Uniting Baltimore Through Parks

Parks reimagined to inspire
city youth and families.

Each day, we assemble with a unified purpose to continue increasing easy access for every child to find inspirational outdoor spaces and activities…
within walking distance from their homes.

Programs with Purpose

Stand in the middle of a park. Close your eyes and listen for a few minutes.
What you hear is the collective energy of hundreds of people gathering to learn, share, and grow.
Families, students and teammates leave with confidence, new friendships and new skills.

Superkids Camp

A six-week enrichment program designed to help elementary school-aged students improve and maintain scholastic skills during summer months.

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Middle School Sports

Brings teams together to engage in
meaningful and fun character development and athletic skill building activities and competitive play.

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Branches

High school students explore green careers, improve public parks, enjoy outdoor recreation, and conduct environmental science.

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Investment Numbers

Making An Impact In Our Communities

Baltimore city residents have access to beautiful parks and lively greenspaces in underserved communities.

Middle school aged youth reached in 14 city public schools through 9 sports leagues

Percentage of students enrolled in 2019 SuperKids Camp that finished at or above grade level reading.

Youth, per year, engaged in out of school programs promoting environmental education, social-emotional competency, and character development

Percentage of Branches interns who were accepted into college, a job training program, or offered employment upon graduation.

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Amount Parks & People has raised and re-invested in Baltimore parks, recreation, and environmental programs.

Saratoga Gateway Park
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Saratoga Gateway Park

Things are moving along at Saratoga Gateway Park! This park is an extension of Kirby Lane Park, which was completed in partnership with the Franklin Square Community and Bon Secours in 2019. This phase of the project replaces 10 former vacant properties with […]

Announcing an exciting, new opportunity happening at Parks & People this spring!

Seeds of Knowledge @ Creative City Public Charter School is a six-week after-school academic enrichment program for rising 1st- 5th grade students in Baltimore City. We focus our efforts on reading, environmental literacy, social emotional learning, and fostering an appreciation of the environment through […]

“As Parks & People Foundation’s President & CEO, and as a native Baltimorean, it is my goal to give the children of my beloved city every chance to succeed. I know firsthand the transformative power of programs that embrace the talent and desire for learning within children and help them reach their potential.”

Franklin Lance

President & CEO

“My most memorable experience this season was being able to really experience proper teamwork and a good relationship with my teammates. Having a good, friendly competitive relationship with other teams. But the best experience has to be growing close to people and making connections I didn’t ever think I’d make.”

Maya

Middle Schools Sports Participant

“I made so many new friends. We planted a garden and came back all summer to make sure vegetables were growing. They grew. And then we made pizzas with our garden toppings!”

Branches Student

Branches Participant

“Branches is a meaningful internship for young people that provides space to grow as environmental stewards and opportunities to engage and improve Baltimore communities.”

Blake Wrigley

Branches Team Leader

Ready to get involved?

We cannot achieve our mission without the help and support of peple like you.
We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups of all sizes,
abilities and interests to serve as a committed and caring volunteer.

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Parks reimagined to inspire city youth and families.

Each day, we assemble with a unified purpose to continue increasing easy access for every child to find inspirational outdoor spaces and activities… within walking distance from their homes.

Programs with Purpose

Stand in the middle of a park. Close your eyes and listen for a few minutes. What you hear is the collective energy of hundreds of people gathering to learn, share, and grow. Families, students and teammates leave with confidence, new friendships and new skills.

Superkids Camp

Middle School Sports

Branches

Investment Numbers

Making An Impact In Our Communities

Saratoga Gateway Park

Saratoga Gateway Park

Announcing an exciting, new opportunity happening at Parks & People this spring!

“I made so many new friends. We planted a garden and came back all summer to make sure vegetables were growing. They grew. And then we made pizzas with our garden toppings!”

“Branches is a meaningful internship for young people that provides space to grow as environmental stewards and opportunities to engage and improve Baltimore communities.”

Ready to get involved?

We cannot achieve our mission without the help and support of peple like you. We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups of all sizes, abilities and interests to serve as a committed and caring volunteer.

Parks reimagined to inspire
city youth and families.

Each day, we assemble with a unified purpose to continue increasing easy access for every child to find inspirational outdoor spaces and activities…
within walking distance from their homes.

Stand in the middle of a park. Close your eyes and listen for a few minutes.
What you hear is the collective energy of hundreds of people gathering to learn, share, and grow.
Families, students and teammates leave with confidence, new friendships and new skills.

We cannot achieve our mission without the help and support of peple like you.
We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups of all sizes,
abilities and interests to serve as a committed and caring volunteer.