Johns Hopkins funds Adams Park overhaul in northeast Baltimore
A $20,000 contribution supports the replacement of playground equipment and the planting of native vegetation to manage stormwater runoff.
By Megan Ivanov ·
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine has committed $20,000 to revitalize Adams Park in the Coldstream Homestead Montebello neighborhood of northeast Baltimore. The funding covers the replacement of aging playground structures and the introduction of new landscaping designed to address local environmental challenges.
The physical renovation involves removing 2,000 square feet of existing concrete. In its place, crews will install 1,300 square feet of native plantings. This shift from hardscape to green space aims to increase water absorption and lower stormwater runoff. The added vegetation will also provide shade, helping to mitigate the urban heat island effect in the area.
Volunteers will execute the work this Saturday between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The event concludes with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Participants include members of the Johns Hopkins Center for Social Concern. The national nonprofit KABOOM! leads the construction efforts, having specialized in building playgrounds in under-resourced communities since its founding.
The park takes its name from Victorine Q. Adams, the first Black woman elected to the Baltimore City Council. The site is located at 1530 Montpelier St. Several local entities partner on the project, including the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, and Parks & People.
Source: Baltimore Fishbowl
