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This summer, we encouraged you to experience our city’s unique urban landscape and that’s just what you did! Together, we enjoyed over 100 #BCRPAlerts outdoor movies and live concerts through Rhythms & Reels, ran in our parks thanks to the $5 5K Series and jammed with over 100,000 family members and friends at the 2018 AFRAM Festival. Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP) has a variety of programs, events and activities to keep you and your family engaged through the fall and beyond. In this edition of the guide, learn about our upcoming development projects, preview this season's premier events and find new ways to stay active! As you flip through, mark your calendars for the inaugural BCRP Park n' Pumpkin Festival, fall & winter sports leagues and the annual Poinsettia Display at the Rawlings Conservatory.
Things happen! At BCRP, we understand that our Reginald Moore recreation centers, parks, special facilities, and Director of Baltimore City Recreation & Parks events are impacted by many factors. Our goal is to provide quality programming and experiences, so we want to keep you updated if changes are necessary. #BCRPAlerts is a hashtag used to Baltimore City's recreation centers and parks are invaluable assets share important updates about our services and for all residents. As such, we are pleased to provide this Fall/Winter facilities via social media. You can find updates on Guide, detailing the diverse and extensive programming presented Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @recnparks. You by Baltimore City Recreation & Parks. Under the leadership of Director may also call our emergency line at 410-396-7022. Moore, BCRP has developed new initiatives related to STEAM (Science, Alerts can include but are not limited to weather Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), while offering a wide range updates, event cancellations, facility closures of recreational, cultural and arts programs. and emergencies. Rain and lightning may delay or cancel some outdoor activities. Whenever The re-opening of our iconic Shake & Bake Family Fun Center with possible, these events will be moved indoors and founder Glenn Doughty present, was a true highlight of 2018 and a rescheduled. memorable community celebration. Reflecting on our commitment to make essential investments to enhance our recreational facilities, it was my pleasure this past summer to re-open the recently renovated Ambrose Kennedy Park. We will soon unveil a new and improved Latrobe Field House in the Carroll Park neighborhood of southwest Baltimore. Inclusive Services Baltimore City Recreation & Parks is the City’s destination agency for family-fun programming, stewardship, fitness and much more. I Baltimore City Recreation & Parks welcomes encourage you to make the most of all that Baltimore City Recreation & persons of all abilities to participate in its Parks has to offer. programs. We make every effort to accommodate families with inclusive programming. To ensure timely accommodation and to create an enjoyable Mayor Catherine E. Pugh environment for your child, please be sure to th 50 Mayor of Baltimore City, MD submit your request for special accommodations during registration.
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2 @RecNParks WELCOME 2 RECREATION 4 POLLING PLACES 9 SIGNATURE EVENTS 11 STAY ACTIVE 18 SPLASH ON! 26 JOIN A TEAM 32 LOVE YOUR B’MORE 36 DIRECTORY 38 CALENDAR 46
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Did you know that Baltimore City IN-HOUSE BASKETBALL LEAGUE Recreation & Parks (BCRP) has 43 MONDAYS-THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER-MAY | 6PM– recreation centers throughout the 8:30PM
city? Each center serves as a local ages 8-14 $100 hub for community-centric programs, The In-House Basketball League teaches events and resources. At the rec, you sportsmanship and the fundamentals of basketball, can explore a wide range of activities while refining participants with existing basketball skills. Each participant will receive a basketball jersey, including fitness classes, homework trophy and an end-of-year banquet. help, and STEAM programs in addition BENTALOU RECREATION CENTER to a variety of event spaces, dance 222 N BENTALOU ST. 21223 studios and performance centers. CONTACT 410-396-0105
In this section, we highlighted a few 12U AND 14U BASKETBALL options from several of our centers. To MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER-MAY | learn more about your local rec center, 6PM–8:30PM visit bcrp.baltimorecity.gov. ages 12-14 free The 12U and 14U Basketball is a traveling team sponsored by parents and the volunteer coaches.
ONGOING BENTALOU RECREATION CENTER 222 N BENTALOU ST. 21223 LINE DANCING CONTACT 410-396-0105 MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER | 6:30PM– 8:30PM K.E.Y.S. DEVELOPMENT ages 18+ $5 MONDAYS-FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER-JANUARY | 5PM–7PM A great form of socializing and exercising while learning current and classic dance. ages 8-17 free
WALTER P. CARTER RECREATION CENTER The K.E.Y.S. (Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed) 820 E 43RD ST. 21212 Development program provides mentorship, conflict resolution training, youth leadership, CONTACT 410-396-6271 anger management, crisis intervention and crisis management to participants.
BENTALOU RECREATION CENTER 222 N BENTALOU ST. 21223
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4 @RecNParks ANGELS IN DISGUISE CHESS CLUB EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER-JUNE | MONDAYS-FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER | 4PM–5:30PM 5PM–9PM
ages 7-10, girls application fee ages 13+ free A mentoring group for girls that focuses on Whether young or young at heart, chess is a board building self-esteem, learning about self-respect, game that helps develop your strategic skills. the importance of obtaining an education and DEWEES RECREATION CENTER building the community through acts of love and 5501 IVANHOE AVE. 21212 kindness. CONTACT 410-396-2244 DEWEES RECREATION CENTER 5501 IVANHOE AVE. 21212 HEROES HELPING HEROES CLUB CONTACT 410-396-2244 TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 18–JUNE 14 | 3PM–4PM NORTHEAST FOOTBALL ages 5-12 free MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER | 4PM–7PM Woodhome Heroes Helping Heroes Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Club focuses on personal growth during our ages 5-14 free afterschool adventure program. Learn the basic elements of football within a WOODHOME RECREATION CENTER clearly defined playing area. 7310 MOYER AVE. 21234
DEWEES RECREATION CENTER CONTACT 410-396-6703 5501 IVANHOE AVE. 21212
CONTACT 410-396-2244 LIVING PROOF MENTORING CLUB MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER KARATE 10-NOVEMBER 14 | 6PM–8PM THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER | 6PM–8PM ages 12-15 free
ages 5+ $25 Woodhome Living Proof Mentoring Club seeks to Gain confidence and learn structure and discipline explore both abstract and concrete topics while through the art of karate. focusing on strategies. Participants will engage in both free-form and open discussion, as well DEWEES RECREATION CENTER as directed mentor-led discussion in small/large 5501 IVANHOE AVE. 21212 and gender based groups. Topics to include: peer CONTACT 410-396-2244 pressure, substance abuse, stress/self-care, leadership/role models, diversity/discrimination, time management, money management, careers, MODELING spirituality. FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER | 5PM–7PM WOODHOME RECREATION CENTER ages 6-17 free 7310 MOYER AVE. 21234
Participants learn the basics of modeling while CONTACT 410-396-6703 displaying clothing in fashion shows, serve as a visual aid for people who are creating works of art or pose for photography.
DEWEES RECREATION CENTER 5501 IVANHOE AVE. 21212
CONTACT 410-396-2244
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 5 OCTOBER WHAT I AM THANKFUL FOR POSTER & ESSAY CONTEST OKTOBERFEST WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | 4PM–6PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 | 3PM–6PM ages 5-13 free This after-school program allows young people to ages 5-13 free share their stories about thankfulness. Parents/ Explore the ABC Park as we learn about the guardians are invited to come. Refreshments will change of the season. Dress in your favorite be served. costumes and drop-in to share your funny stories. You can count on singing, storytelling and games. LILLIAN JONES RECREATION CENTER 1310 N STRICKER ST. 21217 Light refreshments to be served. CONTACT 410-728-5255 SAMUEL F.B. MORSE RECREATION CENTER 424 S PULASKI ST. 21223
CONTACT 410-396-3717 FAMILY STEAM NIGHT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 | 6PM–8PM
NOVEMBER all ages free Bring the family for a night of STEAM (Science, CUP STACKING 101 Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) activities. A fun carnival every fourth Thursday of FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 | 5PM–7PM the month. all ages free LAKELAND RECREATION CENTER 2921 STRANDEN RD. 21230 Drop-in and sign up to experience the amazing wonders of cup stacking. CONTACT 410-396-0091
HERRING RUN RECREATION CENTER 5001 SINCLAIR LN. 21206 DECEMBER CONTACT 410-396-3060 HOLIDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 5PM–7:30PM EASTERN SHORE CAMPUS TOUR all ages free MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 10AM–6PM Come out and enjoy the sounds of the season ages 13+ free with our youth and their parents as they sing It's never too early to think about college. Join us holiday classics to put you in the holiday spirit. for our monthly college visit. HERRING RUN RECREATION CENTER HERRING RUN RECREATION CENTER 5001 SINCLAIR LN. 21206 5001 SINCLAIR LN. 21206 CONTACT 410-396-3060 CONTACT 410-396-3060 CHRISTMAS BASH HOLIDAY VETERAN CELEBRATION/MILITARY CRAFTING APPRECIATION DINNER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 | 3PM–6PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 | 6PM–8PM all ages free all ages free Cross that special someone off your Christmas To honor our veterans, guests are invited to bring list. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and make that their relatives and friends who have served in the special gift for a loved one. You might even get a military for a dinner celebration. chance to see Santa.
HERRING RUN RECREATION CENTER SAMUEL F.B. MORSE RECREATION CENTER 5001 SINCLAIR LN. 21206 424 S PULASKI ST. 21223
CONTACT 410-396-3060 CONTACT 410-396-3717
6 @RecNParks JANUARY YOGA MONDAYS, JANUARY 7-MARCH 18 | 10AM–11AM MONDAYS, JANUARY 7-MARCH 18 | 11:15AM–12:15PM ARTS & CRAFTS adults with disabilities $12 total for weekly class WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 2-MARCH 20 | 10AM–11AM WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 2-MARCH 20 | 11:15AM–12:15PM Chair-based (or standing program that can be MONDAYS, JANUARY 7-MARCH 18 | 10AM–11AM adapted to chair based) yoga program under the MONDAYS, JANUARY 7-MARCH 18 | 11:15AM–12:15PM guidance of our certified and caring instructors. adults with disabilities $12 total for weekly class Classes are not provided on January 21 or February 18.
Weekly art class led by visiting instructors. Come FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER enhance and explore your creative side under 4501 FARRING CT. 21225 the guidance of our expert and caring instructors. CONTACT 410-396-1550 Classes are not provided on January 21 or February 18.
FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER 4501 FARRING CT. 21225 HIP HOP AEROBICS MONDAYS, JANUARY 7-MARCH 18 | 10AM–11AM CONTACT 410-396-1550 MONDAYS, JANUARY 7-MARCH 18 | 11:15AM–12:15PM
adults with disabilities $12 total for weekly class BINGO This program is inspired by hip hop’s hottest music. FRIDAYS, JANUARY 18, FEBRUARY 15 & MARCH 15 | 10AM–12PM Get your heart pumping and your body working. Have a lot of fun and leave with a smile on your face. adults with disabilities $2 Classes are not provided on January 21 or February 18. Test your luck at B-I-N-G-O and see how many FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER prizes you can win! Beverages are included. 4501 FARRING CT. 21225
FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER CONTACT 410-396-1550 4501 FARRING CT. 21225
CONTACT 410-396-1550 WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL OPEN GYM
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 8 -MARCH 26 | 6PM–8PM WEDNESDAY SOCIAL CLUB adults with disabilities free WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 2-MARCH 20 | 10AM–11AM WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 2-MARCH 20 | 11:15AM–12:15PM Try your hand at wheelchair basketball. No experience necessary. Sports wheelchairs adults with disabilities $12 total for weekly class available for use. Join us for dancing, board games and socializing. Hang out with your old pals and make new friends. FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER 4501 FARRING CT. 21225 FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER CONTACT 410-396-1550 4501 FARRING CT. 21225
CONTACT 410-396-1550
FRIDAY SOCIAL CLUB FRIDAYS, JANUARY 25, FEBRUARY 22 & Did you know? Baltimore MARCH 22 | 10AM–12PM City Recreation & Parks adults with disabilities $1 A fun-filled morning of dancing, board games, operates two ice skating card games, pool, ping-pong, and socializing. rinks, Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena Beverages are included. and Dominic "Mimi" DiPietro FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER 4501 FARRING CT. 21225 Family Skating Center. CONTACT 410-396-1550
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 7 SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL TR DISCO (SKILLS BUILDING) FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 | 10:30AM–1:30PM TUESDAYS, JANUARY 8-FEBRUARY 5 | 10:30AM–12PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | 10:30AM–1:30PM TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 12-MARCH 19 | 10:30AM–12PM FRIDAY, MARCH 8 | 10:30AM–1:30PM THURSDAYS, JANUARY 3-FEBRUARY 7 | 10:30AM–12PM adults with disabilities $8 THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 14-MARCH 21 | 10:30AM–12PM Socialize and get moving at our dance party! Pizza adults with disabilities free and beverages are included. Once registered, 48- In partnership with Special Olympics Maryland, hour notice must be given for cancellation. athletes learn basketball skills culminating in a FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER championship on the last day. Please sign up 4501 FARRING CT. 21225 for only one session so that all athletes may participate. CONTACT 410-396-1550
FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER 4501 FARRING CT. 21225 MARCH CONTACT 410-396-1550 CANOEING (INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL COURSE) (UNIFIED LEAGUE) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 | 10AM–11AM, 11AM–12PM WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 23-MARCH 27 | 6PM–8:30PM & 12PM–1PM THURSDAY, MARCH 28 | 10AM–11AM, 11AM–12PM adults with disabilities free & 12PM–1PM
In partnership with Special Olympics Maryland adults with disabilities free where athletes compete with partner athletes in Learn basic canoeing skills. Participants learn the a competitive basketball league. Program length basics before going out on the open water. No and format will be determined by the number of experience required. A separate waiver form and teams. Make-up date: April 3. bathing suits are required. Additional details will be FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER provided upon registration. 4501 FARRING CT. 21225 MIDDLE BRANCH AQUATIC CENTER CONTACT 410-396-1550 2601 GILES RD. 21225
CONTACT 410-396-1550 SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL (COMMUNITY BASED; STATE GAMES TRACK) SATURDAYS, JANUARY 5-MARCH 30 | 10AM–12PM
adults with & without disabilities free In partnership with Special Olympics Maryland, athletes learn basketball skills & compete Recreation as a team to gain eligibility for multi-county competitions and state games. This program Council includes Unified teams in which non-disabled partners compete alongside disbled athletes. State games take place on March 30 and 31. Interested in helping coordinate activities,
FARRING BAYBROOK RECREATION CENTER develop programs and operate your local 4501 FARRING CT. 21225 recreation center? Become a Recreation CONTACT 410-396-1550 Council member at any of BCRP’s recreation and community centers. Meeting times and days vary. Contact your local recreation center today!
8 @RecNParks Last year, Mayor Pugh challenged each city agency to create a crime reduction plan in response to her Violence Reduction Initiative (VRI). As the City’s leader in youth recreation programs, BCRP created BALT (business, art, leisure and teamwork), offering extended nights and weekends at eight recreation centers. During BALT, young people ages 14 to 21 are provided with a safe space to hang out while cultivating important life skills.
JAMES MCHENRY CRISPUS ATTUCKS 911 Hollins St. 21223 1601 Madison Ave. 21217 GREENMOUNT RITA R. CHURCH 2304 Greenmount Ave. 21218 2101 St. Lo Drive 21213 LILLIAN JONES ROBERT C. MARSHALL 1310 N. Stricker St. 21217 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. 21201 C.C. JACKSON SAMUEL F.B. MORSE 4910 Park Heights Ave. 21215 424 S. Pulaski St. 21223
FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE
Remember to vote! The 2018 Gubernatorial General Election is TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6. The following BCRP Recreation Centers will act as polling locations on Election Day:
C.C. JACKSON RECREATION CENTER DEWEES RECREATION CENTER NORTH HARFORD RECREATION 4910 Park Heights Ave. 21215 5501 Ivanhoe Ave. 21212 CENTER 6800 Hamlet Ave. 21234 CARROLL COOK RECREATION CENTER HILTON RECREATION CENTER 5061 E Eager St. 21205 2950 Phelps Ln. 21229 ROOSEVELT RECREATION CENTER 1221 W 36th St. 21211 COLDSTREAM RECREATION CENTER LIBERTY RECREATION CENTER 1401 Fillmore St. 21218 3901 Maine Ave. 21207 SOLO GIBBS RECREATION CENTER 1044 Leadenhall St. 21230 COLLINGTON SQUARE RECREATION MARY E RODMAN RECREATION CENTER CENTER TOWANDA RECREATION CENTER 1409 N Collington Ave. 21213 3600 W Mulberry St. 21229 4100 Towanda Ave. 21215 CURTIS BAY RECREATION CENTER MT. ROYAL RECREATION CENTER WOODHOME RECREATION CENTER 1630 Filbert St. 21226 120 W Mosher St. 21217 7310 Moyer Ave. 21234
Standard voting times are 7AM to 8PM To register or to find out if you are registered to vote visit: voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration.
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 9 THE BAKE IS BACK! PART TWO
Last March, we celebrated the return of Baltimore City’s favorite roller-skating rink during “The Bake is Back,”— an unforgettable weekend of events that captured our city’s love for one of West Baltimore's most iconic hangouts. We appreciated the outpour of community support as we led a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to unveil Shake & Bake’s new improvements including: a custom-built skating rink floor, new HVAC system and concession area, improved interior lighting, updated lobby area and 500 new skates. The anticipation is high for phase two of the project, expected to be completed spring 2019. The second phase includes a complete renovation of the 32-lane bowling alley located on the second floor. For over 35 years, Shake & Bake has been a staple in the community and BCRP looks forward to bringing it back to its prominence. For the latest updates on Phase Two and plans for the community unveiling, stay tuned to @RecnParks on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or visit our website. Shake and Bake Family Fun Center 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. 21217 410-545-1977
10 @RecNParks signature events
ONGOING
FOOD SYSTEM LAB Park n’ Pumpkin SUNDAYS | 1PM–3PM WEDNESDAYS | 10AM–12PM Festival all ages free Stop by to see what’s growing at the Food System SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 | 1PM–4PM Lab. Learn about aquaponics and take a tour of all ages free our small-scale urban farm.
CYLBURN ARBORETUM, FOOD SYSTEM LAB Frolic into fall with BCRP's first-ever pumpkin-filled, 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. apple bobbing good time of a festival. Enjoy live music, activities for kids, pony rides, local food CONTACT [email protected] vendors and more! FREE entry with some ticketed activities. PLANTS AND PEOPLE PROGRAM SERIES DRUID HILL PARK 3100 SWANN DR. 21217 SUNDAYS | 1:30PM–3:30PM CONTACT 410-396-7070 or bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/events all ages $5 suggested donation
The programs are interactive, informal and experiential opportunities for visitors to learn about plants, Baltimore gardening and the conservatory environment.
1st Sunday: Ask a Master Gardener (Adults) A OCTOBER Master Gardener will answer your gardening questions. YOGA AT THE DRUID HILL FARMERS 2nd Sunday: Exploration Station (School aged MARKET children) Children and youth experience fun and WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER | 5:30PM-6:30PM educational hands-on gardening or plant project. all ages free 3rd Sunday: Sprouts (Pre-K) Introduce young children to the world of plants with a craft activity. Baltimore Yoga Village leads free weekly yoga Children must be with an adult. classes in the Conservatory garden. Bring your 4th Sunday: Science Demonstration (High School own mat or blanket. Sponsored by the Friends of and above) Join Dr. Stone for demonstrations Druid Hill Park. and items on display. Explore the interconnection between plants, science, and even engineering. DRUID HILL PARK 3100 SWANN DR. 21217 5th Sunday: Free Guided Tours (All ages) CONTACT 443-281-3538 or www.druidhillpark.org H.P. RAWLINGS CONSERVATORY & BOTANIC GARDENS 3100 SWANN DR. 21217
CONTACT rawlingsconservatory.org/plants-and-people
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 11 2018 marks the 130th anniversary of the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore in Druid Hill Park. During its rich history, Kate Blom served nearly twenty years as the Conservatory manager, following her summer 2018 retirement. As a champion of horticulture and sustainability, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP) was fortunate to have the second oldest glass conservatory in the United States under her care. Read more about the Rawlings Conservatory and Kate Blom’s work.
The Rawlings Conservatory first opened its door to the public in 1888. It houses exotic plants and is well known for its spring and annual poinsettia displays. The original Palm House was designed by Baltimore-based architect George “I would like Frederick and restored under Blom’s leadership. Additional noteworthy spaces in the Conservatory include the Mediterranean, Tropical and Desert Houses that the Rawlings were opened in 2004.
“As we become more of a technological society, we need to step back and Conservatory think about our planet, Mother Earth, and how to take care of her," says Blom. "A conservatory is a great place to teach our children that message. We have to to become conserve what we have.” more of a A highlight of Blom’s tenure was earning the Richard A. Lidinsky, Sr. Award, one of the highest honors of public service work from the City of Baltimore. She was destination.” recognized for her dedication as a public servant and her positive impact on the community and her colleagues. When Park Programming Division Chief, Fran Spero, reflected on her experience with Blom she noted “Kate lived and breathed the Rawlings Conservatory, the magnificent historic building that was her baby. She dedicated the majority of her time finding necessary resources to maintain the building, care for the plant collections, develop interesting shows and programs and look after its aging infrastructure. She will be dearly missed.”
HALLMARKS OF KATE’S LEGACY
• Establishment of a website for the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore.
• Introduced the Little Leaves program, which brings second graders from Baltimore City Public Schools to the Rawlings Conservatory to learn and discover plants.
• Created Community Gardening Day (“volunteer day in action”), an annual event with supporters and volunteers of all ages that began in 2012. Blom states, “It gets better every year”.
Her parting words:
“Young people are the future of the industry. We need a more active push to engage people, especially, young people, into horticulture. The image of the Victorian conservatory needs to be rewritten. The Conservatory, in it of itself, is an avenue for change. We need to work at making our public gardens relevant as possible to residents, visitors, students and the like.”
Thank you Kate for your tireless years of service to Baltimore City and to the stewardship of the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
12 @RecNParks PARK N’ PUMPKIN FESTIVAL CARNIVOROUS PLANT SHOW – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 | 1PM–4PM FEATURING PITCHER PLANTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 | all ages free 10AM–4PM (CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY) Frolic into fall with BCRP's first-ever pumpkin- all ages free, $5 donation suggested filled, apple bobbing good time of a festival. Enjoy live music, activities for kids, pony rides, local food "Feed me, Seymour!" These plants have an vendors and more! FREE entry with some ticketed appetite. View the wide variety of trap shapes activities. and colors, and features such as sticky surfaces, digestive enzymes, and hairs that trigger DRUID HILL PARK movement. Join us to see specimen plants on 3100 SWANN DR. 21217 display. CONTACT 410-396-7070 or bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/ events H.P. RAWLINGS CONSERVATORY & BOTANIC GARDENS 3100 SWANN DR. 21217
BALTIMORE CITY MASTER CONTACT rawlingsconservatory.org GARDENER SPEAKER SERIES: DESIGNING NATIVE AND EDIBLE $5 5K SERIES: ZOMBIES ZOOOOM GARDENS OF ART SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 | 8:30AM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 7:15PM–8:45PM all ages $5 adults free Now in its third year, our $5 5K series brings Ashley Kidner of International Landscaping and families, friends and co-workers to various city Design serves as guest speaker. parks for a non-competitive run. Walkers are
CYLBURN ARBORETUM, GREENHOUSE CLASSROOM welcome. Proceeds from the series supports park 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. programming.
CONTACT [email protected] CANTON WATERFRONT PARK 3001 BOSTON ST. 21224 MUSIC AT THE MARKET - TRINIDAD CONTACT 410-926-2455 or bcrp.baltimorecity. & TOBAGO STEEL DRUM gov/5KSeries ORCHESTRA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 5PM–7PM
all ages free The “Official Steel Orchestra of Baltimore” has Boo been providing the finest authentic Caribbean steel drum music since its founding in 1971. Music at the Market is made possible by the Friends of Spectacular: Druid Hill Park and a generous donation from Tour dem Parks Hon. Bring a chair or blanket for an Trunk Or Treat evening of music in the park. Event DRUID HILL PARK 3100 SWANN DR. 21217 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 | 4PM-9PM CONTACT 410-396-7070 ages 5+ free
Join Baltimore City Recreation & Parks for a trunk-or-treat (4PM-9PM), fall goodies, games, a petting farm and a spooky hayride. Admission is FREE. Costumes are encouraged.
