Moravia Park Elementary Reading Garden
6201 Frankford Ave
Neighborhood: Frankford
Transforming a school courtyard into a colorful and versatile outdoor teaching lab for students
On September 25, 2024, Parks & People cut the ribbon on a transformed outdoor space at Moravia Park Elementary School. This outdoor reading garden provides opportunities for active student engagement, a quiet area for reading or emotional decompression, and a versatile environment that promotes both learning and well-being.
Our role
Parks & People managed the construction of the Moravia Park Elementary Ribbon Cutting Garden.
Partners
Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS)
Supporters
The renovation of the Moravia Park Elementary Reading Garden was made possible through the Harriet and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
The Vision
Moravia Park Elementary Reading Garden
Address: 6201 Frankford Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Neighborhood: Frankford
Project Type: Schoolyard renovation
Residents within a 0.25 mile radius: 1,772
Size: 5000 sq ft.
About:
Parks & People worked with school staff, BCPSS, and community partners to improve the Moravia Park Elementary schoolyard and exteriors at Moravia School in Baltimore, Maryland. P&P proposed a dual-phased approach to improve the space.