Friends of Gwynns falls leakin park |
State parks bring recreational, educational, and economic benefits to their host communities. Baltimore has never had a state park within its borders. But it has the perfect place for one: Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park (GFLP). Touching 18 neighborhoods and boasting 1,000 acres of forest, streams, trails, and recreation facilities, GFLP is one of the largest woodland parks in any Northeastern city. It offers the unique combination of a diverse ecosystem, splendid bicycle and walking trails, historic sites, and activities for all ages. But the park has fallen on hard times due to neglect of its physical infrastructure and the absence of dedicated staff to lead activities, provide security, and perform routine maintenance. As a state-city partnership park, GFLP can truly be the “Green Jewel of West Baltimore” – both a resource for underserved city communities and a regional destination for all of Central Maryland. With your help, we can make it happen. |
Don't Let this Effort Stall! Tell Our Officials to Move the Project Forward!! Governor Wes Moore signed our legislation for a state-city park study on May 16 – half a year ago. The bill calls for focus groups, a Stakeholder Advisory Committee, and a study of park conditions, but none of that is happening yet. Help us get things moving! See our CALL TO ACTION page. |
Governor Moore signs HB 1358 into law
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Why a state-city partnership is right for GFLP! FOGFLP Executive Director gave a talk at the 2024 Baltimore Herb Fest about the history and future of the park. You can read a transcript of his speech here. |
Media coverage |
Frequently asked questions about the State-City Partnership |
Leakin Park has been a Baltimore City park for decades. So why change things now? What will change? And how will we make this happen? We have the answers to your questions about the State-City partnership for Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. |
Make a tax deductible donation to FOGFLP | Help FOGFLP as we continue our advocacy for the park from the trails to City Hall to the State House and beyond! Your tax-deductible gift makes everything we do possible. Donate now |