The Patterson Park community is comprised of several different organizations and initiatives, encouraging the growth of the neighborhood as a whole. Here, you can learn about enjoying all that the park has to offer, enrolling your children in one of our two new schools, what's happening with the arts and entertainment district on Eastern Avenue and much more!

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Patterson Park
Located about one mile from the Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and surrounded by eight solid, traditionally working class neighborhoods, Patterson Park is not only a gorgeous and historic green space, it’s the living, beating heart of our entire area. Rodger’s Bastion on Hampstead Hill, in the western end of the park, was the lookout point during a decisive moment in the War of 1812.

About twenty-five years later, the park officially came into being when William Patterson donated six acres near the top of Hampstead Hill for a “public walk.” Expanding incrementally, and not always logically, to its current 150 + acres, this green space redeems Southeast Baltimore’s monotony like an emerald jewel. Sadly, the park also suffered during Baltimore’s long decline. Many of its stately historic structures have been lost (the grand Music Pavilion to arson in 1972, for example).

Today, the park is once again our oasis. Historic structures like the Boat Lake, Pagoda and Marble Fountain have been restored, thanks to the partnership between The Friends of Patterson Park, Baltimore City’s Department of Recreation & Parks, many other organizations and countless volunteers. The park’s role as a recreational center goes back to the early 20th century, and its playing fields and ice rink are still well used and well loved.

New structures, such as a Children’s Playground, exercise trail and renovated swimming area are in the works. Patterson Park is the site of numerous festivals, concerts, sports activities and other events. Check out the Friends of Patterson Park website and other links to learn more about programs in our wonderful park!

Library Square
This intimate green space is home to the Patterson Park Branch of the Enoch Pratt Library, bordered by Fayette Street, Linwood Avenue and Pulaski Road. Today, a coalition of dedicated residents from Patterson Park Neighborhood and McElderry Park have launched an initiative to improve this green space, and to promote its potential as a cultural and commercial center for our area. This group, called The Neighbors of Library Square, meet regularly on the second Tuesday of the month in the basement of the library. If you’re interested in becoming part of an exciting revitalization effort, please contact Matt Clark.