Boone Street/Ujamaa Cove

A small park with a gravel path, green grass, and a few trees under a clear blue sky. There are picnic tables, a tree stump, and parked cars in the background.

2101 Boone Street

Neighborhood: East Baltimore Midway

Scope of work

  • Community Engagement

  • Construction

  • Fundraising

  • Project Management

Parks & People’s role

  • Project Manager

Amenities

  1. Planting beds

  2. Fencing

  3. Shipping container

  4. Walkways

  5. Landscaping

Partners

  1. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MDHCD)

  2. O’Hara Development Partners

  3. Nature Sacred

  4. EnviroCollab

As part of a broader neighborhood revitalization effort, Ujamaa Cove saw the creation of a new community park that delivers multiple benefits to the surrounding area. This green space contributes to Baltimore City's goal of doubling its tree canopy from 20% to 40% by 2037, with four trees planted on-site. It also provides valuable recreational space, serves as a hub for community gatherings, and supports local biodiversity by offering habitat for wildlife. Importantly, the park helps address longstanding inequities in park distribution, ensuring more equitable access to nature and outdoor amenities.

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Boone Street/Ujamaa Cove

Address: 2101 Boone Street

Neighborhood: East Baltimore Midway

Size: 25,000 square feet

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