bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 1 Untitled-1 1 9/27/18 11:52 AM HEY BALTiMORe! 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. Main Office [email protected] Connect 3001 East Drive bcrp.baltimorecity.gov Baltimore, MD 21217 baltimorecityrecandparks.org With Us! 410-396-7900 @RecNParks 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 bcrp.baltimorecity.gov 3 recReation 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 To find a rec center near CONTACT 410-396-0105 you, visit page 38. 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.