Projects and Improvements
All Capital projects go through a multi-step lifecycle.
Go to: Master Planning / In Design / Out for Bid / Under Construction
Check out the current status of our completed projects below:
Cahill Fitness & Wellness Center
Address: 4001 Clifton Avenue, 21216
Project Manager: Lance Decker, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
- New construction of 35,000 sf rec center that will include a gymnasium, natatorium, performance theater, fitness studio, and community space.
See current plans here for the Cahill Fitness & Wellness Center
Watch our 2020 Year In Review Video to see Cahill's progress
Bocek Park Rec Center
Address: 3000 E. Madison Street, 21205
Project Manager: Raymond Nyakoe, RA
- Complete interior renovation includes a lobby/ teen space, computer lab, restrooms, and community room.
- Design accommodations were made for a future gymnasium addition that will allow for expanded programming.
- Upcoming park master planning and extensive community outreach will further shape a vision for the park, field layout, and a new outdoor basketball court location.
See current plans here for the Bocek Park Rec Center
Clifton Park Tennis Courts
Address: 2701 Saint Lo Drive, 21213
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
- Renovation to include 11 tennis courts, new lighting, and ADA access
- 11 courts will have striping following USTA dimensions
- Three courts will have striping Youth USTA
- Two courts will have striping for Pickle Ball
See final plans here for the Clifton Park Tennis Courts
Towanda Recreation Center Renovation
Address: 3000 E. Madison Street 21205
Project Manager: Raymond Nyakoe, RA
- A major renovation of the existing multipurpose room, gymnasium, and kitchen.
- New spaces include a fitness room and a teen lounge.
See current plans here for the Towanda Recreation Center Renovation
Patterson Park Athletic Field Lighting
Address: 2601 E. Baltimore Street, 21224
Project Manager: Christiane Dreisbusch
Lighting upgrades for the multipurpose field at UTZ Twardowicz and two softball diamonds at Ortmann Field.
The estimated end of construction is April / May 2021
See current plans here for the Patterson Park Athletic Field Lighting
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
Address: 6101 Hillen Road, 21239
Project Manager: Lance Decker, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
Major renovation of the locker rooms, main bathrooms, lobby, concessions, and exterior entrance sequence
See current plans here for the Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
Jones Falls Trail – Phase V
Address: Varies
Project Manager: David Tornkvist
- Multi-modal trail extension from Cylburn Arboretum through Mount Washington
- The Jones Falls Trail originates at the Inner Harbor and includes a total of 10.1 miles constructed by Recreation and Parks with the addition of Phase V
Clifton Park - Walk between Reach! Partnership School to St. Lo Drive
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
Project partners: Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore City Department of Transportation, and Baltimore City Department of Planning (INSPIRE FUNDS)
- New synthetic multi-purpose turf field with new sports lighting
- New 6’ wide concrete walk
- New walk site lighting (acorn lamps mounted on posts).
- New bleachers, running track, and perimeter fence
- New athletic storage building (for Department of Recreation and Parks use)
- Future new bathrooms and storage buildings to be provided by Baltimore City Public Schools
- 50% construction plan review to be shared with community April / May 2021
See current plans here for the Clifton Park - Walk between Reach!
Lakeland Recreation Center- Window replacement
Address: 2921 Stranden Rd, 21230
Project Manager: Vivek Poudyal
Replacement of exterior all exterior windows
Rash Field Park
Address: 201 Key Hwy, 21230
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Rash Field Park will be redesigned into an active and attractive park space that will serve a diverse user base through added amenities and increased programming.
Visit the Waterfront Partnership Website for project updates and timelines. Click here to explore all of the new features of Rash Field Park.
A general contractor has been contracted to implement the improvements as described in construction drawings and written specifications. Capital Project Managers, Construction Inspectors, and various consultants continually monitor progress, solve problems that arise, provide quality assurance, and approve progress payments to the GC.
Middle Branch Fitness & Wellness Center
Address: Reedbird Avenue, 21225
Project Manager: Lance Decker, RA, NCARB, LEED AP & Larissa Torres, PLA
- New construction of a 35,000 square footage rec center that will include a gymnasium, natatorium, fitness studios, open fitness, walking track, and community space.
- Phased exterior improvements will include a synthetic turf multipurpose field, grass athletic fields, walking trails, a playground, dog park, and basketball courts
- Building construction is projected to be complete in Spring 2022
Opening Spring 2022.
Watch how this project came together!
See current plans here for the Middle Branch Fitness & Wellness Center
Druid Hill Aquatic Center
Address: 3001 East Dr, 21217
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
A new bathhouse and new wading pool will complement the renovation of the existing deep well and main pools that include beach entry, swim lanes, two tube slides, spray features, a climbing wall, multi-level water play structure with dumping bucket, new pool decks, fencing, and other improvements to enhance the pool user experience.
