Stockton Street Park

Stockton Street Park is transforming the narrative of Penn North—from a place once known as the epicenter of the 2015 civil unrest to a vibrant new community green space. Located at 2408 N. Stockton Street, the park converts 22 formerly vacant lots into a welcoming 3,050-square-foot destination for recreation, reflection, and connection.

Created through collaboration among residents, community leaders, artists, and project partners, Stockton Street Park honors the rich history and cultural significance of the Pennsylvania Avenue corridor while creating new opportunities for community investment and neighborhood pride. As part of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District, the park incorporates public art that reflects and celebrates the corridor’s enduring legacy as a hub of Black arts, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and civic life. In partnership with community members, the park features custom decorative gates designed and fabricated by local artist Nick Ireys and a mural by Baltimore artist Jordan Lawson with assistance from muralist Rodney Bulls, both of which draw inspiration from the neighborhood’s history, culture, and aspirations for the future. Landscaped green space supports gathering, play, and stewardship, creating a welcoming community destination that connects past, present, and future.

As part of Parks & People’s ongoing work to reimagine vacant and post-demolition spaces across Baltimore, Stockton Street Park demonstrates how community-driven green spaces can promote healing, celebrate local identity, and foster a stronger, healthier future for West Baltimore.