Virtual Input Meeting Monday About Sparrows Point Park Project

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — County officials will host a virtual community input meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. to share additional details about the Sparrows Point Park project co-located at Tradepoint Atlantic and to seek community feedback on the proposal. The meeting will be held via Webex. Residents can call in at 1-415-655-0001 and use the access code 180 607 2992.

The project will be the first entirely new park built by Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks in six years and will fill a longstanding recreational gap in the Edgemere-Sparrows Point area.

“Our parks allow us to come together, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate all our county has to offer and I’m thrilled that this new site will provide an engaging and supportive space for the Sparrows Point community—and beyond,” County Executive Johnny Olszewski said in a news release. “Growing up in the shadow of the steel mill, I’ve seen firsthand how Tradepoint Atlantic is transforming our local economy and I’m thankful for their continued partnership as we now work to provide this vibrant neighborhood hub that will connect our families and communities for generations to come.”

The proposed park will be a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum designed project that includes:

• 16,000 square foot community center with double court gym, two community-accessible activity rooms and concessions area
• Full-size synthetic turf field with LED lighting
• 10,000 square foot playground
• ADA accessible fishing pier and kayak launch
• Scenic walking path

"The opportunity to create a new waterfront park with amenities for citizens of all ages is rare and I am excited by the potential. We have advocated and discussed the possibility since the advent of Tradepoint Atlantic and they have always been open to the discussion," Councilman Todd K. Crandell said.