See current plans here for the Druid Hill Aquatic Center
Community Feedback Surveys:
Survey #1 - 2/14/20 & Survey #2 - 2/18/20
Racheal Wilson Memorial Park Playground
Address: 145 S. Calveron Road, 21223
Project Manager: Jennifer Zhai
- New play equipment
- New Pour-in-place rubber safety surface area
See current plans here for the Racheal Wilson Memorial Park Playground
Burdick Dog Park
Address: 6300 Walther Avenue, 21206
Project Manager: Jennifer Zhai
- New Dog Park within the existing park’s open space.
- Customized fence and gates. Repurposed boulders and logs for play features.
See current plans here for the Burdick Dog Park
Dypski Park Improvements
Address: 1225 S. Ellwood Avenue, 21224
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
- Relocation of the pavilion to Gwynns Falls Leakin Park at Sloman Drive
- New playground, two shade shelters, and a decorative fountain.
The estimated duration of construction is Spring 2021 to Spring 2022
See current plans here for the Dypski Park Improvements
Garrett Park Improvements
Address: 3560 3rd Street, MD 21225
Project Manager: Jennifer Zhai
- Removing impervious area to reduce the overall court area, resurfacing the remaining court area to install two new basketball courts and one new futsal court;
- Constructing a bio-retention area to treat runoff from the remaining court area.
Review the current designs for the Garrett Park Improvements
Gwynns Falls Leakin - Park Pavilion Relocation
Address: 4921 Windsor Mill Road
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
- New three-phase electric service for future athletic field improvements
- Complete electrical interior and exterior improvements to open the ADA Comfort Station
- Re-erect the 1873 pavilion on a new concrete slab
- 2 new outdoor grills with burnt coal ash receptacle
- New drinking fountain and a trash receptacle
The estimated duration of construction is April 2021 to Spring 2022
Scope of Work for the Gwynns Falls - Leakin Park Pavilion Relocation
Gwynns Falls Maintenance Yard Improvements
Address: 2905 Hillsdale Road, 21201
Project Manager: Bivek Poudyal
- Relocation of the pavilion to Gwynns Falls Leakin Park at Sloman Drive
- New playground, two shade shelters, and a decorative fountain.
See current plans for the Gwynns Falls Maintenance Yard Improvements
Patterson Park Entrance Improvements
Address: 100 South Linwood Avenue, 21224
Project Description:
- Removing impervious areas from the existing pathway and seeding the area.
- Resurfacing entrance plaza with asphalt pavers.
- Resurface the existing sidewalk at the entranceway.
- Install landscape bedding with curb and fence
Review the current designs for the Patterson Park Entrance Improvements
Click here to review the site location.
Pimlico Safety Academy Field Improvements
At this phase, our contract administrator has worked with the project manager and design consultants to prepare a construction document package that will be publically advertised for bid. Contractors that meet city pre-qualifications for the work and can demonstrate adherence to all City contract requirements, including Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office (MWBOO), goals, wage rates, local hiring, etc., are eligible to bid.
Want to work with the City of Baltimore as a contractor? Click here to pre-qualify.
Reptile House Renovation
Address: Greenspring Avenue and Beechwood Drive, 21215
Project Manager: Lance Decker, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
Full interior renovation of the historic Reptile House to create new City office space. The Reptile House was originally a part of the Maryland Zoo as an exhibition site until it closed its doors in 2004. These renovations will be a complete interior transformation into useable office space while maintaining the look and feel of the original building.
See current plans for the Reptile House Renovation
Mary E. Rodman Recreation Center Renovation
Address: 3600 W. Mulberry Street, 21229
Project Manager: Bivek Poudyal
- A significant renovation of interior spaces, restroom upgrades, and airlock addition.
- Complete roof replacement.
See current plans for the Mary E. Rodman Recreation Center Renovation
Riverside Athletic Fields
Pimlico
Funded projects are shepherded by the project manager through the design process including Schematic Design, Concept Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents. Community input is a vital part of this process. When appropriate, projects are submitted to necessary review agencies for approval. Upon full approval, a project can then be advertised for construction and a building permit obtained.
*Note: This is a small snapshot of the many projects that are active in the design process. At any one time, there are over 50 Capital projects in various stages of planning and design.
Easterwood Skatepark
Address: 1530 N. Bentalou St. 21216
Project Manager: Larissa Torres, PLA
- This new skatepark will expand recreational opportunities at Easterwood Park with between 6,000 and 10,000 square feet of new skate features
- The first Design Input meeting will take place in October 2020
Review current design concepts: video/PDF
Review early design presentations for the Easterwood Skatepark
Winan’s Meadow Center
Address: 4500 N. Franklintown Road, 21217
Project Manager: Lance Decker, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
- Demolition of the existing restroom building.
