Moravia Park Elementary Reading Garden

6201 Frankford Ave
Neighborhood: Frankford

Transforming a school courtyard into a colorful and versatile outdoor teaching lab for students

On September 25, 2024, Parks & People cut the ribbon on a transformed outdoor space at Moravia Park Elementary School. This outdoor reading garden provides opportunities for active student engagement, a quiet area for reading or emotional decompression, and a versatile environment that promotes both learning and well-being.

Our role

Parks & People managed the construction of the Moravia Park Elementary Ribbon Cutting Garden.

Partners

  • Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS)

Supporters

The renovation of the Moravia Park Elementary Reading Garden was made possible through the Harriet and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.

The Vision

 

Address:

Neighborhood: Frankford

Project Type: Schoolyard renovation

Residents within a 0.25 mile radius: 1,772

Size: 5000 sq ft.

About:  

Parks & People worked with school staff, BCPSS, and community partners to improve the Moravia Park Elementary schoolyard and exteriors at Moravia School in Baltimore, Maryland. P&P proposed a dual-phased approach to improve the space.