Frances Ellen Harper Park
Address: 1000 N. Carrollton Avenue
Neighborhood: Sandtown
On September 24, 2024, Parks & People cut the ribbon on Francis Ellen Harper Park, a transformative one-acre green space located at 1000 N Carrollton Ave. in the Sandtown neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Developed on 35 parcels of land following demolition, this vibrant park is part of the Baltimore City Green Network Plan, showcasing the city’s commitment to sustainability and community enhancement.
Parks & People’s Role
Parks & People worked with communities in East and West Baltimore on visioning for a post-demolition site space - evaluating challenges, opportunities, and desires. Our thoughtful designs, drummed up from deep and genuine community engagement, have brought to life a series of spaces to allow residents opportunities for respite and recreation while invigorating neighborhoods and the economy.
Partners
Baltimore City Department of Planning, Office of Sustainability
Intreegue Design
Live Green Landscape
Lafayette Square CDC
Supporters
The development of this park was made possible through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Project CORE, which invested $153k into the initiative. This project serves as a model for leveraging public funds to create impactful green spaces in urban settings.
Project Details
Address: 1000 N. Carrollton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
45,000 sq ft
Acres: 1.03
Residents impacted in .25 radius: 3,252
