Aberdeen is located in Harford County, about 30 miles northeast of Baltimore. Located near Chesapeake Bay, Harford County includes seven parks in Aberdeen all managed and facilitated by the city. The Aberdeen Board of Parks and Recreation offer activities, programs and sports for all ages, with park features that include athletic fields for football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball, playgrounds and picnic areas. Children living in Aberdeen attend Harford County Public Schools, one of the fastest growing and most successful school systems in the state. Four elementary schools, a middle school and one high school are all located in Aberdeen. For those seeking out an undergrad, graduate, or technical degree, nearby colleges and universities include Harford Community College, University of Maryland, Bowie State University, Morgan State University, the United States Naval Academy, and the Higher Education and Applied Technology (HEAT) Center. Residents living in Aberdeen can easily commute to Baltimore and Washington D.C. by using the MARC (Maryland Rail Commuter) train service. This train service is an ideal alternative to driving and grants east access to entertainment, the arts and other cultural activities. Real estate options in Aberdeen consist of single-family homes, town homes, condominiums, new construction and lots for custom building.