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 a 35,000 square footage rec center that will include a gymnasium, natatorium, performance theater, fitness studio, and community space.
- Exterior improvements will include a splash pad and basketball court
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.
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
ABC/Catherine Street Park, Phase II
Address: 501 S. Catherine Street, 21223
Project Manager: Denise Johnson-Caldwell, MLA, CPSI, NGICP
Having held a grand opening of the new park features in September as part of the National Recreation and Parks Convention, we’ve been eagerly anticipating the completion of the field house. The structure, set to open this Spring, will house restrooms, storage, and flexible community space.
Harlem Park Recreation Center Reopening
Address: 700 N. Calhoun St. 21217
Project Manager: Lance Decker, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
Status Update:
In August 2019, Harlem Park Recreation Center in West Baltimore opened its doors to the public for the first time since its closing in 2012. Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, in collaboration with the University of Maryland Medical Center, restored and renovated the center. New lighting, books, games and sporting equipment, an upgraded multipurpose room, among other updates, were added to the center.
Watch the video from UMMC on how this renovation came together
Baltimore Sun: Article 1, Article 2
McKim Park Playground
Address: 1251 E. Fayette St, 21202
Project Manager: Denise Johnson-Caldwell, MLA, CPSI, NGICP
Status Update:
New playground, basketball court, and walking paths in collaboration with the construction of the Ronald McDonald House.
Florence Cummings Fitness Equipment
Address: 2501 Maisel St, 21230
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
Status Update:
The first phase implementation of the Park Master Plan developed with the Westport community. The Ninja-Warrior style fitness course was built in collaboration with KABOOM!
Shake & Bake Bowling Alley Renovation
Address: 1601 Pennsylvania Ave, 21217
Project Managers: Wally Stephenson, Demos Anastasiades, Matt Otremba, and Lance Decker, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
Status Update:
Complete renovation, including 24 regulation bowling lanes, scoring systems, lounge-style seating, concessions, an arcade, and billiards.
Explore Shake and Bake's Page Here!
See images from the opening here
Little Italy Bocce Courts
Address: 902 Stiles St, 21202
Project Manager: Adam Boarman, RLA
Status Update:
Renovation of two existing bocce courts to provide shade, pedestrian seating, lighting, and ADA access while improving court drainage.
See images from the opening here
ABC/Catherine Street Park, Phase I
Address: 501 S. Catherine Street, 21223
Project Manager: Denise Johnson-Caldwell, MLA, CPSI, NGICP
Status Update Phase I Completed:
- The playground, splash pad, and basketball court opened in September as part of a Grand Opening celebration with the National Recreation & Parks Association
- Phase II is currently under construction
See images from the opening here
Watch how this project came together
Latrobe Field House
1627 E Fort Ave. 21230
Project Manager: Adam Boarman, RLA
Status Update:
Originally designed and built in the early 1900s, the 1,665 square feet pavilion will serve as an iconic modern structure for Latrobe Park while maintaining many design aesthetics from the original design. The reconstructed building will provide park goers with two new restrooms, storage space, and a performance stage with movie projection capabilities. Latrobe Park was designed and built-in 1904 by the Olmsted family, a significant name in the park construction community around the United States, including Central Park. Latrobe Park is a historic park in the city of Baltimore, but it is located in the historic neighborhood of Locust Point as recognized by the National Historic Register.
At this phase in the process, 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 general contractor.
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 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.
Watch how this project came together!
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. To explore all of the new features of Rash Field Park click here.
Druid Hill Aquatic Center
Address: 3001 East Dr, 21217
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
Major pool improvements to include a new kiddie splash pool, renovated main pools and mechanical systems, aquatic play structures, and shade features. To complement the aquatic upgrades, a brand new bathhouse will include restrooms, locker rooms, and concessions. The re-opening of the pool is projected for the 2022 swim season.
Community Feedback Surveys:
Survey #1 - 2/14/20 & Survey #2 - 2/18/20
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.
Racheal Wilson Memorial Park Playground
Address: 129 S. Calverton Road, 21223
Project Manager: Jennifer Zhai
- New play equipment
- New Pour-in-place rubber safety surface area
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.
Patterson Park Athletic Field Lighting
Address: 200 Linwood Avenue, 21224
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
Lighting upgrades for the multipurpose field at UTZ Twardowicz and two softball diamonds at Ortmann Field.
Estimated end of construction is April / May 2021
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
Address: 6101 Hillen Road, 21239
Project Manager: Lance Decker, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
A significant renovation of the locker rooms, main bathrooms, lobby, concessions, and exterior entrance sequence
Jones Falls Trail – Phase V
Project Manager: David Tornkvist
- Stretching from Cylburn Arboretum through Mount Washington Village, this latest section of the trail traverses a wide variety of landscapes and elevation changes. Of note is the pedestrian bridge over Northern Parkway which has taken on iconic status for the trail that is anticipated for completion this Summer.
