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Statement from the Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park Regarding Park SafetyNovember 11, 2026 We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a cyclist’s life following a violent incident in the park. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and loved ones, as well as everyone in our community affected by this tragedy. This incident is another reminder of the need for a comprehensive safety plan and coordinated strategies to ensure Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone. Our park should be a place where residents and visitors can safely enjoy nature, recreation, and community. FOGFLP remains committed to working alongside Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, Park Rangers, Baltimore City Police Department, Mayor Brandon Scott's office, community organizations, and state and local leaders to develop a coordinated and comprehensive park safety strategy. This includes advocating for increased ranger resources, improved lighting and emergency communications infrastructure, safer and more welcoming facilities, and additional staffing to support daily park operations. Ensuring a safe and welcoming park will require sustained collaboration, thoughtful planning, and meaningful public investment. We believe our partners share this commitment, and we look forward to working together to identify solutions and secure the resources needed to make Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park safer for everyone. Pickett Slater Harrington Executive Director Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park (FOGFLP) We’ll keep our community informed as more confirmed information becomes available. |
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Upcoming Events in Gwynns Falls-Leakin Park |
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Get events like these in your inboxWe share event previews, volunteer opportunities, and park updates — about once a month. |
DISCOVER THE PARK |
PARK AND TRAIL MAPFind your way. Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park covers more than 1,000 acres — one of the largest urban woodland parks in the country. Download the trail map and start exploring. |
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHTA film about a park you thought you knew. Hidden in Plain Sight explores the history, ecology, and community that make Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park one of Baltimore's best-kept secrets. |
STORIES IN THE PARKThis park has been part of Baltimore for generations. Share a favorite memory — a trail, a first visit, a photograph — and help us build a living archive of the park's history. |
| VolunteerNearly 1,000 acres of forest, trails, and streams in the middle of Baltimore requires consistent stewardship. There are opportunities to help with the physical work of clearing paths and pulling invasives. But stewardship takes more than a strong back: we also need help with events, outreach, photography, and more. |
Support the parkBaltimore's largest park is in the middle of a historic moment. Maryland has committed $4.28 million toward a city-state partnership for Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. And we're at the table making sure it becomes real. We don't receive that funding. What we run on is donor support. Your gift funds our capacity to keep showing up: in Annapolis, in planning meetings, and on the ground in the park. |  Years of advocacy made this check possible. Donor support made those years possible |
Meet our new Executive Director |
As we enter a pivotal year for Gwynns Falls Leakin Park, we’re proud to introduce the new leader of our movement — Pickett Slater Harrington. A Maryland Master Naturalist, civic leader, and passionate advocate for equity in the outdoors, Pickett brings more than two decades of experience in community engagement, public service, and environmental stewardship. He joins Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park with a bold, community-powered vision for 2026 — focused on building a park that is welcoming, well-cared for, and shaped by the people who love it. |
Vision & Priorities for 2026We will be focused on the state–city partnership which will advance in Annapolis. In addition our 2026 work will be guided by three pillars. PILLAR 1: ACCESS & INCLUSION - A park that is open, welcoming, safe, and usable for all people and all neighborhoods. PILLAR 2: CARE & BEAUTIFUL SPACES - A park that is safe, clean, restorative, and maintained to the highest standard. PILLAR 3: ENGAGED COMMUNITY & ADVOCACY - A park shaped and protected by the people who use it |
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On the western edge of Baltimore, right where Interstate 70 terminates.
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| Mailing Address: Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park 5214 Windsor Mill Rd Gwynn Oak MD 21207 |
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