Parks & People Celebrates Completion of Hamilton Elementary/Middle School Phase II Schoolyard Renovation
Community members, students, and local leaders gather outside Hamilton Elementary/Middle School to celebrate a ribbon‑cutting marking a new improvement to the school grounds.
On January 8, 2026, Parks & People gathered with partners, funders, and community members to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Phase II of the schoolyard renovations at Hamilton Elementary/Middle School in Northeast Baltimore. Launched in 2019, the project set out to transform the schoolyard into a safe, welcoming space for outdoor play—while also delivering environmental benefits like reduced stormwater runoff through soil decompaction and increased use of revitalized play areas. With more than $700,000 invested in the Westfield community, the completed phase features new playground equipment, thoughtful landscaping and hardscapes, four newly planted trees, and a vibrant walking path that invites movement, connection, and everyday moments of wonder.
“Our kids deserve the best.”
Parks & People staff stand alongside Hamilton Elementary/Middle School students at the ribbon cutting celebrating the newly renovated schoolyard, gathered on the colorful play surface outside the school.
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