Baltimore's Patterson Park

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

Patterson Park is an urban oasis, a sacred green space surrounded by red brick row homes and generations of diverse cultures and neighborhoods. This refuge is also an urban emerald with many facets.

For almost 180 years, Baltimoreans have picnicked under tall tulip poplars, strolled the deeply curved paths, and enjoyed the rich architectural design of this 137-acre East Baltimore park. Patterson Park is not simply beautiful landscapes, scenic vistas, and tree-lined pathways. Patterson Park has served as the defenses of Baltimore during the War of 1812, a Civil War surgical hospital, and a picturesque home to herons, wood ducks, and painted turtles. Patterson Park has a free outdoor gym with tennis courts, volleyball nets, and an ice rink, as well as paths for relaxing walks around the boat lake. Since its beginnings in 1827, Patterson Park has been a prime example of how urban open spaces can complete and unify diverse communities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738543659
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	11/01/2006
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,028,517
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Tim Almaguer is the executive director of the Friends of Patterson Park, a nonprofit organization formed to help promote and preserve Patterson Park. Proceeds from this title will go to the Friends of Patterson Park.