EVENTS & PROJECTS IN MOTION

What’s happening on the Middle Branch — ongoing programs, upcoming opportunities, events, and projects in motion

Pop-up Ice-Skating on the Waterfront at Middle Branch Park

January 27, 2026

Pop-up Ice-Skating on the Waterfront at Middle Branch Park
Join us for this free event in Middle Branch Park on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 1:00 - 5:00pm.

Events

Pop-up Ice-Skating on the Waterfront at Middle Branch Park

Pop-up Ice-Skating on the Waterfront at Middle Branch Park
Join us for this free event in Middle Branch Park on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 1:00 - 5:00pm.

Colline EmmanuelleJanuary 27, 2026Middle Branch Park, Cherry Hill

Programs

Black Sox Research Program - Coppin State Students

Black Sox Research Program - Coppin State Students

A paid, research program researching the Baltimore Black Sox Negro League’s baseball team's impact on civil rights, community, and the evolution of baseball.

Colline EmmanuelleNovember 14, 2025Black Sox, Westport

Events

Discover, Learn, Celebrate – Black Sox Student Research & Memorial Launch (in-person)

Learn about the legacy of the Black Sox as we kickoff the Black Sox Memorial Project and celebrate the work of Coppin State students. Join us onTuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 7:30PMET at Coppin State’s J. Millard Tawes Center (2500 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21216).

Colline EmmanuelleOctober 28, 2025Westport, Smith Cove

Programs

Green Jobs Training with Grow Home

Apply for paid, Green Career training!

Colline EmmanuelleSeptember 03, 2025

Events

MBRI Project Updates & Upcoming Construction: Community Info Session Recap

MBRI Community Info Session Recap
Thank you to everyone who was able to join for the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative Public Info Session on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center. Here’s a recap for those who joined and a summary for those who were unable.

Colline EmmanuelleAugust 26, 2025MBRI

Events

MBRI Project Updates & Upcoming Construction: Community Info Session

MBRI Community Info Session
Tuesday, July 29, 6:00 - 7:30PM (hybrid; in-person location at the Middle Branch Fitness & Wellness Center)

Please join us virtually or in person for the latest updates about the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative (MBRI) wetland restoration projects coming to South Baltimore as part of Reimagine Middle Branch.

Colline EmmanuelleJuly 08, 2025MBRI

Events

Pop-up Ice-Skating on the Waterfront at Middle Branch Park

Pop-up Ice-Skating on the Waterfront at Middle Branch Park
Join us for this free event in Middle Branch Park on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 1:00 - 5:00pm.

Colline EmmanuelleJanuary 14, 2025Middle Branch Park, Cherry Hill

Events

Westport & Smith Cove Waterfront Parks Public Meeting Recap

Check out the recap from the public meeting focused on the Westport & Smith Cove Waterfront Parks projects!

Colline EmmanuelleOctober 08, 2024Westport, Smith Cove

Events

Westport & Smith Cove Waterfront Parks Public Meeting (in-person)

We’re excited to share the latest updates on the Westport and Smith Cove Waterfront Parks project, and we want you to be part of it! Join us on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 4:30PM – 6:30 PM EDT at Westport Academy (2401 Nevada Street Baltimore, MD, 21230).

Colline EmmanuelleAugust 29, 2024Westport, Smith Cove

Events

Splish Splash! A Community Waterfront Experience Recap

Check out a recap of the Splish Splash! Event!

Colline EmmanuelleAugust 25, 2024

Events

Splish Splash! A Community Waterfront Experience

Join Reimagine Middle Branch, Baltimore City’s Department of Recreation and Parks and Baltimore Community Rowing for a free, family-friendly morning on the waterfront!

Colline EmmanuelleJuly 12, 2024

Programs

Boat Around the Middle Branch Public Tours

Join us for a free, public boat tour around the Middle Branch!

Colline EmmanuelleJune 14, 2024

Programs

Reel Rewards Program - Incentivizing Sustainable Fishing

Reel Rewards, a program led by EJJI, is an innovative, incentivized program that promotes sustainable fishing practices and combats invasive species in the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River.

Colline EmmanuelleMarch 05, 2024EJJI

Voices

Diana

“My daughter has ventured out on the boats, while I've explored the trails for walking and biking. These amenities not only provide avenues for recreation but also serve as gateways to deeper connections with nature and with one another.”

Colline EmmanuelleMarch 04, 2024Otterbein, Sharp-Leadenhall

Events

Westport & Smith Cove Waterfront Parks Community Input Meeting (Virtual)

We invite you to join us, in partnership with the Westport Community Economic Development Corporation, for a virtual Community Input Session on Monday, March 18, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:00pm EDT. During this virtual meeting, project team members will provide an update on the project design, incorporating valuable insights gathered from initial community feedback.

Colline EmmanuelleMarch 01, 2024Westport, Smith Cove

Events

Pop-up Ice-Skating on the Waterfront at Middle Branch Park Recap

Pop-up Ice-Skating on the Waterfront at Middle Branch Park
Over 300 people enjoyed the first free Winter Activation event.

Colline EmmanuelleFebruary 04, 2024Middle Branch Park, Cherry Hill, YRI

Events

New Date! Pop-up Ice-Skating on the Waterfront at Middle Branch Park

New Date! Pop-up Ice-Skating on the Waterfront at Middle Branch Park
Join us for this free event in Middle Branch Park on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 12:00 - 5:00pm.

Colline EmmanuelleNovember 30, 2023Middle Branch Park, Cherry Hill

Projects

Baltimore Black Sox Memorial

Parks & People, in partnership with the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP), is thrilled to lead the creation of the Baltimore Black Sox Memorial in Westport. The Baltimore Black Sox baseball team was founded in 1913 and began playing in Westport in 1917 as part of the Negro Leagues.

Colline EmmanuelleNovember 15, 2023Equity Framework, Black Sox, Westport

Voices

Tim

“For a reimagined Middle Branch, my core tenant would be 'accessibility.' Ensuring that residents on both the south and north shores of the Middle Branch have safe access to all that both shores offer.”

Colline EmmanuelleNovember 01, 2023Otterbein, Sharp-Leadenhall

Programs

Community Development Fund and South Baltimore Gateway Funding Consortium

South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Launches $3.5 Million Community Development Fund and $35 Million Funding Consortium with Baltimore City and Community Development Financial Institutions

Colline EmmanuelleOctober 20, 2023Equity Framework

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