed every 10 minutes or so.

Beautiful area with a great kids play area and walking/running/riding trails . Bring the fam and enjoy ????????

Great playground for the kids, and paved trails to walk/run/bike on. Parking is limited and can be a mess, especially on the weekends.

Weekdays or get there early for a parking spot ,)

My grandson loves coming here. He plays with the other children. He likes watching the planes as they come in for landing.

If the parking lot here is full, head a little further east to Sawmill Creek park - just past I-97. Lots more parking and the bike trail can be picked up there via the connector to the B&A trail .

Sitting on the benches in the shade is a great place to see the planes land and people-watch.

Stop and get some ice cream and let the kids play or make it an affordable date.

Airplane Park is awesome! Always great fun for both the kids and parents.

Small parking lot - was full. Better off parking down the street if you are riding bikes on the trail .

Great place to bring you kids but it is ALWAYS crowded . Usually end up here for about a half hour or so then off to a less crowded Park .

Went today to watch planes ....DID NOT SEE A ONE! SO DISAPPOINTED!

Go to watch planes lift off. Check out the Cancun Cantina near by too.

Really cool place for a run!

Hang out here while waiting to pick up somone arriving @ bwi.

Best spot in the area to watch planes landing !

Park here (but early) to ride the BWI Trail (~10.2-13.1 miles).

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Watch planes take off.

Watch planes land at BWI