REC ROLLOUT

In 2022, the City decided to revitalize its recreational spaces with a $120 million commitment. This includes $41 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to upgrade public spaces and parks, $5.5 million of which was allocated to updating playgrounds. BCRP’s Rec Rollout includes ribbon cuttings and a series of groundbreaking celebrations announcing upcoming recreational projects. The City is slated to continue upgrading playspaces and recreational facilities through 2026.  

Playgrounds in parks and schoolyards are vital resources for Baltimore youth, strengthening their physical, social, and emotional health. The City prioritizes providing children with safe, accessible playspaces in all neighborhoods. 

Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking Celebrations:

2025

• 2/7 - Easterwood Playground Ribbon Cutting
• 2/24 - Bocek Center Gymnasium Groundbreaking

2024

• 9/25 - Briscoe Park Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting
• 4/15 - Gardenville Recreation Center Groundbreaking
• 4/15 - Medfield Recreation Center Ribbon Cutting
• 4/23 - Candy Stripe Park Playground Ribbon Cutting
• 5/8 - Towanda Swimming Pool Groundbreaking
• 5/25 - Patterson Park Swimming Pool Ribbon Cutting
• 6/18 - Riverside Park Ribbon Cutting
• 6/20 - Coldstream Swimming Pool Groundbreaking
• 7/22 - Pimlico Field Park Ribbon Cutting
• 8/2 - Mary Pat Clarke Playground Unveiling
• 8/12 - Carroll Park Recreation Center Ribbon Cutting
• 8/30 - Ambrose Kennedy Swimming Pool Ribbon Cutting

2023

• 5/8- Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School Playground Ribbon Cutting
• 5/15- James D. Gross Recreation Center Groundbreaking 
• 5/24- Chick Webb Recreation Center Groundbreaking
• 6/21- Solo Gibbs Park Playground Ribbon Cutting 
• 7/10- Ambrose Kennedy Pool Groundbreaking   
• 9/25- Indiana Avenue Playground Groundbreaking 
• 11/15- Parkview Recreation Center Groundbreaking 
• 12/2- William J. Myers Pavilion Ribbon Cutting 
• 12/14- Radecke Playground Ribbon Cutting
• 12/20- Walter P. Carter Swimming Pool Groundbreaking