DRUID HILL PARK, 3001 EAST DR. 21217
CONTACT 410-396-7900 or email: asia.scott@ baltimorecity.gov
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 13 FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS NOVEMBER OF MD: CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS DAY PROTECTING YOUR ROSES FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 | 8AM–2:30PM WINTER adults $35 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | 10AM Five expert speakers on Climate Change: Already adults free in a Neighborhood Near You, Audubon's Bird Learn how to weatherize your roses Presented by Friendly Baltimore, The Humane Gardener: the Maryland Rose Society. . Nurturing Habitat for Wildlife, Understanding Wetlands: One of the Most Productive CYLBURN ARBORETUM, GREENHOUSE CLASSROOM Ecosystems in the World and Managing 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. 21209 Stormwater on Your Property. The program will CONTACT [email protected] also have six conservation organization exhibitors with staff to answer your questions, as well as nature-inspired vendors. Admission includes lunch. FAIRY & GNOME WALK AND CRAFT Pre-registration required. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 | 2–4PM ages 5-10 $7/child CYLBURN ARBORETUM, VOLLMER CENTER 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. 21209 Walk through fall leaves in the enchanted forest CONTACT 443-695-2071 or [email protected] to find our hidden fairy and gnome friends. Find and keep any treasures that you find along the ARBOORETUM! trails. Enjoy storytime, hands-on activities and crafts making Fall Flower Fairies. Each guest is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 | 5:30PM-8PM encouraged to dress in their best Fairy garb. ages 3-12 $15 CYLBURN ARBORETUM, MANSION HOUSE Bring the family for a spooky evening at Cylburn 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. 21209 Mansion. Children will learn about bats, moths CONTACT [email protected] or cylburn.org/ and owls while they decorate pumpkins, make events-programs lanterns and trick or treat bags, play games, craft and have their palms read by "Madame Cylburnia." Costumes encouraged.
CYLBURN ARBORETUM, MANSION HOUSE 4915 GREENSPRING AVE.
CONTACT [email protected] or cylburn.org/ Holiday events-programs Poinsettia RHYTHMS & REELS: UNION SQUARE ASSOCIATION'S SUMMER SOUNDS Display & Sale MUSIC IN THE PARK WEDNESDAY–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 – 30 | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 5PM–7PM 10AM–4PM
all ages free all ages free Join us for the third season of Rhythms & Reels! Poinsettias are the signature holiday flower. Rhythms & Reels is a collaborative effort for free No longer is red the main attraction. We community-sponsored movies and music in city have orange, pink with splashes of white parks. Grab your blanket, picnic basket, friends and family for a fun night out in your local park. and various colors as well. Throughout the duration of the display, many beautiful UNION SQUARE PARK poinsettias will be available for sale! Our gift 31 S GILMOR ST. shop is also well-stocked with books, cards CONTACT 410-926-2455 or bcrp.baltimorecity. gov/5KSeries and house plants.
H.P. RAWLINGS CONSERVATORY & BOTANIC GARDEN 3100 SWANN DRIVE 21217
CONTACT www.rawlingsconservatory.org
14 @RecNParks BALTIMORE BIRD CLUB LECTURE – BALTIMORE CITY MASTER PHOTOGRAPHING BIRDS GARDENER SPEAKER SERIES: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 7PM URBAN HOMOGENIZATION FINDING FOR BALTIMORE CITY all ages free TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | 7:15PM–8:45PM With Lou Taylor. Doors open at 7pm for socializing adults free and snacks, lecture starts at 7:15pm. Meet in the classroom. No registration required. For more info, Professor Peter Groffman, City University of New visit: baltimorebirdclub.org/schedule.html York Advanced Science Research Center and Brooklyn College serves as guest speaker. CYLBURN ARBORETUM, GREENHOUSE CLASSROOM 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. 21209 CYLBURN ARBORETUM, GREENHOUSE CLASSROOM CONTACT Nancy O’Hara, [email protected] 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. 21209 CONTACT [email protected] THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF MARYLAND LECTURE SERIES: OUR FRIENDS OF DRUID HILL PARK LARGEST PLANTS: CELEBRATING BLACK FRIDAY HIKE THE LIVING FOREST, WITH JOAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 | 9AM–11AM MALOOF all ages $10 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 7:30PM This walk is roughly a six-mile loop on paved adults $10 surfaces with several steep hills. Please come Trees, our largest plants, form the structural dressed for the weather and bring water and a habitat necessary for the many organisms that snack. All proceeds benefit free programs at the depend on our ecosystem. This talk by Joan Druid Hill Farmers Market. Maloof, founder of the Old Growth Forest Network, H.P. RAWLINGS CONSERVATORY & BOTANIC GARDENS celebrates the recent release of The Living Forest, 3100 SWANN DR. 21217 her book with photographer Robert Llewellyn. She CONTACT www.druidhillpark.org will share images from that book while discussing forest facts that may be new to you. For instance, did you know that trees can “see” and “taste?” No registration required. DECEMBER CYLBURN ARBORETUM, VOLLMER CENTER 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. 21209 CYLBURN IN HOLIDAY DRESS OPEN CONTACT 410-821-5561 or programs@mdhorticulture. HOUSE org SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2, 8, & 9 | 10AM–4PM $5 5K SERIES: TROT THE TRAIL all ages free SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | 8:30AM Wander the first floor of historic Cylburn Mansion all ages $5 while it is dressed in holiday splendor. See turn- Now in its third year, our $5 5K series brings of-the-century woodwork, marble fireplaces families, friends and co-workers to various city and European plaster work set off by seasonal parks for a non-competitive run. Walkers are decorations. Take a stroll on the grounds and enjoy welcome. Proceeds from the series supports park the winter gardens, then drop into the mansion. programming. CYLBURN ARBORETUM, MANSION HOUSE 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. HERRING RUN PARK HARFORD ROAD & WALTHER AVE. CONTACT 410-396-0180 or cylburn.org/events- programs CONTACT 410-926-2455 or bcrp.baltimorecity. gov/5KSeries
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 15 POINSETTIA & GREENS SALE THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 | 10AM–1PM OF MARYLAND LECTURE SERIES: PAULA ADELSBERGER SIMON ON all ages BEATRIX FARRAND, AMERICAN Join us for our annual poinsettia sale. You LANDSCAPE PIONEER can choose from seven different varieties of TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 7:30PM poinsettias, all grown in Cylburn's greenhouses, as adult $10 well as decorated wreaths, table arrangements, and other winter decorations designed by our No registration required. Explore Beatrix Farrand’s head gardener and volunteers. All proceeds will (1872-1959) life, as well as the gardens that reflect benefit the Cylburn Arboretum Association. her artistic talents, her understanding of ecology and native plants and her love of art and European CYLBURN ARBORETUM, GREENHOUSE CLASSROOM garden design history. 4915 GREENSPRING AVE.
CONTACT 410-396-0180 or cylburn.org/events- CYLBURN ARBORETUM, VOLLMER CENTER programs 4915 GREENSPRING AVE.
CONTACT 410-821-5561 or [email protected] VISIT WITH SANTA! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 | 1:30PM–3:30PM BREAKFAST WITH SANTA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 | 9AM-11AM all ages free, $5 donation suggested Have some holiday fun with a special guest and all ages $12 (2 & under free) treats. Perfect time to grab a photo with Santa. Eat pancakes and be merry with Santa. Enjoy storytime, face painting, crafts and more as H.P. RAWLINGS CONSERVATORY & BOTANIC GARDENS 3100 SWANN DR. 21217 holiday music and festive decorations create a very merry atmosphere for friends and families CONTACT [email protected] alike.
BALTIMORE BIRD CLUB LECTURE CYLBURN ARBORETUM, VOLLMER CENTER 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. – OFFSHORE BIRDING & STORM- DRIVEN BIRDS CONTACT 410-926-2455 or bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/ events/breakfast-santa-1 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 | 7PM
all ages free With Matt Hafner. Doors open at 7PM for JANUARY socializing and snacks, lecture starts about 7:15PM. Meet in the Classroom. No registration required. ORCHID SHOW WITH THE CYLBURN ARBORETUM, GREENHOUSE CLASSROOM MARYLAND ORCHID SOCIETY 4915 GREENSPRING AVE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11–SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 | CONTACT Nancy O’Hara, [email protected] 10AM-4PM
all ages $5 donation suggested WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP The Orchid – the largest and most diverse WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 | 6:30PM-9PM flowering plant family on earth, loved for its SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 | 9AM-11AM unmatched exotic beauty, The Conservatory in
adults $60 partnership with the Maryland Orchid Society (MOS), is hosting an orchid show exhibiting MOS Happy Holidays from the Cylburn Arboretum members’ prize-winning plants. Meet with the Association! To celebrate the holiday, make your Conservatory’s Orchid Specialist Friday and own fresh boxwood wreath alongside our head Sunday from 1–3pm. gardener, Pat Sherman–a tradition at Cylburn. All supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring your H.P. RAWLINGS CONSERVATORY & BOTANIC GARDENS favorite wired ribbon and/or baubles. 3100 SWANN DR. 21217 CONTACT 410-396-0008 CYLBURN ARBORETUM, GREENHOUSE CLASSROOM 4915 GREENSPRING AVE.
CONTACT cylburn.org/events-programs
16 @RecNParks $5 5K Series: Reindeer Run SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 | 8:30AM all ages $5 Now in its third year, our $5 5K series brings families, friends and co-workers to various city parks for a non-competitive run. Walkers are welcome. Proceeds from the series supports park programming.
WEST SHORE PARK, INNER HARBOR 501 LIGHT ST. (NEAR PROMENADE ACROSS FROM SPIRIT CRUISE) CONTACT 410-926-2455 or bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/5KSeries
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 17 stay active
HERRING RUN BLACK FRIDAY HIKE Hike FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 | 2PM–5PM
all ages, 10+ recommended $5, ages 3 & under free Ditch the Black Friday crowds and spend some GENTLE HIKES outdoor time with friends and family. Learn the history of the area on a guided hike followed by TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 18 & 25 | 9AM–10AM THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15 & 29 | 9AM–10AM beer tastings at the Oliver Brewing Company. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 9AM–10AM Wear proper footwear and dress for the weather. Some of the trails are a bit rugged and might be all ages free challenging for children 10 and under. Meet us at Meet at Briarcliff and Winans Way. Explore with the Oliver Brewing Company at 3:30PM. Friends of Gwynns Falls Trails and Leakin Park. HERRING RUN PARK 4216 SHANNON DRIVE FRIENDS OF GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK EAGLE DRIVE CONTACT [email protected] to RSVP CONTACT friendsofgwynnsfallsleakinpark.org GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK BLACK FRIDAY HIKE DRUID HILL BLACK FRIDAY HIKE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 | 9AM–1PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 | 9AM–11AM all ages, under 16 must be supervised donation all ages $10 See some of the most beautiful park areas in the Skip the shopping madness and walk off your city! Join the Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, turkey dinner along this six-mile loop with some for a guided walk and learn about the natural and beautiful views of the park. Have you ever heard cultural history of this magnificent park. This is of the "Back Hills" in Druid Hill Park? This is your a moderate hike, please bring water and wear chance to get a guided hike along the Jones Falls comfortable shoes. Trail that runs through Druid Hill Park, as well as the old roads that travel along side of The Maryland GWYNNS FALLS LEAKIN PARK, WINANS MEADOW AREA Zoo. Meet at the Rawlings Conservatory. Please 4500 FRANKLINTOWN ROAD come dressed for the weather and bring water CONTACT [email protected] and a snack.
DRUID HILL PARK 3100 SWANN DRIVE
CONTACT www.druidhillpark.org to RSVP
Did you know? Baltimore City has 4,874 acres of parkland.