- 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
Dypski Park Improvements
Address: 1213 S. Ellwood Avenue, 21224
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
- Relocation of an open-air pavilion to Gwynns Falls Leakin Park at Sloman Drive
- New playground, shelters, benches, bike rack, and decorative water fountain.
Current Budget: $891,000
Estimated duration of construction is Spring 2021 to Spring 2022
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 building to be provided by Baltimore City Public Schools
- 50% construction plan review to be shared with community April / May 2021
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.
Patterson Park Entrance Improvements
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 existing sidewalk at the entranceway.
- Install landscape bedding with curb and fence.
Review the current designs here
Review site location here
Garrett Park Improvements
3560 3rd Street, MD 21225
Project Manager: Jennifer Zhai
- Removing impervious area to reduce the overall court area, resurfacing remaining court area to install two new basketball courts and one new futsal court;
- Constructing a bioretention area to treat runoff from the remaining court area.
Review the current designs here
At this point in the process, funded projects are moved 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 principal review agencies for approval. Upon full approval, a project can then be advertised for construction, and a building permit obtained. At any one time, there are over 50 Capital projects in various stages of planning and design.
Check out the latest projects that are currently in the design phase:
Clifton Park - Rita Church Athletic Field
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
Project partner is Baltimore City Public Schools
- New synthetic multi-purpose turf field with new sports lighting
- New bleachers, running track and permiter fence
- New athletic storage building (for Department of Recreation and Parks use)
- Future new bathrooms and storage building to be provided by Baltimore City Public Schools
- 50% construction plan review to be shared with community April / May 2021.
Current Budget: $4,200,000
Review the current designs here
Hall Springs at Herring Run Parks
Address: 3900 Harford Road, 21207
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
- Improve parking area and driveway for ADA-compliant access and safety.
- New playground
- New picnic areas with shelters
- Proposed access walks to connect to greenway trail and historic grotto (Hall Springs)
- Stormwater improvements
- Preliminary Design meeting with the community to develop priority improvement list Spring 2021.
Gwynns Falls Leakin Park Pavilion Relocation
Address: 2001 Sloman Drive, 21207
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
- A 50 ft. x 60 ft. open air pavilion relocated from Dypski Park in Canton.
- Pavilion improvements will include new interior uplights lights, concrete pad, ADA compliant concrete walk, drinking fountain and picnic grills.
- Complete existing ADA comfort station/ building improvements (electrical).
- Install new 400 amp electric service for ADA comfort station and future athletic field improvements.
- The pavilion relocation award of contract includes the Dypski Park playground improvement.
Current Budget: $ 630,000 (only the construction work improvements at GFLP)
Estimated duration of construction is April 2021 to Spring 2022
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 here
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.
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 a useable office space while maintaining the look and feel of the original building.
Gwynns Falls Maintenance Yard Improvements
Address: 2905 Hillsdale Road, 21201
Project Manager: Bivek Poudyal
Major renovation for park staff includes offices, restrooms and storage space.
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 air-lock addition.
- Complete roof replacement.
Leakin Park Athletic Fields
Address: 2001 Sloman Drive, 21207
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
- A new multipurpose artificial turf field to include sports lights and bleachers.
- New access walks to connect the existing parking lot and street to this new athletic field.
- New access walks to connect the existing parking lot to city farm garden.
- Conceptual stormwater management site plan to be presented to the community in Spring 2021.
Clifton Mansion’s North Landscape Ground Improvements
Address: 2701 St. Lo Drive, 21213
Project Manager: Will Andersen, PLA
- Renovation of existing parking lot areas, access drive and walkways to provide handicap accessibility to the mansion’s northwest door entrance.
Federal Hill Park East Slope Repair
Address: 300 Warren Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
Project Manager: Kate Brower
- Construction Documents for 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.
Periodically, parks and regions of parks associated with more extensive 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 Boardman, 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
Chick Webb, Madison Square, & City Springs Master Plan
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
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 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.
- The PSO Transformation Plan can be found here.
- Refer to this link for PSO Transformation Plan updates and progress.
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 here.
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
- 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
4910 Park Heights Ave, 21215
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- Percent Complete: 95%
- The final report is in process.
- Next Community Meeting date and time to be announced.
Canton Waterfront Park Master Plan
3001 Boston St, 21224
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- Percent complete: 95%
- Work underway on final plan report
Solo Gibbs Park Master Plan
1044 Leadenhall St, 21230
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- I-395 Basketball Court (under I-395) resurfacing Spring 2021. Sponsored by Washington Capitals Ice Hockey
Florence Cummings Park Master Plan
2501 Maisel St, 21230
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
Gwynns Falls Park Campground Facility Study
Address: 4201 Gwynns Falls Parkway 21216
Project Manager: Kate Brower, MSUP, MLA
- Existing campground improvements
- Feasibility Study underway to look at improvements to campground pavilion, camping areas, existing conditions of water line, electrical and potential pedestrian bridge across the Gwynns Falls.
- Stakeholder Meeting: TBD