Baltimore, Maryland
Leon Day Park: Case Description
Leon Day Park, a large meadow located along the Gwynns Falls Trail in Baltimore, was a centerpiece of Olmsted's vision for the city. Underused since hit by a hurricane in 1972, revitalization of the park was initiated in 1995 as part of a larger plan for the Gwynns Falls Trail, by two non-profit groups, the Trust for Public Land and the Parks & People Foundation. The park revitalization project was part of a process to broaden the constituency for the Gwynns Falls Trail by developing a "punctuation point" of active athletic and playground facilities along the trail. The effort was intended to reach a low income and working class African-American community adjacent to the trail by addressing their concerns about the lack of facilities for area youth. A community design charrette, facilitated by volunteer architects and landscape designers, was held with neighborhood residents and city representatives to develop a master plan for the park. A local engineering firm was hired to develop the final site plan following the community's site improvement recommendations. Construction funds were donated by Parks & People, the Trust for Public Land, and by the Baltimore Orioles for a state of the art baseball field ($200,000). The city promised funds ($150,000) and developed a timeline, budget and construction schedule. Currently under construction, the park is scheduled to be completed by March 1, 1999. The baseball field will be ready for play inthe Spring 2000. A special committee of the citywide Gwynns Falls Trail Council will handle publicity and fund raising for the park.
Plan for Leon Day Park. The plan includes baseball diamonds, a football field, new basketball courts, a bike path, a playground, picnic areas, and a concession stand.
Leon Day Park: Step by Step Master Planning Process
Plans courtesy of Baltimore Trust For Public Land.
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