18 @RecNParks FULL MOON HIKE WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 | 6PM–8PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 | 6PM–10PM
all ages $5 suggested donation all ages $5 suggested donation Join BCRP for a fun guided walk through the fall The winter solstice marks the time of the year trails. Explore the trails in a new light. This will be when darkness begins to fade and the earth about six miles on natural surface and paved trails. prepares for a new cycle of growth. Celebrate this Dogs on leashes are welcome. We will meet at with the Friends of Druid Hill Park. Join us in the 1920 Eagle Drive, 21207 in Leakin Park area parking garden adjacent to the Rawlings Conservatory for lot at the entrance to Baltimore Chesapeake Bay a roaring fire, tales and legends all focused on the Outward Bound. This walk is limited to 20 people, solstice. There will be hayrides and some seasonal RSVP while spaces last. refreshments too.
GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK DRUID HILL PARK CONSERVATORY 1920 EAGLE DRIVE 21207 3100 SWANN DRIVE
CONTACT [email protected] to RSVP CONTACT druidhillpark.org to RSVP
WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION FULL MOON HIKE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 | 6PM–8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 | 6PM–8PM
all ages $5 suggested donation all ages $5 suggested donation Come celebrate the DARKEST day of the year with Join BCRP and the Friends of Herring Run Park the Friends of Herring Run Park and BCRP. What for a fun guided walk through the winter trails. better way to spend an evening than in the park Explore the trails in a new light. This will be about with roasting marshmallows and listening to music. six miles on natural surface and paved trails. Dogs Dogs on leashes are welcome. on leashes are welcome. This walk is limited to 20 people, RSVP while spaces last. HERRING RUN PARK, CORNER OF PARKSIDE DRIVE AND HARFORD ROAD HERRING RUN PARK HEINZ PARK 21214 3800 BELAIR RD.
CONTACT [email protected] to RSVP CONTACT [email protected] to RSVP
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 19 1ST DAY HIKE FALL FOLIAGE GUIDED RIDES TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 | 9AM–11AM SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 14, 21 & 28 | 1PM-3PM SUNDAYS, NOVEMBER 4, 11, 18 & 25 | 1PM-3PM all ages $10 all ages $5 suggested donation Join BCRP and the Friends of Druid Hill Park and Start a tradition on New Year's Day by starting Bask in all the fall colors of the park. Bikes are the year off on the right foot, left foot or any foot. provided for a guided two-four mile family-friendly This walk will be roughly a six-mile loop on paved route and all ability rides on a wooded trail. surfaces with several steep hills. Come dressed for Registration is recommended. A great activity for the weather and bring water and a snack. groups up to 20.
H.P. RAWLINGS CONSERVATORY & BOTANIC GARDENS GWYNNS FALLS PARK 3100 SWANN DR. 21217 VARIOUS LOCATIONS
CONTACT www.druidhillpark.org CONTACT [email protected]
1ST OF THE YEAR HIKE FALL HAY RIDES TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 | 10AM–1PM FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 19 & 26 | 7PM–9PM all ages free all ages $5 suggested donation Join BCRP and the Friends of Herring Run Park on Join BCRP for a fall hayride along the Gwynns Falls a New Year Day hike starting at Echodale Avenue Trail. Expect a marshmallow roast in the woods and Herring Run Park Drive. This challenging hike and a round-trip ride. Bundle up in layers and is roughly two miles. Be prepared for a challenging bring a friend. This ride is suitable for adventurous trek along the banks of Herring Run. children and adults young at heart. RSVP using contact below: HERRING RUN PARK ECHODALE AVE. & HERRING RUN PARK DRIVE GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK 4300 WINDSOR MILL ROAD @ T-2 TRAIL HEAD CONTACT 443-984-4058 or [email protected] CONTACT tinyurl.com/BCRPfindyourparkbyland
NEW YEAR’S DAY HIKE TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 | 11AM–1PM
all ages free Join BCRP and the Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Camp Park on a New Year’s Day hike starting at Winans Meadow, 4500 Franklintown Road. FALL CAMP OUT
GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK SATURDAY–SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20–21 | 4PM–10AM 4500 FRANKLINTOWN RD. (OVERNIGHT) CONTACT friendsofgwynnsfallsleakinpark.org all ages $5 suggested donation Join BCRP and the Friends of Herring Run Park for the “Fall Campout” night at Herring Run Park. Bring family, friends and young ones. BCRP will host camp fires and marshmallows. Space is limited. Ride RSVP is required. HERRING RUN PARK 3800 BELAIR RD.
RIDES AROUND THE LAKE CONTACT [email protected] SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 13, 20 & 27 | 9AM-12PM
all ages $5 suggested donation Pedal around Lake Montebello’s 1.3 mile paved loop. Bikes are provided. ID required.
LAKE MONTEBELLO WHITMAN DR. 21218
CONTACT [email protected]
20 @RecNParks FALL CAMP OUT BATS ARE BEAUTIFUL
SATURDAY–SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27–28 | 4PM–10AM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 | 1PM–2:30PM (OVERNIGHT) all ages free all ages $5 suggested donation From pollination to mosquito-control, bats are Join us at one of our two sites for the “Fall amazing and important creatures. Learn about Campout” night at Gwynns Falls Leakin Park. these beneficial and misunderstand mammals. Bring family, friends and young ones. BCRP will CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER host fires and marshmallows. Space is limited. 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207 RSVP is required! CONTACT 410-396-0808 GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK 4921 WINDSOR MILL RD. PUMPKIN LOVE CONTACT [email protected] SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 10AM–11:30AM
ages 6-10 $5 Pumpkins are a sure sign that fall is here. Enjoy an afternoon learning about pumpkins, tasting Explore pumpkin treats and painting your own pumpkin to take home.
CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207 NATURE IN THE PARK OUTDOOR CONTACT 410-396-0808 EXHIBITION MONDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER-NOVEMBER | AUTUMN TREE ID DAWN TO DUSK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 1:30PM–3PM all ages free all ages free Experience the beauty of autumn in an urban There’s magic in the trees. Learn what makes the forest and walk the Nature Art in the Park trail to leaves change into their beautiful fall colors. We’ll see the 2018 installations. explore the park, identify common trees and savor GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK autumn’s color. 4921 WINDSOR MILL RD. CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER CONTACT friendsofgwynnsfallsleakinpark.org 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207
CONTACT 410-396-0808 FEEDING TIME WITH ANIMALS SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 13, 20 & 27 | 12:30PM–1:30PM MOTHER NATURE STORY TIME SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 12:30PM– FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 | 10AM–10:45AM 1:30PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 | 10AM–10:45AM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 | 12:30PM– ages 0-5, with adult free 1:30PM Drop-in with your little one to hear stories about all ages free nature. You can count on singing, interactive Help prepare and feed delicious salads to live stories, and meeting a live animal during your turtles and lizards. Watch our animal friends visit. Story hour takes place outside (weather gobble up their tasty meal right in front of your permitting). Bring a blanket. No need to register eyes! but large groups should call ahead.
CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207
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bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 21 STAINED GLASS LEAF MANDALAS SECOND SUNDAYS FAMILY FUN DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | 10AM–12PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 | 11AM–3PM
ages 6-10 free all ages free Leaves dazzle in the fall. Join us to hike the trails, This family-friendly activity includes free rides on gather leafy treasures, and create beautiful a miniature steam train for all ages, a guided hike “stained glass” leaf mandalas. It’s a perfect way to featuring natural and historic points of interest and keep autumn’s color at your window all season. walks along a traditional Hopi Labyrinth.
CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK – CRIMEA AREA 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207 4921 WINDSOR MILL ROAD
CONTACT 410-396-0808 CONTACT friendsofgwynnsfallsleakinpark.org
SCHOOL’S CLOSED TODAY – GET BIOBLITZ YOUR NATURE PLAY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 | 1PM–4PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 10AM–3PM all ages free ages 5-8 $25 With BCRP's conservation initiative, TreeBaltimore, Get outside with us on a beautiful fall day. Come citizens become scientists to gather data by play and explore the park as we learn about native counting wildlife species in the park. Meet at Eagle wildlife, habitats and the changing season. Dress Drive. for the weather, bring a non-perishable lunch and GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK your water bottle. 4921 WINDSOR MILL RD. 21207
CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER CONTACT treebaltimore.org 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207
CONTACT 410-396-0808 NATURE ART IN THE PARK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 | 2PM–4:30PM NATURE PLAY DATE all ages free SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 | 10:30AM–12PM Come celebrate this past season’s installations ages 0-5, with adult free on the trail with artists and friends. Meet at the Meet up with other families to explore the park. Gazebo on Eagle Drive. We’ll meet at the gazebo at Carrie Murray Nature GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK Center and go on a trail wander from there. Wear 4921 WINDSOR MILL RD. 21207 clothes that can get messy, bring a water bottle CONTACT https://www.facebook.com/ and feel free to bring a snack. NatureArtInThePark/
CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207 NATURE CRAFTING: WISTERIA CONTACT 410-396-0808 WREATHES AND GRATITUDE STONES GOODNIGHT, TURTLES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 | 12PM–2PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 | 12:30PM-1:30PM all ages $5
all ages free Craft wreathes from wisteria and grapevines Come learn how some native turtles prepare for harvested from the park and paint stones as winter months. reminders of our gratitude. You can keep them or give them to those you love. Thanksgiving CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER guests will get a lovely welcome with these sweet 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207 projects. All supplies are provided, but feel free CONTACT 410-396-0808 to bring special items you’d like to include; wear clothes that can get messy.
CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207
CONTACT 410-396-0808
22 @RecNParks PARKRUN HOLIDAY NATURE-CRAFTING SATURDAYS | 9AM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 | 12PM–2PM
all ages, under 16 must be supervised free all ages $5 Join the Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park and Starting to think about handmade holiday gifts? Drop in for an informal make-and-take crafting session. A other 5K enthusiasts (run or walk) every Saturday variety of gift-making projects included. for a timed 5K. A great way to build your skills or just to enjoy the park with some new friends. CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207 This weekly event is run by dedicated volunteers. Please register before your first run. Registration CONTACT 410-396-0808 is a one-time occurrence. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode, if you are interested WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT in getting a timed run. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 | 1:30PM–4PM GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK, WINANS MEADOW AREA ages 5-8 $20 4500 FRANKLINTOWN RD.
CONTACT www.parkrun.us/leakinpark/ Learn all about Maryland’s black bears. Take a winter hike to explore bear habitat, hear bear tales, and build winter dens on the trail. We’ll make “bear-y” trail mix for snack, too. Dress for the weather and bring your water bottle. BCPS schools have early dismissal this day. Did you know? Gwynns Falls CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER Leakin Park is one of the 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207 largest urban wilderness CONTACT 410-396-0808 parks in the nation.
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 23 IT’S A BIRDIE HOLIDAY NIGHT OUT WITH BIRDS OF PREY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 | 10AM–12PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 6PM–8PM
all ages $5/person, $10/family of four all ages $5 Food gets scarce in winter, but we can help our Gather with fellow nature enthusiasts to meet feathered friends. Go on a winter bird walk and birds of prey! Get up close and personal with make feeders to decorate our trees, or your own, hawks, owls, and even a vulture. with tasty treats. CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207 1901 RIDGETOP RD. 21207 CONTACT 410-396-0808 CONTACT 410-396-0808
HOLIDAY CAROLING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 | 3PM–5PM
all ages free Sponsored by Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park. Meet at Winans Chapel on Eagle Drive.
GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK WINANS CHAPEL ON EAGLE DRIVE
CONTACT 410-396-7020
Bioblitz
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 | 1PM–4PM
all ages free
With BCRP's conservation initiative, TreeBaltimore, citizens become scientists to gather data by counting wildlife species in the park. Meet at Eagle Drive.
GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK 4921 WINDSOR MILL RD. 21207
CONTACT 410-396-7020
24 @RecNParks ALL AGES • $12 (2 & UNDER FREE) CYLBURN ARBORETUM, VOLLMER CENTER 4915 GREENSPRING AVE.
SAVE THE DATE 12.15.18
9AM-11AMbcrp.baltimorecity.gov 25 splash on!
