Driving directions to the main theater and alternate venue used for bad weather situations (select shows only). Check the schedule to verify which shows will have a back up venue in the event of inclement weather.
General Directions
Lurman Woodland Theatre is located on the grounds of Catonsville High School in Baltimore County, Maryland. The High School is located at the intersection of South Rolling Road and Bloomsbury Avenue. This is where the Fourth of July Fireworks are held every year. The theatre is in the woods behind the High School at Bloomsbury Avenue and Hilltop Road.
There are two Lurman entrances with parking – the Hilltop Road entrance at approximately 614 Hilltop Road and the Bloomsbury Avenue entrance at approximately 425 Bloomsbury Avenue. Each have a Lurman sign to indicate the theatre entrance and use either of these two addresses in GPS devices or MapQuest.com. Park in the outer parking lots there and walk into the theatre.
Handicap persons should enter through the Hilltop Road entrance and may proceed into the theatre's narrow, single lane access road to the theatre’s limited amount of handicap parking in the designated area closer to the wheel chair ramp and concession stand.
Watch for signs or theatre volunteers for guidance. If these parking lots are full, parking is available elsewhere on the school grounds, or on Bloomsbury Avenue or other side streets.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO LURMAN WOODLAND THEATRE:
From Points North of Baltimore
Take Baltimore Beltway-695 to the Southwest side of Baltimore. Take Exit #13 - Frederick Road/Rt. 144 - West toward Catonsville. Turn Left at Bloomsbury Avenue (first traffic signal/Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe) in the heart of Catonsville. Proceed about a 3/4 mile, the theatre will be in front of you in the woods as you near the intersection of Hilltop Road/Mellor Ave (look for large banner hanging in trees). Turn left at Hilltop Road then turn right immediately into the parking lot entrance at approximately 614 Hilltop Road (handicap persons should use this entrance and proceed into the theatre's narrow, single lane access road). Park in the parking lot there and walk on the trail marked with paving stones into the theatre. If this parking lot is full, parking is available elsewhere on the school grounds, or on Bloomsbury Avenue or other side streets.
Note that there is NOT any general parking via the theatre's narrow access, single lane road which has limited handicap parking for tagged or placard displayed vehicles only with handicap persons; dropping off passengers with difficulty walking and parking elsewhere; and unloading band and sound equipment (only prior to 5:15 pm) and parking elsewhere. You can also proceed past Hilltop Road, and after ¼ mile, turn left at approximately 425 Bloomsbury Avenue into Catonsville High School’s entry road, and immediately (75 feet) turn left onto the paved road with a parking area, and park.
Walk down the gravel/dirt road into the wooded area on the left (towards Hilltop Road, or NE) that leads to the theatre. If this parking lot is full, parking is available elsewhere on the school grounds, or on Bloomsbury Avenue or other side streets.
From Points South of Baltimore
Take Baltimore Beltway-695 to the Southwest side of Baltimore. Take Exit #12C - Wilkins Avenue/Rt 372- West. Turn Right at Valley Road. At 4-way stop sign turn Right at Hilltop Road. Stay to Left as the road curves and forks. Look for Theatre Entrance on Left at approximately 614 Hilltop Road. If you reached another stop sign - you just passed it.
From Points in Baltimore City and East
Take Interstate 95 South through Baltimore City. Go past Baltimore Beltway/695 on I-95 to next Exit #47 I-195/BWI Airport - Catonsville/Rt166. Follow towards Catonsville/Rt166 past 'park and ride' to end, bear right onto Rolling Road/Rt166 North toward Catonsville. Turn Right at 3rd traffic signal at Catonsville High School - Bloomsbury Avenue. Just past the Catonsville High School building, make the first possible right turn at approximately 425 Bloomsbury Avenue into the High School’s entry road, and immediately (75 feet) turn left onto the paved road with a parking area, and park.
Walk down the gravel/dirt road into the wooded area on the left (towards Hilltop Road, or NE) that leads to the theatre. If this parking lot is full, parking is available elsewhere on the school grounds, or on Bloomsbury Avenue or other side streets.
