Sparrows Point Park Project

An aerial view of the Sparrows Point Park site. View more site photos.

The historic and famed Bethlehem Steel Mill in Sparrows Point is about to breathe new life thanks to Tradepoint Atlantic’s generous donation of a 22-acre waterview park site, located at 1900 Wharf Road in Baltimore.

This project will be the first entirely new park built by Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks in six years, and will fill a longstanding recreational gap in the Edgemere-Sparrows Point area.

Updates

The County Executive’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget includes funding for this project to be completely designed and constructed in one phase. This single phase, while adding additional design time to the project schedule, will result in project construction savings. 

View Site Plans and Photos

View the Sparrows Point Park concept plan (PDF) and progress photos.

Highlights

The proposed park plan will be a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum designed project that includes:

• 16,000 square foot community center with double court gym, two community-accessible activity rooms and concessions area
• Full-size synthetic turf field with LED lighting
• 10,000 square foot playground
• ADA accessible fishing pier and kayak launch
• Scenic walking path

Timeline

• December 2018—County Council unanimously approves the project.
• September 2019—First community input meeting.
• February 2020—Second community input meeting. Watch the recording.
• September 20, 2021—County Council to vote on donation agreement.
• Early 2022—Anticipated groundbreaking ceremony.

Contact Information

For more information or questions, email sparrowspointpark@baltimorecountymd.gov.