26 @RecNParks ONGOING FAMILY FUN & OPEN SWIM CONTACT AQUATICS DIVISION FOR SCHEDULE
AQUA BOOT CAMP ages 14+ CONTACT AQUATICS DIVISION FOR SCHEDULE $2 per session, kids under 3 free ages 14+ BCRP Aquatics offer open swim times where $20 for 10 classes, $3 drop in rate friends and families can come just to splash Aqua Boot Camp is an excellent workout. This around or get extra practice time to refine new class starts with a warm-up, progresses through swimming skills. Two lap lanes are always open for moderate to intense water exercises with the skilled lap swimmers. help of resistance equipment and uses water CALLOWHILL AQUATIC CENTER resistance to build cardio conditioning. Aqua boot 2821 OAKLEY AVE. 21215 camp is less stressful on your joints and geared to CONTACT 410-396-0677 meet the needs of students at every fitness level. Routines are set to music and performed in water CHICK WEBB AQUATIC CENTER that is chest deep. Open to beginners and avid 623 N EDEN ST. 21205 swimmers. CONTACT 410-396-7595
CALLOWHILL AQUATIC CENTER MIDDLE BRANCH AQUATIC CENTER 2821 OAKLEY AVE. 21215 2601 GILES RD. 21225
CONTACT 410-396-0677 CONTACT 410-396-1938
CHICK WEBB AQUATIC CENTER 623 N EDEN ST. 21205 BALTIMORE CITY SWIM CLUB CONTACT 410-396-7595 (BCSC) CONTACT BCSC FOR SCHEDULE WATER AEROBICS ages 4-18
CONTACT AQUATICS DIVISION FOR SCHEDULE $300 ages 14+ BCSC is a competitive, year round swim team that is registered and competes with USA Swimming. $20 for 10 classes, $3 drop in rate Practices are generally held at the Callow Hill Aerobics are held in the shallow end of the pool Aquatic Center. Founded in 1986, the team is in shoulder deep water. Classes start with a committed to using swimming as a catalyst to warm-up and progress through moderate to promote excellence in athletics, academics and intense water exercises with the help of resistance sportsmanship. BCSC is open to youth between equipment and using water resistance to build the ages 4-18 years of age. Placement on the cardio conditioning while working the entire body. team is determined by swimming ability. Classes end with a cool down and are geared to meet the needs of students at every fitness level. CALLOWHILL AQUATIC CENTER 2821 OAKLEY AVE. 21215 CALLOWHILL AQUATIC CENTER CONTACT [email protected] 2821 OAKLEY AVE. 21215
CONTACT 410-396-0677 EARLY BIRD SWIM CHICK WEBB AQUATIC CENTER 623 N EDEN ST. 21205 CONTACT AQUATICS DIVISION FOR SCHEDULE
CONTACT 410-396-7595 ages 4-18 $30/month, $4/visit MIDDLE BRANCH AQUATIC CENTER 2601 GILES RD. 21225 Skilled lap swimmers can take advantage of our CONTACT 410-396-1938 Early Bird swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 6AM-8AM. Swim early in the morning before work and take advantage of a quiet, tranquil swim time.
CALLOWHILL AQUATIC CENTER 2821 OAKLEY AVE. 21215
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bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 27 HOME SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM
ages 4-18
$30/month, $4/visit
BCRP Aquatics program created a fun, engaging program to solve some of the common issues that arise from schooling children at home. Leaving a Physical Education program out of your child’s curriculum may cause your child to miss out on developing important character traits and lifelong values. BCRP youth swimming and other sports programs seek to make the sports experience for all children safe, fun and healthy. Programs promote the value and importance of sports and physical activities in the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of children. Our Aquatics program provides recreation opportunities such as Learn-to-Swim, Stroke Development or Lap Swim and others to homeschooling programs that can accommodate the needs of almost every student. Our instructors are American Red Cross certified and the sessions can be modified to suit every age and ability level while affordably fitting into your budget. Five reasons you should sign your child up:
1. Swimming boosts self-esteem. Children learn to be confident in the water. When kids set and achieve personal goals, they are more prepared to take on and effectively tackle later in life obstacles.
2. Swimming and playing sports helps develop teamwork and leadership skills. Working as a team to reach a common goal helps children develop communication and problem solving skills that will benefit them on the field and off.
3. Swimming is a natural stress reliever. Exercise is a great way for kids to loosen up and let go. Swimming and other sports also help kids develop tight bonds and socialize with their teammates which will provide them with a healthy support system.
4. Kids develop lifelong healthy lifestyle habits. Regular physical activity improves a child’s fitness and helps them to stay in shape.
5. It’s fun! The memories made through swimming and playing youth sports will last a lifetime. Kids may forget the name of their all their classmates, but the memory of touching the wall first after swimming a 500 (20 laps) or scoring the winning goal in a championship game will always stay with them. Other benefits of swimming and participating in youth sports activities are, but not limited to:
• Knowledge to lead fitness education • Weight management • Improvement of gross motor skills • Increases energy • Childhood obesity prevention • Increases focus • Diabetes prevention
CONTACT 410-396-3838
28 @RecNParks PARENT AND (ME) CHILD LEARN TO HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR SWIM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 | 2PM-6PM SEPTEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 3 | TIMES VARY ages 5-14, with caregiver free ages 6 months-4 years $75 Callowhill transforms its pool into a ghostly Parent and Child Aquatics acclimates young sight and staff are transformed into monsters, children (ages six months to three years) to the superheroes and other characters to celebrate water and prepares them to learn to swim. The Halloween. Stay late for trunk-and-treat. No need program provides parents with safety information to register but large groups should call ahead. and teaches techniques to help orient their CALLOWHILL AQUATIC CENTER children to the water. It also provides direction 2821 OAKLEY AVE. 21215 regarding how to supervise water activities in a CONTACT 410-396-0677 responsible manner. These courses are a bonding experience that will provide parents and children with lifelong memories. Please note, the program HIP HOP SANTA is not designed to teach children to become SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 | 2PM–6PM skilled swimmers or to survive in the water on their all ages free own. Ho, Ho, Ho, Santa is still the coolest dude we know. CALLOWHILL AQUATIC CENTER 2821 OAKLEY AVE. 21215 Come boys, come girls to swim and make merry your days of the holiday. Come flow, do the stanky CONTACT 410-396-0677 leg and turn up with homeboy #1, Ol’ Fat Daddy CHICK WEBB AQUATIC CENTER himself. 623 N EDEN ST. 21205 MIDDLE BRANCH AQUATIC CENTER CONTACT 410-396-7595 2601 GILES RD. 21225
MIDDLE BRANCH AQUATIC CENTER CONTACT 410-396-1938 2601 GILES RD. 21225
CONTACT 410-396-1938
YOUTH, TEEN & ADULT LEARN TO SWIM SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 3 | TIMES VARY
ages 5+ $75 Learn-to-Swim teaches aquatic and personal indoor pools water safety skills in a logical progression. It consists of six levels. Participants in Level 1 are oriented to the aquatic environment and gain basic skills in each category. Throughout the 1 levels, participants build on their basic skills CALLOWHILL to learn various propulsive movements on the 2821 Oakley Ave. 21215 front, back and side. As the levels increase, 410-396-0677 participants learn to refine the different strokes and build endurance. Each level includes final skill CHICK WEBB 2 assessments that put together many of the skills 623 N Eden St. 21205 learned in the level. 410-396-7595 CALLOWHILL AQUATIC CENTER 2821 OAKLEY AVE. 21215 MIDDLE BRANCH 3 CONTACT 410-396-0677 2601 Giles Rd. 21225 CHICK WEBB AQUATIC CENTER 410-396-1938 623 N EDEN ST. 21205
CONTACT 410-396-7595
MIDDLE BRANCH AQUATIC CENTER 2601 GILES RD. 21225
CONTACT 410-396-1938
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 29 CANOE N SCOOP SUNDAY AFTERNOON CANOE TOURS SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 13, 20 & 27 | 9AM–12PM SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 14, 21 & 28 | 10AM–2PM
all ages free all ages $20 city residents, $30 non-residents Clean up rain debris from the shore line of Middle We provide staff and guided tours. 10 canoes and Branch Park. A great activity for groups up to 20 10 kayaks available. Depending on the participant's and community service projects. comfort level, there are self-guided paddling and tips. Group lessons are available. Please arrive MIDDLE BRANCH PARK 3301 WATERVIEW AVE. 21230 promptly. Reservations required.
CONTACT [email protected], MIDDLE BRANCH PARK 443-984-4058 3301 WATERVIEW AVE. 21230
CONTACT tinyurl.com/BCRPfindyourparkbysea HARBOR WATERFRONT KAYAK TOURS SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 7, 14, 21 & 28 | 9AM–12PM & LEARN TO KAYAK-WINTER SESSION 1PM-4PM SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 3 & 17, DECEMBER 1 & 15, experienced paddlers $20 city residents, $30 JANUARY 5 & 19, FEBRUARY 2 & 16, MARCH 2 & 16 non-residents | 10AM–12PM
Join BCRP and the Healthy Harbor Initiative for a all ages $2 admission, $5 to bring your own boat Sunday of paddling. Departing from the Science Beginner kayakers are provided instruction Center, we explore four-six miles of the Inner and skill building tips in safe and controlled Harbor. 15 slots available. Participant restrictions environment. Participants must be 50 pounds or are determined by life size vest and boat space. more and children under the age of 18 must be This trip is not recommended for beginner accompanied by a guardian. Reservations are kayakers. Please arrive promptly. Reservations are recommended. required. MIDDLE BRANCH AQUATIC CENTER INNER HARBOR, PROMENADE 2601 GILES RD. 21225 NEAR MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER CONTACT [email protected] CONTACT www.kayakbaltimore.com
30 @RecNParks THE MASTER PLAN
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks’ (BCRP) division of Capital Development & Planning is comprised of engineers, architects, construction inspectors and fiscal personnel.
The division is responsible for capital improvement projects throughout the BCRP system. Project plans typically include significant upgrades to sites such as recreation centers, playgrounds, trails, ball fields, historic facilities, dog parks and pools. Funding for new projects is approved by the Planning Commission while designs are developed in collaboration with local community groups and associations, other city agencies, funding partners and park users. The ultimate goal for Capital Development & Planning is to design and implement high-quality parks and facilities that serve a wide variety of users and support the overall wellness of mind, body and environment of our city residents.
2018-2019 projects expected to make a BIG splash:
MIDDLE BRANCH FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER AT CHERRY HILL
Currently in the design phase, the 32,500 square foot Fitness & Wellness Center will be located in Reedbird Park adjacent to the Cherry Hill Splash Pool. This regional facility will serve multiple South Baltimore communities and offer a wide variety of amenities and programs. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2019 and will feature a gymnasium, natatorium, open fitness area and a walking track. In addition, there will be exercise studios and various multipurpose community rooms. Athletic fields, walking paths and basketball courts are among the planned amenities that will complement the new facility. Its anticipated debut is scheduled for spring 2021.
DRUID HILL PARK AQUATIC CENTER
Currently in the design phase, this project will create a destination waterpark that attracts users from all across the city. The Aquatic Center will include a new pool house, a wading pool and several pool upgrades. This construction project will add a water slide, a water play structure, a climbing wall, a diving board and various lap lanes. Residents of all ages will be able to enjoy the new amenities when the pool reopens in the summer of 2021.