From Washington DC Area
Take Interstate I-95 North to Exit #47 I-195/BWI Airport - Catonsville/Rt166. Follow towards Catonsville/Rt166 past 'park and ride' to end, bear right onto Rolling Road/Rt166 North toward Catonsville. Turn Right at 3rd traffic signal, at Catonsville High School - Bloomsbury Avenue. Just past the Catonsville High School building, make the first possible right turn at approximately 425 Bloomsbury Avenue into the High School’s entry road, and immediately (75 feet) turn left onto the paved road with a parking area, and park.
Walk down the gravel/dirt road into the wooded area on the left (towards Hilltop Road, or NE) that leads to the theatre. If this parking lot is full, parking is available elsewhere on the school grounds, or on Bloomsbury Avenue or other side streets.
From Howard County Area
Take Route 40/Baltimore National Pike East towards Baltimore. Just past the Baltimore Beltway 695, Turn Right at Ingleside Avenue. Ingleside Avenue will change into Bloomsbury Avenue when you crossover Frederick Road/Rt144. From this intersection, proceed about 3/4 mile, the theatre will be in front of you in the woods as you near the intersection of Hilltop Road/Mellor Ave (look for large banner hanging in trees). Turn left at Hilltop Road then turn right immediately into the parking lot entrance at approximately 614 Hilltop Road (handicap persons should use this entrance and proceed into the theatre's narrow, single lane access road). Park in the parking lot there and walk on the trail marked with paving stones into the theatre. If this parking lot is full, parking is available elsewhere on the school grounds, or on Bloomsbury Avenue or other side streets. Note that there is NOT any general parking via the theatre's narrow access, single lane road which has limited handicap parking for tagged or placard displayed vehicles only with handicap persons; dropping off passengers with difficulty walking and parking elsewhere; and unloading band and sound equipment (only prior to 5:15 pm) and parking elsewhere.
Alternate From Howard County Area
Or you may approach from Frederick Road/Rt144 Eastbound. Proceed through Historic Ellicott City and enter Catonsville. In the heart of the old business district (traffic signal/Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe), turn right onto Bloomsbury and proceed about 3/4 mile, the theatre will be in front of you in the woods as you near the intersection of Hilltop Road/Mellor Ave (look for large banner hanging in trees). Turn left at Hilltop Road then turn right immediately into the parking lot entrance at approximately 614 Hilltop Road (handicap persons should use this entrance and proceed into the theatre's narrow, single lane access road). Park in the parking lot there and walk on the trail marked with paving stones into the theatre. If this parking lot is full, parking is available elsewhere on the school grounds, or on Bloomsbury Avenue or other side streets. Note that there is NOT any general parking via the theatre's narrow access, single lane road which has limited handicap parking for tagged or placard displayed vehicles only with handicap persons; dropping off passengers with difficulty walking and parking elsewhere; and unloading band and sound equipment (only prior to 5:15 pm).
ALTERNATE VENUE IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER (Select Shows Only)
Rain relocations for the 2010 season are ONLY arranged for the five Anniversary Concerts designated in the schedule. All other concerts DO NOT have a backup venue. You can call the concert hotline (toll free 1-877-278-0961) in mid/late afternoon on the day of the concert to find out if that concert is being moved or cancelled because of inclement weather.
Alternate Venue - Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville
The rain relocation venue for the five Anniversary Concerts is CCBC Catonsville, formerly known as Catonsville Community College in Building "L" – the "Athletic and Wellness Center". CCBC’s address is 800 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228. Upon entering the campus at 800 S. Rolling Road, follow Campus Drive - a loop around the campus. When Campus Drive splits to the left and right, taking either direction will circle around to Building "L" (see aerial map below). Recommended: Bearing right at the split and circling around will provide a better view of Building "L" as you approach. Building "L" is the very large circular green domed "Athletic and Wellness Center” (see photo below). Park at Parking Lot "5".
If threatening weather, call 1-877-278-0961 after 3 PM for updated show location information. If the standard concert announcement is still being presented after 3 PM, then the concert will be held outdoors at the Lurman as originally planned, otherwise the announcement will inform you that the Anniversary Concert will be held indoors at CCBC Building "L".
Please BRING your lawn chairs and blankets for seating on the open gym floor!