Harlem Avenue Pocket Park

833-837 Harlem Avenue

Neighborhood: Upton

Transforming vacant lots into multi-use community green space

Harlem Avenue Park is a transformative community enhancement project designed to infuse new energy into the Upton neighborhood by creating vibrant, multi-use greenspace.

Spanning 5,000 square feet of pervious surface, Harlem Avenue Pocket Park is designed to serve approximately 200 residents, offering a welcoming space for neighbors to gather, play, picnic, and care for their pets.

Harlem Avenue Pocket Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On November 15th, 2024, Parks & People, partners, funders, and community members gathered to cut the ribbon on the completed Harlem Avenue Pocket Park as part of the greater Upton Community revival.

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The Vision

 

Harlem Avenue Park

Address: 833-837 Harlem Avenue

Neighborhood: Upton

Project Type: Post-Demolition Pocket Park

Residents within a 0.25 mile radius: 2,924

Size: 0.07 acres

Project Partners:

  • Upton Planning Commitee

  • Maryland State DHCD

  • Baltimore City DHCD

  • Wells Fargo

  • DA Dunlevy