LATROBE PARK FIELD HOUSE
Designed to be an iconic, modern structure in a historic Baltimore park, the field house reinforces elements initially intended by the Olmsted Brothers in their 1904 park plan. A collaboration between our Capital division, architectural consultants and numerous community members, the building will be a Baltimore City gem. It boasts a performance stage, a movie screening backdrop, and a unique, upturned roof. Slated to open fall 2018, Latrobe Field House will serve all park users, especially players and fans of Banner Field.
bcrp.baltimorecity.govDruid Hill Park Aquatic Center31 Completion: Summer 2021 join A Team
ADULT PERFORMANCE TROUPE SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 10-APRIL 28 | 6:10-7:10 PM SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 7-DECEMBER 2 | 6:10-7:10 PM
ages 16+ $240 Performance Troupe at Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena is an exercise in experimentation. Creativity, ONGOING teamwork, civility, improved skating performance and FUN! On/off ice skills are combined to build a YOUTH PERFORMANCE TROUPE new and original skating piece. SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 10-APRIL 28 | 5:10PM-6:10 PM SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 7-DECEMBER 2 | 5:10-6:10PM MT. PLEASANT ICE ARENA 6101 HILLEN ROAD, 21239 ages 8-16 $365/session CONTACT 443-984-4075 Performance Troupe at Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena is an exercise in experimentation. Creativity, teamwork, civility, improved skating performance ADULT DROP-IN SOCCER & CLINICS and fun! On/off ice skills are combined to build a MONDAYS | 1PM-3PM & 3PM-5PM new and original skating piece. ages 25+ $5 MT. PLEASANT ICE ARENA You may reserve up to two spots per individual. 6101 HILLEN ROAD, 21239 There is a limit if eight total teams, with six players CONTACT 443-984-4075 on each team. We will create teams or you may call to book a full team. Youth: six players $6, Adults: six players $30
WILLIAM J MYERS PAVILION 4300 W BAY AVE. 21225
CONTACTJeremy McEwan, 410-396-5782
32 @RecNParks MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP-IN SOCCER NOVEMBER & CLINICS TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS | 3PM-5PM WRESTLING PROGRAM ages 10-13 $1 (fee waived with membership) MONDAYS- FRIDAYS, 1ST WEEK OF NOVEMBER- MARCH | 5PM-8PM You may reserve up to two spots per individual. There is a limit if eight total teams, with six players ages 7-17 $65 on each team. We will create teams of individuals The Upton Warrior is a community program that or you may call to book a full team. Youth: six focuses on the growth of folk-style wrestling for players $6, Adults: six players $30 youth ages 7-15 and Freestyle/Greco Roman for youth ages 7-18. The program provides WILLIAM J MYERS PAVILION 4300 W BAY AVE. 21225 local, regional and national exposure to urban youth in West Baltimore with an emphasis in the CONTACTJeremy McEwan, 410-396-5782 Sandtown-Winchester community. The program provides accessibility to an untraditional sport TEEN DROP-IN SOCCER & CLINICS (amateur wrestling) coupled with academic THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS | 3PM-5PM development and evidence-based mentoring.
ages 14-18 $1 (fee waived with membership) UPTON BOXING CENTER 1901 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. 21217 You may reserve up to two spots per individual. There is a limit if eight total teams, with six players CONTACT 410-396-7019 or bcrpsports@baltimorecity. gov on each team. We will create teams or you may call to book a full team. Youth: six players $6, Adults: six players $30 WINTER MEN’S COMPETITIVE SOCCER LEAGUE WILLIAM J MYERS PAVILION 4300 W BAY AVE. 21225 SUNDAYS, STARTING NOVEMBER 10 | 7PM-11PM
CONTACTJeremy McEwan, 410-396-5782 ages 21+ $550/team 60 minute games, 24 minute half games. Teams of BALTIMORE OFFICERS LENDING six on six. Referee fees additional. OPPORTUNITIES (BOLO) FRIDAY WILLIAM J MYERS PAVILION NIGHT LIGHTS FLAG FOOTBALL 4300 W BAY AVE. 21225
FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 21-NOVEMBER 17 | 5PM- CONTACT Jeremy McEwan, 410-396-5782 9PM
ages 14-18 free WINTER MEN’S COMPETITIVE Part of the Mayor's violence reduction plan this SOCCER LEAGUE league brings youth under the coaching guidance MONDAYS, STARTING NOVEMBER 11 | 7PM-11PM of officers of BPD. Participants will be mentored and coached by the representing officer for their ages 21+ $550/team district. Transportation to games provided by 60 minute games, 24 minute half games. Teams of Baltimore Police Department. six on six. Referee fees additional.
C.C. JACKSON RECREATION CENTER WILLIAM J MYERS PAVILION 4910 PARK HEIGHTS AVE. 21205 4300 W BAY AVE. 21225
CONTACT Local police district, bcrpsports@ CONTACT Jeremy McEwan, 410-396-5782 baltimorecity.gov or 410-396-7019.
Did you know? 45,102 seniors participate in BCRP programs annually.
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 33 LEARN-TO-SKATE SKATE WITH SANTA SAT, SEPT 8-OCT 20 | 12:30PM-1:30PM & 1:30PM-2:30PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 | 3PM-5PM MON, SEPT 10-OCT 22 | 5PM-6PM all ages $5 admission, $3 skate rental
SAT, OCT 27-DEC 8 | 12:30PM-1:30PM & 1:30PM-2:30PM Begin your holiday festivities with an afternoon MON, OCT 29-DEC 10 | 5PM-6PM of ice skating with Santa. Festivities include SAT, JAN 5-FEB 16 | 12:30PM-1:30PM & 1:30PM-2:30PM Christmas music, refreshments, face painting and MON, JAN 7-FEB 18 | 5PM-6PM jolly ol' Saint Nick handing out candy canes.
SAT, FEB 23-APRIL 6 | 12:30PM-1:30PM & 1:30PM-2:30PM MT. PLEASANT ICE ARENA MON, FEB 25-APRIL 8 | 5PM-6PM 6101 HILLEN RD. 21239
ages 5+ $98/session CONTACT443-984-4075 Offering Baltimore City residents the opportunity to receive a fun, safe and rewarding instructional SKATE WITH SANTA skating experience for the beginner to the SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 | 3PM-5PM advanced skater. We want to provide families with all ages $5 admission, $3 skate rental the chance to progress through three seven-week developmental skating sessions during our winter Begin your holiday festivities with an afternoon season. of ice skating with Santa. Festivities include Christmas music, refreshments, face painting and MT. PLEASANT ICE ARENA 6101 HILLEN RD. 21239 jolly ol' Saint Nick handing out candy canes.
CONTACT443-984-4075 MIMI DIPIETRO FAMILY SKATING CENTER 200 S LINWOOD AVE. 21224
LEARN-TO-SKATE CONTACT 410-396-9392
SATURDAYS, NOV 17-DEC 22 | 1:30PM-2:30PM ADULT CO-ED BROOMBALL HALF SATURDAYS, DEC 6-FEB 10 | 1:30PM-2:30PM ICE AND FULL ICE LEAGUES SATURDAYS, FEB 17-MARCH 24 | 1:30PM-2:30PM SUNDAYS, MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 4-DECEMBER 31 | 7PM-9:15PM ages 5+ $84/session ages 18+ Offering Baltimore City residents the opportunity Full-Ice Leagues, $65/player to receive a fun, safe and rewarding instructional Half-Ice Leagues, $450/team skating experience for the beginner to the advanced skater. We want to provide families with Broomball is a sport that combines hockey and the chance to progress through three seven-week soccer. The leagues help to promote the sport and developmental skating sessions during our winter provide physical activity on ice. season. MIMI DIPIETRO FAMILY SKATING CENTER MIMI DIPIETRO FAMILY SKATING CENTER 200 S LINWOOD AVE. 21224 200 S LINWOOD AVE. 21224 CONTACT 443-324-6510 CONTACT410-396-9392 JANUARY DECEMBER ADULT CO-ED BROOMBALL HALF WINTER PERFORMANCE TROUPE ICE AND FULL ICE LEAGUES SHOW SUNDAYS, MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 | 6:30PM JANUARY 13-MARCH 30 | 6:30PM-9:15PM ages 18+ all ages free Full-Ice Leagues, $65/player Enjoy an evening of Winter Wonderland on ice. Half-Ice Leagues, $500/team Fine Wine and Grape Wrath create a centerpiece for our annual Winter Show. Broomball is a sport that combines hockey and soccer. The leagues help to promote the sport and MT. PLEASANT ICE ARENA provide physical activity on ice. 6101 HILLEN RD. 21239
CONTACT443-984-4075 MIMI DIPIETRO FAMILY SKATING CENTER 200 S LINWOOD AVE. 21224
CONTACT 443-324-6510
34 @RecNParks WINTER YOUTH BASKETBALL UPTON BOXING PROGRAM LEAGUE MONDAYS-FRIDAYS SATURDAYS, JANUARY 5-MARCH 2 ages 8+ $65/year ages 5-19 $300/team The goal is to get individuals in shape, feel more A city-wide basketball league for Baltimore confident and to optimize their mental and City youth. Play in a fun, yet competitive, winter physical strengths. Everyone comes in as amateur league as part of the overall objective of providing fighters with hopes to become a pro-fighter. year-round programming. This program focuses UPTON BOXING CENTER on helping participants develop knowledge 1901 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. 21217 of basketball fundamentals and character CONTACT 443-984-3655 or [email protected] development.
VARIOUS RECREATION CENTERS
CONTACT 410-396-7019 or [email protected]
TRACK AND FIELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 3-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
ages 5-18 $75, $150 travel The track and field program is design to develop Upton Boxing track and field athletes, ages 5-18 from all areas of Baltimore City. The program improves Center their physical fitness, mental stamina, and 1901 Pennsylvania Ave. 21217 teamwork skills through organized track and field competition. 443-984-2588
ROBERT C. MARSHALL RECREATION CENTER 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. 21202 Founded in the early 2000s, Upton CONTACT 410-396-7019 or [email protected] Boxing Center outgrew its Herring Run beginnings and is now located in Baltimore’s historic Penn-North community. People of all ages come to study the art of boxing. Classes range from basic to advanced levels and are taught by top- notch instructors. The facility offers local amateur boxers all of the equipment necessary to master the craft. There are punching bags, heavy bags, full weight rooms, and a boxing ring. The Upton Boxing Center is affiliated with USA Boxing, the Junior Olympics and the Silver & Golden Gloves Competitions. Its nationally recognized program has fostered champions such as Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson and Mia “Killer Bee” Ellis. At Upton Boxing Center, champions are made “one round at a time”. In addition to housing world class boxers, Upton also hosts several boxing events throughout the year. Its annual Boxing & Jazz event is not to be missed. Held annually every summer, its participants “take it to the ring” to the tunes of smooth jazz.
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 35 FRIENDS OF GWYNNS FALLS LEAKIN PARK TUESDAY TRAIL WORK DAYS TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER & NOVEMBER | 9AM-11PM
ages 16+ free love Help the Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park improve and maintain the beautiful natural surface trails within the park and the Gwynns Falls Trail that connects the park with the Inner Harbor to the south. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. This is a friendly y group and you will enjoy our time working in the ouR park!
GWYNNS FALLS LEAKIN PARK 1920 EAGLE DR. 21207
CONTACT [email protected] or B'M o r E friendsofgwynnsfallsleakinpark.org MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE Baltimore City is a beautiful, urban landscape MONDAY, JANUARY 21 | 11AM-1PM
with vibrant parks and well equipped facilities ages 16+ free for youth and adult programming. At BCRP, Join the Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park and we encourage individuals and groups to give other outdoor enthusiasts as we tackle some back to the city by volunteering their time or priority maintenance and care for the second largest urban wilderness park in the country, expertise. Every year, volunteers contribute over Gwynns Falls/Leakin–Baltimore’s 1,000+ acre gem. 125,000 hours to help make parks, programs Please dress appropriately for outdoor activity. and recreational facilities meet the needs of our GWYNNS FALLS LEAKIN PARK communities. Whether you are planting more 1920 EAGLE DR. 21207 trees to increase the city’s canopy, mentoring CONTACT [email protected] afterschool youth, or dancing with our senior citizens, there are many opportunities to love 4TH SATURDAY TRAIL CLEAN UP your Baltimore. EVERY 4TH SATURDAY | 10AM-12PM
all ages free INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS Email bcrp.volunteers@ balitmorecity.gov to receive our volunteer application form. A monthly trail clean up occurring on the fourth Instructions for completed applications are included on the Saturday of each month takes place on Gwynns form. For the Volunteer Policies and Procedures Manual, visit Falls, Jones Falls and Herring Run Trails where bcrp.baltimorecity.gov. volunteers clear trash, overgrowth, and other debris as needed. Clean ups are weather VOLUNTEER GROUPS for school, corporate, faith-based, dependent. Eagle Scouts or other projects, contact 410-396-7020 or PARK TRAILS email [email protected]. CONTACT Joel Conde at [email protected] to register and for monthly location information. Some of our potential volunteer opportunities are listed below. Other possibilities exist relative to your area of expertise.