- New Welcome Center for park programs and public restrooms.
See current plans for the Winan’s Meadow Center
Leakin Park Athletic Fields
Address: 4921 Windsor Mill Road
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
- Two baseball fields, an artificial multipurpose turf field, storage shed, and new park walks
- Fall 2021 – submit 100% Stormwater conceptual masterplan for DPW review and approval
- Fall 2022 – Phase one construction to install a new artificial multipurpose turf field with athletic field lights and connecting walks.
Clifton Mansion’s North Landscape Ground Improvements
Address: 2701 St. Lo Drive, 21213
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
- Preliminary conceptual plan reviewed with the public (August 2020)
- Continue to develop program site improvements with a concept plan
- Based on the design meeting, design is on hold for the park masterplan
Federal Hill Park East Slope Repair
Address: 300 Warren Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
Project Manager: Kate Brower
- Construction Documents for the remaining slope repair are in process.
- Temporary stone drainage areas will be replaced with grass
- Additional under-drains and slope stabilization will be added toward Key Highway.
- Previously planned access stairs and plazas have been dropped from the project due to community concerns.
Chick Webb, Madison Square, & City Springs Master Plan
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
Project Update: Baltimore City's Housing and Community Development will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 pm for the HUD loan application to fund BCRP's Chick Webb Recreation Center renovation and expansion project. The meeting will be held via Zoom. To join, the meeting or to review the draft application and provide your feedback. Both will be available until March 17, 2022.
Background
The design effort for Chick Webb MRC and City Springs Park stems from the Perkins Somerset Oldtown (PSO) Transformation Plan by the Housing Authority of Baltimore City and is partially funded by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Grant Program. Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks (BCRP) also included Madison Square Recreation Center in the design effort since it is close by and its program elements should complement those in Chick Webb.
BCRP’s planning effort has involved an extensive public engagement and has included ongoing guidance from a Working Group and public meetings. The Working Group is made up of residents, community leaders and businesses, local institutions, elected officials, and city agencies. Three public meetings were held on 6/12/19 (1), 8/14/19 (2), and 12/19/19 (3). Click the meeting date to review past presentations. A series of more localized public meetings were also held with students of City Springs ES/MS, youth at Chick Webb and Madison Square Recreation Centers, and Latrobe Homes residents. In addition to the public meetings, Perkins Homes residents have been kept informed of the planning process as part of their monthly tenant meetings. Review our most recent 4.24.20 meeting presentation.
Next Steps
- Chick Webb Memorial Recreation Center Phase II – Work on Design and Construction Documents to begin March /April 2021
- Anticipated Working Group Meeting April 2021
- An anticipated public meeting regarding a final concept plan for Madison Square Recreation Center and Park – late April 2021
- Establish Art/Historic Interpretation Working Group April/May 2021
- Application for HUD Section 108 Loan for Chick Webb Memorial Rec Center Summer 2021
CC Jackson Park Expansion
Address: 4910 Park Heights Ave, 21215
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- Design Development underway
- Park Heights Renaissance Public meeting planned for October 14, 2021
Walter P Carter Pool
Address: 820 East 43rd St, Baltimore MD 21212
Project Manager: Raymond Nyakoe
- New Pool
- New Bathhouse
Henrietta Lacks & Patterson Pool Improvements
Address: 100 Ensor Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
148 S Linwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
Project Manager: Raymond Nyakoe
- Renovation of Pools
Towanda & Coldstream Pools
Address: 4100 Towanda Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
1401 Fillmore St. Baltimore, MD 21218
Project Manager: Raymond Nyakoe
- Renovation of Pools
Dewees Park Improvements
Address: 5501 Ivanhoe Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212
Project Manager: Jennifer Zhai
- Construct Memorial Garden
- Playground replacement and new tot-lot installation
- Construct a walking path loop through the park
- Storm Water Management facilities
Patterson Entrances – Phase II
Address: 100 South Linwood Avenue, 21224
Project Manager: Jennifer Zhai
- Installing an auto gate system at the entrance drive
- Potential widen partially of the driveway
- Signage updates
Clifton/Patterson Entry Pier Restoration
Address: 2801 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21218
100 South Linwood Avenue, MD 21224
Project Manager: Jennifer Zhai
- Clifton Park: Gateway pillar restoration:
- St. Lo Dr at Harford Rd
- St. Lo Dr at Sinclair Ln
- Patterson Park: Gateway pillar restoration
- E. Baltimore St. at N. Lakewood Ave
- Eastern Ave. At S. Linwood Ave.
