Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), city and state leaders, and community partners gathered to celebrate the revitalization of a Northwest Baltimore playground, while showcasing plans to upgrade 22 additional playspaces across the city. 

The brand-new playground was unveiled at what will now be known as Candy Stripe Park. This Park Heights recreational space — formerly named Cottage Avenue Park — has been colloquially called “Candy Stripe Park” by young people across the community for more than 40 years because of its red and white metal dividers. Now, to honor that tradition and celebrate the upgrades that will solidify it’s place in the neighborhood for years to come, the City is making the name official.

“Everyone in my home neighborhood of Park Heights, and across Northwest Baltimore, has known this space as Candy Stripe Park – and today, I’m proud to make it official, while also ensuring the space is here to stay,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “Every single young person in Baltimore deserves access to world-class playspaces – and that is what we helped deliver today. Rec & Parks has always been at the top of our priority list – because it makes a tangible difference in the lives of Baltimoreans of all ages. I want to thank the BCRP team and all of our community partners who have helped make today’s unveiling possible.”

For more details on the park, funding, and future upgrades, see the full press release.