• Outdoor Recreation • Therapeutic Recreation • Parks and Natural Areas • TreeBaltimore • Recreation Centers • Weed Warriors MORE QUESTIONS? CONTACT: • Senior Citizens • Youth and Adult Sports 410-396-7020 [email protected]
36 @RecNParks SMALL, BUT MIGHTY
s the city’s leader in conservation, ABCRP is always looking for innovative ways to reduce our environmental impact. Camp Small is just one example of how the agency has found new uses for discarded items. For over 70 years, Camp Small has been Baltimore City’s collection facility for removed and downed trees. In 2016, the agency, recognizing the value in wood preservation, led Camp Small in a new direction. Using seed money from the Bureau of Budget Management Resources, BCRP created its’ Urban Wood Utilization initiative. The program took off quickly and through sales revenue and savings, BCRP was able to repay the fund within the first two years of operation. Since 2016, the agency has identified Collected lumber getting ready to be processed numerous uses for reclaimed wood. Working closely with BCRP’s Capital The Nature Playspace located in Druid Hill Improvement Division, Camp Small provides Park gives children a new way to play while lumber for upcoming building projects. Last connecting with the environment. 30 logs year, 130 logs of Ash, Walnut and Poplar. from Camp Small were utilized throughout This past year, the team salvaged 200 logs the play area for climbing, seating and from Gwynns Falls Leakin Park that were fencing. Logs were also donated to Francis removed as part of Baltimore Gas and Scott Key Elementary and Windsor Hill Electric’s Granite Pipeline Project. Elementary for new outdoor playscapes. Reclaimed lumber even provides new In addition to play spaces, many logs are recreational opportunities for the public. used as seating for outdoor classrooms and community spaces. Using Camp Small logs to create stakes for citywide tree planting efforts reduces costs by 60 percent per stake! With demonstrated success, the agency is determined to increase efforts. Recently, Camp Small was awarded a grant from American Forests for the purchase of a portable bandsaw mill and a lumber kiln to support a Wood Products Program. This new program will allow for in- house lumber production. Today, Camp Small continues to serve the community through the sale of logs and woodchips. No matter the need, buying from Camp Small is an ideal way for residents to purchase locally-sourced sustainable materials, while contributing to Baltimore’s infrastructure. If you are interested in purchasing from Camp Small, please contact:
Shaun M Preston Camp Small - Yard Master Baltimore City Forestry Division 443-934-4128 http://treebaltimore.org/programs/camp-small
Lumber in its finished state
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 37 Facilities with numbers can be found on the map on page 45 directory
DEWEES 11 LOCUST POINT 23 recreation 5501 Ivanhoe Ave. 21212 1627 E. Fort Ave. 21230 410-396-2244 410-837-4423
centers EDGEWOOD/LYNDHURT 12 MADISON SQUARE 24 835 Allendale St. 21229 1400 E. Biddle St. 21213 443-984-3105 410-396-9284 BENTALOU 1 222 N. Bentalou St. 21223 ELLA BAILEY 13 MARY E. RODMAN 25 410-396-0105 100 E. Heath St. 21230 3600 W. Mulberry St. 21229 410-396-4634 410-396-0477 CAHILL 2 4001 Clifton Ave. 21216 FARRING-BAYBROOK 14 MEDFIELD 26 410-396-0259 4501 Farring Court. 21225 1501 Woodheights Ave. 21211 410-396-2595 410-396-1236 CARROLL F. COOK 3 5061 E. Eager St. 21205 FRED B. LEIDIG 15 MORA CROSSMAN 27 410-396-9089 4521 Frederick Ave, 21229 701 S. Rappolla St. 21224 410-396-0073 410-396-9222 C. C. JACKSON 4 4910 Park Heights Ave. 21215 GARDENVILLE 16 MORRELL PARK 28 410-396-0949 4517 Hazelwood Ave. 21206 2651 Tolley St. 21230 410-545-3444 410-396-7221 CECIL KIRK 5 909 E. 22nd St., 2nd Fl. 21218 GREENMOUNT 17 MOUNT ROYAL 29 410-396-6750 2304 Greenmount Ave. 21218 120 W. Mosher St., 21217 410-396-6708 410-396-0374 CHICK WEBB 6 623 Eden St. 21205 HERRING RUN 18 NORTHWOOD 30 410-396-7593 5001 Sinclair Lane 21206 1517 Winford Rd. 21239 410-396-3060 410-396-6696 COLDSTREAM 7 1401 Fillmore St. 21218 JAMES D. GROSS 19 OLIVER 31 410-396-6746 4600 Lanier Ave. 21215 1600 N. Spring St. 21213 410-396-0755 410-396-4243 COLLINGTON SQUARE 8 1409 Collington Ave. 21213 JAMES McHENRY 20 PARKVIEW 32 410-396-9201 9100 Hollins St. 21223 2601 Francis St. 21217 410-396-5016 443-984-2627 CRISPUS ATTUCKS 9 1601 Madison Ave. 21217 LAKELAND 21 PATTERSON PARK 33 410-728-4650 2921 Stranden Road 21230 2601 E. Baltimore St. 21224 410-396-0091 410-396-9156 CURTIS BAY 10 1630 Filbert St. 21226 LILLIAN JONES 22 RITA CHURCH 34 410-396-1811 1310 N. Stricker St. 21217 2101 St. Lo Dr. 21213 410-728-5255 410-396-8958
38 @RecNParks ROBERT C. MARSHALL 35 ATLANTIC AVE. PARK 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. 21202 parks 2304 Atlantic Ave. 410-396-8490 B & O MUSEUM PARK ROOSEVELT 36 32ND STREET PARK 906 W Pratt St. 1221 W. 36th St. 21211 301 E 32nd St. 410-396-6050 B & O SLOPE PARK ADAMS PARK 1400 Cathedral St. SAMUEL F.B. MORSE 37 1530 Montpelier St. 424 S. Pulaski St., 21223 BARBARA & PARKWOOD PARK 410-396-3717 ALEXANDER ODUM PARK 5101 Mayview Ave. 3111 Presstman St. SOLO GIBBS 38 BARCLAY PARK 1044 Leadenhall St. 21230 ALHAMBRA PARK 2201 N Calvert St. 410-837-8172 5200 Alhambra Ave. BELNOR SQUARES PARK WALTER P. CARTER 39 AMBROSE KENNEDY PARK 2800 Pulaski Hwy. 820 E. 43rd St. 21218 1002 Harford Rd. 410-396-6217 BETTY HYATT PARK ANCHORAGE 1710 E Baltimore St. WOODHOME 40 PROMENADE PARK 7310 Moyer Ave. 21234 2339 Boston St. (rear) BISHOP SQUARE PARK 410-396-6703 W University Ave & N Charles St. ANDOVER & NORTH HILL PARK 1116 Andover Rd. (rear) BOCEK PARK 2 3000 E Madison St. ARNOLD SUMPTER PARK 1 240 Laurens St. BONVIEW PARK 3800 Sinclair La. (rear)
BOSTON STREET PIER PARK 2601 Boston St.
BUCKNELL & MOORES PARK 5400 Bucknell Rd.
BUENA VISTA PARK 4001 Buena Vista Ave.
BURDICK PARK 3 6300 Walther Ave.
CALVERT & FEDERAL PARK 1601 N Calvert St.
CALVERT & MADISON PARK 801 N Calvert St.
CANTON WATERFRONT PARK 4 3001 Boston St.
CAROLINE & HOFFMAN PARK 1351 N Eden St.
CARROLL & ARCHER PARK 838 Carroll St.
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 39 CARROLL PARK 5 CUMBERLAND & CAREY PARK ELLWOOD AVE PARK 14 1500 Washington Blvd. 1641 N Carey St. 420 N Ellwood Ave.
CASTLE ST PARK CURTIS BAY PARK ELM PARK 2025 E Fairmount Ave. 4416 Curtis Ave. 3416 Elm Ave.
CATHERINE STREET PARK DAISY FIELD 9 ELMLEY AVENUE PARK 2311 Ashton St. 301 N Hilton St. 3347 Cliftmont Ave. (rear)
CHINQUAPIN RUN PARK 6 DESOTO PARK 10 EUTAW PLACE MEDIAN PARK 6000 Chinquapin Pkwy. 1600 Desoto Rd. 1200-2000 Eutaw Pl.
CITY SPRINGS PARK DEWEES PARK 11 EVESHAM AVENUE PARK 15 1600 E Baltimore St. 5501 Ivanhoe Ave. Northern Pkwy & Clearspring Rd.
CLASSEN & PARK DRUID HILL PARK 12 F. SCOTT FITZGERALD PARK HEIGHTS PARK 2700 Madison Ave. 1627 Bolton St. 4307 Reisterstown Rd. DYPSKI PARK FARRING BAYBROOK PARK 16 CLIFTON PARK 7 1225 S Ellwood Ave. 4501 Fairing Ct. 2801 Harford Rd. EASTERWOOD PARK FAWCETT & HAMPDEN PARK COLDSTREAM PARK 1522 N Bentalou St. 401 Fawcett St. 1401 Filmore St. EDEN & EAGER PARK FEDERAL HILL PARK 17 COLLINGTON SQ. PARK 8 911 N Eden St. 300 Warren Ave. 2131 E Hoffman St. EDGECOMBE PARK 13 FLORENCE CUMMINGS PARK 18 CONWAY STREET PARK 2601 Edgecombe Cir. N 2501 Maisel St. 601 W Conway St. EDGEWOOD / FLOWERTON ROAD PARK COTTAGE AVE PARK LYNDHURST PARK 4249 Flowerton Rd. (rear) 3700 Cottage Ave. (rear) 835 Allendale St.
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY FOR MY PERMIT? Get a Permit! Permits are issued on a first come, first served basis throughout each calendar year. Book early in January as many pavilions and picnic areas are booked for summer CONTACT: OFFICE HOURS: months by February. Special Event permits can be 3201 Boston Street Monday–Wednesday and submitted one year out from the calendar date. Baltimore, MD 21224 Friday from 9AM to 4PM. 410-396-7070 (Closed on Thursdays WHEN DO I NEED INSURANCE? email: parkpermits@ to public to process Insurance is required for any private event that will have baltimorecity.gov applications.) amusement rides (kiddie rides, moonbounces, etc.), events such as walk-a-thons, bike rides or foot races, WHY DO I NEED A PERMIT? athletic use permits and for all events open to the public. Baltimore City Parks are open and available to the public This is to assure that both the organization sponsoring the for general use. If you wish to use a specific area of a event and Baltimore City is not held liable for any injuries park for an event (such as a field, picnic area or pavilion, incurred by an event-goer. You can purchase single day special event, etc.) it is necessary to obtain a park use insurance policies for your event. permit to guarantee that the location is available. WHAT TYPE OF PERMIT DO I NEED? WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR? Each of the park permit applications contains information Fees support both general maintenance of the park and that will help you plan your event. By familiarizing yourself maintenance after your event takes place. with these permits, it will help you to run a smooth event.
40 @RecNParks FORREST STREET PARK HOLLINS FERRY AND LAKELAND PARK 33 1100 Forrest St. Park B&O PARK 2761 Wegworth La. 2300 Hollins Ferry Rd. FORT ARMISTEAD PARK 19 LATROBE PARK 34 4000 Hawkins Point Rd. HOOPER & ROCKROSE PARK 1529 Fort Ave. 2020 Rockrose Ave. FORT HOLABIRD PARK LEHIGH & GOUGH PARK 6401 Beckley St. HYDE PARK 4500 Gough St. 3214 Wylie Ave. FRANKLIN SQUARE PARK 20 LITTLE LITHUANIA PARK 1301 W Lexington St. INDIANA AVE PARK 836 Hollins St. 2810 Indiana Ave. GARRETT PARK LOWER GWYNNS 3560 3rd St. INNER HARBOR FALLS PARK 35 501 E Pratt St. 525 Hurley Ave. GARRISON & DENMORE PARK 3311 W Garrison Ave. (rear) IRVIN LUCKMAN PARK 26 LUZERNE AVE PARK 2809 Glen Ave. 2601 E Biddle St. (rear) GATEWAY PARK 101 Key Hwy. IRVINGTON PARK 27 MADISON SQUARE PARK 36 342 Matingale Ave. 1050 N Caroline St. GREENSPRING AVE. PARK 2336 Druid Park Dr. JACK PAULSEN PARK 28 MAISEL ST. PARK 4700 Reisterstown Rd. 1900 Maisel St. GWYNNS FALLS / LEAKIN PARK 21 JANNEY ST. PARK MAPLE LEAF PARK 4921 Windsor Mill Rd. 140 N Janney St. 709 W North Ave.