Parkview Rec Center
Morrell Park Field House
Riverside Park Field House
Bocek Community Center – Phase II
Address: 4600 Lanier Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
Project Manager: Raymond Nyakoe/ Lance Decker
- New Gymnasium
Patterson Boat Lake
Robert C Marshall Field
James D Gross Rec Center
Address: 4600 Lanier Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
Project Manager: Raymond Nyakoe
- ADA Improvements
- Interior Renovations
Mary E Rodman Site Improvements
Chick Webb Memorial Recreation Center
Address: 1401 East Monument Street aka 623 North Eden Street, 21205
Project Managers: Lance Decker, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- Received CHAP approval on August 10, 2021
- Design Development drawings completed Sept 2021
- Exhibit Working Committee to discuss historical themes and art, first meeting scheduled for September 20, 2021
- Construction Document phase on track
- Anticipated construction starts January 2023.
Periodically, parks and regions of parks associated with larger development plans are subject to Master Planning. The Master Planning process is a community-driven effort to think holistically about a design that serves as a framework for phased implementation.
Druid Lake Vision Plan
Project Manager: Adam Boarman, RLA
Background
Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks has embarked on a Vision Planning effort to reimagine the future of Druid Lake. As part of this project, BCRP is soliciting input from the citizens of Baltimore to help shape the way visitors and residents use this space.
Learn about the Druid Lake Vision Plan and how you can help guide this iconic park's future growth and development.
Please join our team in a series of virtual public meetings where we will share the history of this place and start to think through ideas for its future. All voices are welcome to this discussion as we continue our hard work to make all Baltimore Parks meet the needs of all!
Next Steps
- Rescheduled In-Person Public Meeting 2 - June 23, 2021; weather permitting.
- An anticipated public meeting regarding a final concept plan for Druid Lake – Fall 2021
Watch – DLVP Virtual Public Meeting 1 Video & DLVP Virtual Public Meeting 2 Video
PDF – Public Meeting 2 - Presentation slides
Community survey meeting 2 – Open until June 25, 2021
Canton Waterfront Park Master Plan
3001 Boston St, 21224
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- Final Master Plan report in the process.
- Report completion is anticipated in late fall 2021.
Solo Gibbs Park Master Plan
1044 Leadenhall St, 21230
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- Draft Final Report issued December 2020. The final report is anticipated by December 2021.
- One tennis court on the north section of the park (north of Hamburg Street) was refinished and one was demolished in Spring 2021.
- Basketball Court under I-395 to be upgraded with resurfacing, new hockey goals and basketball hoops, striping, logos, and fencing to be donated by the Washington Capitals. Anticipated completion Fall 2021.
- Plans for the demolition of Sharp Leadenhall ES are in discussion with the State.
- Design Development and Construction Documents for Phases 1A, 1B, and 1C of the master plan are anticipated to begin in late fall 2021. The process will include public meetings.
Florence Cummings Park Master Plan
2501 Maisel St, 21230
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- Final Report completed January 2020
- The first phase of implementation of the Park Master Plan was a Ninja-Warrior-style fitness course, developed with the Westport community and built-in collaboration with KABOOM! (August 2019)
North Harford Vision Plan
Address: 6800 Hamlet Ave, Baltimore, MD 21234
Project Manager: Jennifer Zhai
- Preliminary Community Workshop - August 24 (Virtual)
- Preliminary Community Workshop – August 26 (In-person)
- Vision Plan for park improvements
City Springs Park
Address: 1600 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- The Concept Plan was completed in conjunction with the larger planning process for Chick Webb Recreation Center and Madison Square Recreation Center and Park.
- The final report is in process with anticipated completion in late Fall 2021.
- Development of Design and Construction Documents for Phase 1 upgrade/expansion of the outdoor pool anticipated to begin Winter 2022.
Madison Square Recreation Center and Park
Address: 1401 E Biddle St
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- The Concept Plan was completed in conjunction with the larger planning process for Chick Webb Recreation Center and City Springs Park.
- The final report is in process with anticipated completion in late Fall 2021.
Chick Webb, Madison Square, & City Springs Master Plan
Address: Various; Associated with the CHOICE Plan
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- The final report is anticipated by the late fall/winter of 2021
CC Jackson Park Expansion Master Plan
Address: 4910 Park Heights Ave, 21215
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- Final Plan report anticipated by end of 2021
Gwynns Falls Park Campground Feasibility Study
Address: Gwynns Falls Park
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- Final Feasibility Study report completed in April 2020
- Design Development and Construction Documents are anticipated to begin work in late fall 2021