Baltimore approves plan to let community groups buy vacant lots - Baltimore Sun
Stimulus money to fund facade improvements - Baltimore Sun
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Bike Raffle and Concert in the Park!
Exciting News! SOBO Sports has donated a bike for raffle to support the Friends of Carroll Park. This slick Gary Fisher bike will be auctioned at the Concert in the Park.
Tickets for the raffle can be purchased in two locations:
Light Street Cycles
1124 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
through August 12, 2009
OR
at Concert in the Park!
Wednesday August 12, 2009
7:00PM
Carroll Park
Washington Blvd at Bayard Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
The bike will be auctioned immediately following the Concert at 8:00PM.
Thank you SOBO Sports!
http://www.sobosports.com
Tickets for the raffle can be purchased in two locations:
Light Street Cycles
1124 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
through August 12, 2009
OR
at Concert in the Park!
Wednesday August 12, 2009
7:00PM
Carroll Park
Washington Blvd at Bayard Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
The bike will be auctioned immediately following the Concert at 8:00PM.
Thank you SOBO Sports!
http://www.sobosports.com
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Images and Video from Skatepark Painting
Here are some links to pictures and a video from the Skatepark Painting Project by Diggs Johnson students!
A big Thank you from FoCP for all of their effort!
A big Thank you from FoCP for all of their effort!
Photographs of Carroll Skate Park Painting and Cleaning on 5/13/09
Monday, June 15, 2009
News Updates
"Tour dem Parks, Hon" event in Carroll Park named a CRITIC'S PICK by the Baltimore City paper
City selects developer for Pigtown project
EPA Stimulus Funds to be used in Carroll Park area of Baltimore City
Two projects in Baltimore met the initial criteria for some funding: a $230,000 project under design in the Carroll Park area of Baltimore and a $125 million project in the bidding phase at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Carroll Park project will get the full amount, while $6 million is slated for Patapsco.
City selects developer for Pigtown project
EPA Stimulus Funds to be used in Carroll Park area of Baltimore City
Two projects in Baltimore met the initial criteria for some funding: a $230,000 project under design in the Carroll Park area of Baltimore and a $125 million project in the bidding phase at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Carroll Park project will get the full amount, while $6 million is slated for Patapsco.
June 2nd Meeting Recap
SOBO Sports Fundraiser for FoCP
SOBO Sports held a fundraiser to benefit the Friends of Carroll Park on June 4, 2009 at Mad River Grille in South Baltimore. FoCP appreciates the support of SOBO Sports and their continued presence at Carroll Park. Thank you!
Walking Pigtown: Building Community Block by Block
Friends of Carroll Park is working to submit a grant application to the Parks and People Foundation. The plan is to create a walking map/plan for the Pigtown neighborhood. By connecting Carroll Park with educational, historical, cultural, social and economic opportunities in Pigtown and adjacent communities, the map/plan will serve both residents and visitors; creating a launch pad for exciting programs in the neighborhood. More details to come!
Bylaws Review/Annual Dues
A review of the Friends of Carroll Park bylaws resulted in scheduling dues collection for membership with FoCP. Dues for this year are $10.00 and will be collected at the July 7th meeting. Come out and give our park a hand! See you then!
Concert in the Park!
The Concert in the Park at Carroll Park will be held Wednesday August 12th at 7:00PM. More exciting details to come!
SOBO Sports held a fundraiser to benefit the Friends of Carroll Park on June 4, 2009 at Mad River Grille in South Baltimore. FoCP appreciates the support of SOBO Sports and their continued presence at Carroll Park. Thank you!
Walking Pigtown: Building Community Block by Block
Friends of Carroll Park is working to submit a grant application to the Parks and People Foundation. The plan is to create a walking map/plan for the Pigtown neighborhood. By connecting Carroll Park with educational, historical, cultural, social and economic opportunities in Pigtown and adjacent communities, the map/plan will serve both residents and visitors; creating a launch pad for exciting programs in the neighborhood. More details to come!
Bylaws Review/Annual Dues
A review of the Friends of Carroll Park bylaws resulted in scheduling dues collection for membership with FoCP. Dues for this year are $10.00 and will be collected at the July 7th meeting. Come out and give our park a hand! See you then!
Concert in the Park!
The Concert in the Park at Carroll Park will be held Wednesday August 12th at 7:00PM. More exciting details to come!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Recap from May 5th Meeting
Carroll Park Field House
The field house building that burned in the park had become the subject of complaints; inadequate fencing was not protecting the site from disruption. Fortunately, safety measures have been taken in recent days to rectify this situation. Removal of the remainder of the structure is currently being discussed and processed by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks.
Donation to Diggs Johnson Students from Friends of Carroll Park
We are pleased to announce that the Friends of Carroll Park made a $500.00 contribution to the Students Sharing Coalition, Inc. for improvements to the skate park at Carroll Park. Students, teachers and skaters from Diggs Johnson Middle School, as part of Operation Aware service day, worked to beautify the skate park.
Southwest Baltimore Healthy Homes and Communities Initiative
The next meeting will take place Monday June 29, 2009 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at the Power House Church (1352 James Street, Baltimore, MD)
Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be held on June 2, 2009 at 7:00PM. Please remember that our membership dues are this month; so come prepared.
The field house building that burned in the park had become the subject of complaints; inadequate fencing was not protecting the site from disruption. Fortunately, safety measures have been taken in recent days to rectify this situation. Removal of the remainder of the structure is currently being discussed and processed by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks.
Donation to Diggs Johnson Students from Friends of Carroll Park
We are pleased to announce that the Friends of Carroll Park made a $500.00 contribution to the Students Sharing Coalition, Inc. for improvements to the skate park at Carroll Park. Students, teachers and skaters from Diggs Johnson Middle School, as part of Operation Aware service day, worked to beautify the skate park.
Southwest Baltimore Healthy Homes and Communities Initiative
The next meeting will take place Monday June 29, 2009 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at the Power House Church (1352 James Street, Baltimore, MD)
Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be held on June 2, 2009 at 7:00PM. Please remember that our membership dues are this month; so come prepared.
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