HANLON PARK 22 JOHNSTON SQUARE PARK 29 McKIM PARK 2731 N Longwood St. 800 E Biddle St. 1200 E Baltimore St.
HARLEM & DENNISON PARK JOSEPH E. LEE PARK 30 MCMECHEN & ETTING PARK 3421 Harlem Ave. 6200 E Pratt St. 520 McMechen St.
HARLEM SQUARE PARK 23 KEVIN & WOODRIDGE PARK MIDDLE BRANCH PARK 37 1500 Edmondson Ave. 4210 Woodridge Rd. 3301 Waterview Ave.
HARWOOD AVENUE PARK KEYES PARK 31 MONTEBELLO PARK 420 E 27th St. 3401 Taylor Ave, 2920 Harford Rd.
HELEN MACKALL PARK KEYWORTH AVE PARK MORRELL PARK 38 600 Braddish Ave. 2610 Keyworth Ave. (rear) 2415 Tolley St.
HENRY H. GARNET PARK KIMBERLELIGH ROAD PARK MOUNT OLIVET & 415 W Lafayette Ave. 4714 Kimberleigh Rd. PHELPS LANE 2905 W Baltimore St. HERRING RUN PARK 24 KING & KENNEDY PARK Harford Rd & Argonne Dr. 2209 Hunter St. MOUNT PLEASANT PARK 39 Perring Pkwy & Echodale Ave. HILLEN TRIANGLE LAFAYETTE & AIKEN PARK 3201 Hillen Rd. 1800 Aiken St. MULLAN PARK 4000 Old York Rd. HILTON PARK 25 LAFAYETTE & PAYSON PARK 3100 Phelps La. 2001 W Lafayette Ave. MUND PARK 2323 Greenmount Ave. HOES HEIGHTS PARK LAFAYETTE SQUARE PARK 32 1024 W 43rd St. 816 N Arlington Ave. NORTH HARFORD PARK 40 6800 Hamlet Ave.
Facilities with numbers can be found on the map on page 45 bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 41 NORTHWEST PARK 41 REVEREND QUILLE PARK TOWANDA PARK 2101 W Rogers Ave. 502 Presstman St. 4126 Towanda Ave.
O'DONNELL SQUARE PARK RIVERSIDE PARK 46 UNION SQUARE PARK 50 1021 S Linwood Ave. 301 E Randall St. 31 S Gilmor St.
OLIVER PARK ROBERT C. MARSHALL PARK VINCENT ST. PARK 1301 E Lanvale St. 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. 122 N Vincent St.
ORANGEVILLE PARK ROOSEVELT PARK VIOLETVILLE PARK 51 1000 N Janney St. 1201 W 36th St. 1095 Joh Ave.
PACA ST. PARK ROSEMONT PARK WAR MEMORIAL PLAZA 2640 S Paca St. 840 N Franklintown Rd. 101 Holliday St.
PARK AVENUE MEDIAN PARK RUTTER'S MILL PARK WARWICK AVENUE PARK 1600–2200 Park Ave. 1402 Rutter St. 2 N Warwick Ave.
PATTERSON PARK 42 SAINT CASMIR'S PARK WAVERLY MINI PARK 200 S Linwood Ave. 2719 O'Donnell St. 2932 Indepence St.
PAULINE FAUNTEROY SAINT CHARLES PARK WESTERN RUN PARK 52 1335 N Stricker St. 4754 Melbourne Rd. (rear) 5800–6700 Cross Country Blvd.
PEARLSTONE PARK SAINT HELENA PARK WILBUR H. WATERS PARK 1001 N Howard St. 6521 Parnell Ave. 1600 N Dukeland St.
PENHURST PARK SAINT JOSEPH'S PARK 47 WILLIAM McABEE PARK 4004 Penhurst Ave. 230 Mccurley St. 1600 Laurens St.
PENN & MELVIN STREET PARK SAINT LEO'S BOCCE PARK WILLOW AVENUE PARK 655 Melvin Dr. 902 Stiles St. 603 Willow Ave.
PERRING PARKWAY / SAINT MARY'S PARK 48 WILSON & ETTING PARK PIONEER DRIVE 606 N Paca St. 520 Islamic Way. 6301 Perring Pkwy. SHIPLEY HILL 1 WINDSOR HILLS PARK POPLAR TERRACE PARK 2500 Booth St. 2905 Lawina Rd. 3001 Poplar Ter. SHIPLEY HILL 2 WINNER AVENUE PARK POWDER MILL PARK 43 2502 Boyd St. 5400 Winner Ave. 5700 Liberty Heights & Perring Pkwy. SOLO GIBBS PARK WOODBERRY PARK QUEENSBURY PARK 1044 Leadenhall St. 2200 Druid Park Dr. 3009 Spaulding Ave. (rear) STONEY RUN PARK WOODBOURNE AVENUE PARK QUINTON ST PARK 101 W Cold Spring La. 1633 Woodbourne Ave. 400 Quinton St. STRICKER & RAMSEY PARK WYMAN PARK 53 RADECKE PARK 44 401 S Stricker St. 33rd St. & Keswick Rd. 5602 Radecke Ave. SWANN PARK 48 WYMAN PARK DELL 54 REEDBIRD PARK 45 201 W Mccomas St. 29th St. & Charles St. 201 Reedbird Ave. THAMES STREET PARK YALE HEIGHTS PARK RESERVOIR HILL PARK 1832 Thames St. 603 Bethnal Rd. 751 Reservoir St.
42 @RecNParks Facilities with numbers can be found on the map on page 45 THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP As stewards of 4,700 acres of parkland, caring for the city’s numerous green spaces is a full- time job. Overseen by the Forestry Division, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP) works to protect our numerous plant species from invasives, proactively prune overgrown limbs and branches and remove down trees in the wake of storms or natural disasters. In addition to our conservation efforts, our Park Maintenance and Horticulture divisions manage our landscaping and beautification efforts, maintaining courts, fields and flowerbeds. Beyond the work of our dedicated staff, we leverage the assistance of countless volunteers that share our love for Baltimore City. Perhaps one of the agency's most vital partners are the Friends Groups, community-based volunteer groups officially affiliated with BCRP. From weekly farmers markets to monthly cleanups, these grassroots organizations work together to accomplish great things. Friends Groups also engage with residents and external partners (businesses, schools, foundations) to serve as the voice of the park. Fostering relationships with the Friends Groups is just one way BCRP works with communities citywide to improve the health, cleanliness and vitality of our parks.
With our friends in mind, BCRP recently secured grant funding to support local park improvements. The PARKNPLAY grants provide up to $5,000 to care for public parks and community gardens within Baltimore City Recreation and Parks grounds. To apply for a PARKNPLAY grant, visit: bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/park-and-play-grants.
Interested in joining or starting a Friends Group? Check out our how-to manual at bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/volunteer
bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 43 MT. PLEASANT ICE RINK 6 UPTON BOXING / 10 6101 Hillen Rd. WRESTLING CENTER 9 Baltimore, MD 21239 1901 Pennsylvania Ave. 443-984-4075 Baltimore, MD 21217 443-984-2588 PATTERSON PARK BOAT LAKE 7 WILLIAM J. MYERS Eastern Ave. and Milton Ave. SOCCER PAVILION 10 Baltimore, MD 21224 4300 West Bay Ave. 410-396-9392 Baltimore, MD 21225 410-396-5782 SHAKE & BAKE FAMILY FUN CENTER 8 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore, MD 21217 Facilities with numbers 804-854-6701 can be found on the map on page 45
venues
BALTIMORE ROWING & RESOURCE CENTER 1 3301 Waterview Ave. Baltimore, MD 21230 410-396-3840
CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER 2 1901 Ridgetop Rd. 6 Baltimore, MD 21207 410-396-0808
CYLBURN ARBORETUM 3 4915 Greenspring Ave. Baltimore, MD 21209 410-396-0180
HOWARD PETERS RAWLINGS CONSERVATORY 4 3100 Swann Dr. in Druid Hill Park Baltimore, MD 21217 410-396-0008
MIMI DIPIETRO ICE RINK 5 200 South Linwood Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224 410-396-9392
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York Rd.
Roland Ave. N Charles St. Reisterstown Rd. 26
Falls Rd. 11 41 11 3 3 30 39
W. Northern Pkwy.
E Cold Spring La. 4 1 19 39 13 43 26 28 Jones Falls Expy. Park Heights Ave. 16
W Cold Spring La. 53 44 36 Ave. Greenmount 24 Moravia Rd. Liberty Heights Ave.
54 Belair Rd.
N Howard St. 7 12 18 W Forest Park Ave. 7 22 4 Sinclair Ln. Pennsylvania Ave. 17 5 34 2 32 W. North Ave. E. North Ave. Erdman Ave. 1 29 31
N Monroe St. 2 8 9 9 8
22 Saint Paul St. 24 3 21 8 29 Pulasky Hwy. 36 2 Hwy. Edison 35 E Madison St. 32 12 MLK Jr. Blvd. 6 2 14 48 Orleans St. E Lombard St. 23 I-895 W Franklin St. W Mulberry St. E Baltimore St. 25 9 1 33 30 20 I-95 25 42 20 W Lombard St. 5 W Baltimore St. 50 7 Eastern Ave. 47 27 37
15 17 Key Hwy. 5 27 35 38 4 Boston St. Wilkens Ave. S Caton Ave. 46 Russell St. 13 I-95 51 34 23 10 49 18 28
Washington38 Blvd.
33 1 21 37
3 W Patapsco Ave. 45
I-895
21 E Patapsco Ave.
FACILITIES 16
Pennington Ave. 10 Recreation Centers (see pages 38–39) 14 10 Parks (see pages 39-42)
Indoor Pools (see page 29)
Venues (see page 44)
19 I-695
0.5 1 2 3 miles
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Y youth program A adult program
free caleNdAR accessible
ONGOING NOVEMBER Food System Lab at Cylburn Arboretum (p. 11) E
Y A 2 Cup Stacking 101 (p. 6) A Plants and People Sunday Program Series (p. 11) E
Y Sep-Dec Chess Club (p. 5) E 5 UMES Campus Tour (p. 6)
E Sep-Dec Karate (p. 5) Y 9 Veteran Celebration Military Appreciation Dinner (p. 6)
Sep-Dec Modeling (p. 5) Y 14 What I Am Thankful For Y Poster & Essay Contest (p. 7) Sep-Dec Northeast Football (p. 5) Y
18 $5 5K Series: Trot the Trail (p. 15) E Sep-Jan K.E.Y.S. Development (p. 4) Y
22 Family STEAM Night (p. 6) E Y Sep-May 12U and 14U Basketball (p. 4)
Sep-May In-house Basketball League (p. 4) E DECEMBER
Sep-Jun Angels in Disguise (p. 5) Y 9 $5 5K Series: Reindeer Run (p. 17) E
Sep-Jun Heroes Helping Heroes Club (p. 5) Y A 14 Holiday Open Mic Night (p. 6) Sep-Nov Living Proof Mentoring Club (p. 5) Y A 15 Christmas Bash Holiday Crafting (p. 6) Sep-Dec Line Dancing (p. 4) A 15 Breakfast with Santa (p. 25) E
OCTOBER JANUARY
13 Park N' Pumpkin Fest (p. 13) E A 2 Wednesday Social Club (p. 7) 21 $5 5K Series: Zombies ZOOOOM (p. 13) E A 7 Hip Hop Aerobics (p. 7) 22 Family STEAM Night (p. 6) E A 11 TR Disco (p. 8) 27 Boo Spectacular (p. 14) E A 25 Friday Social Club (p. 7)
29 Haunted House of Horror (p. 6) E
31 Oktoberfest (p. 6) Y
46 @RecNParks DRAFT DAY Join us Tuesday, November 13 for our second Draft Night to secure your league's spot in one of our many fields. This event hosts all adult leagues seeking to secure multiple nights and park locations for their adult athletic leagues. Draft Day is hosted twice a year to provide a fair shot at your favorite fields.
Location and time will be provided upon registration. To register, email [email protected] by Friday, October 26, 2018.
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