Wakefield
Wakefield
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Wakefield is a quiet neighborhood located in Southwest Baltimore, known for its serene, rural-like setting despite being within city limits. It's largely surrounded by the expansive Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, offering residents abundant green space, walking and biking trails, and access to nature-focused amenities like the Carrie Murray Nature Center. The housing stock in Wakefield primarily consists of apartment buildings, though some detached homes are also present, attracting a mix of families and young professionals who appreciate the peaceful environment.
While Wakefield offers a tranquil escape, it maintains reasonable access to downtown Baltimore, about six miles away, via nearby Interstate 70 and city bus routes. Local dining options, particularly Caribbean cuisine, can be found along West Forest Park Avenue. The neighborhood's strong connection to nature and its relatively quiet atmosphere make it an appealing choice for those seeking a balance between urban convenience and a more secluded, green living experience.
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Recreation & Parks
Leakin Park City Farm
Leakin Park City Farm
Website: https://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/special-programs/farms
Baltimore City Farms is a Recreation and Parks program offering garden beds for rent to City residents and employees. Here they grow their own vegetables, herbs and flowers in the beauty and safety of the following parks: Carroll, Clifton, Dewees, Druid Hill, Cimaglia (formerly Fort Holabird), and Leakin.
The program is open to Baltimore residents and City employees wishing to garden regardless of experience level. Novice “farmers” are mentored by on-site garden managers and experienced gardeners eager to share their knowledge. Additional support is provided in the form of hands-on gardening seminars, training manuals and bulletins, guiding the urban farmers through seasonal challenges.
Forest Park Golf Course
Forest Park Golf Course
City golf course featuring challenging holes and a bar at its clubhouse.
Highlights: Driving range · Golf carts · Serves food
Address: 2900 Hillsdale Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207
Hours: Friday 8:15 AM–4:30 PM Saturday 7:15 AM–4:30 PM Sunday 7:15 AM–4:30 PM Monday- Friday 8:15 AM–4:30 PM
Address: 1901 Eagle Dr, Baltimore, MD 21207
Orianda House, built in 1857 at a cost of $9,170.69, was designed by Niernsee and Neilson, architects. This country mansion was the summer home of Thomas de Kay Winans, a wealthy railroad entrepreneur, and his Russian-born wife, Celeste Louise Revillon. Thomas, son of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad industrialist Ross Winans, purchased several farms to create the Crimea estate. Tenants raised cattle, wheat, corn, and other crops and maintained Winans’ greenhouse and horse racetrack. The Chesapeake Baltimore Outward Bound Program currently uses several of the estate buildings. The Friends of Orianda House maintain a museum room in this building. A Gwynns Falls Trail office is in the remaining tenant house.
Transportation
The MTA bus lines that connect to Wakefield in Baltimore are the 79 and the 34. The 79 route runs from Mondawmin Metro to CMS, and it stops at locations on Lawina Rd & Wakefield Rd. The 34 route is listed as a connector, though its specific route to Wakefield is not detailed
School(s):
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle School
Address: 5025 Dickey Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207
Lowest grade: Pre-kindergarten
Highest Grade: 8th Grade
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone: (410) 396-0610
Calvin Rodwell Elementary/Middle School
Address: 4505 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
Lowest grade: Pre-kindergarten
Forest Park High School
Forest Park High School
Address: 3701 Eldorado Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
Dickeyville Learning Center
Address: 2215 N Forest Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
Phone: (410) 448-1111
Address: 5271 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Md., 21215
Phone: 410.396.2466
4th Tuesday at 6 p.m. - Community Relations Meeting
Northwestern District Commander's Crime and Community Monthly Meeting
2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. - Northwestern District Roll Call Room and Virtual via Zoom
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82370023645 Meeting ID: 823 7002 3645
Passcode: 909834 Phone Number: 1-301-715-8592
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The Northwestern District has a diverse makeup of communities such as Hanlon-Longwood, Cross Country and Mount Washington. The Northwestern District is home to the world-famous Pimlico Race Course, the second oldest race track in the nation and host to the second leg of the Triple Crown, The Preakness Stakes. Pimlico has played host to racing icons such as Seabiscuit, War Admiral, Secretariat, and the 2015 Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah. Sinai Hospital is also in this District.
Neighborhood Liaison: Sergeant Rashad Hammond
Sergeant.Rashad Hammond@baltimorecity.gov
Engine Company 53
608 Swann Avenue, 21229
(410) 396-0253 – 1922
Serving: Allendale, Beechfield, Booth-Boyd, Carroll-South Hilton, Dickeyville, Edmonson Village, Fairmount, Franklintown, Gwynns Falls, Hunting Ridge, Irvington, Mill Hill, Morrell Park, Mount Holly, Oaklee, Rognel Heights, Rosemont, Saint Agnes, St. Josephs, Shipley Hill, Ten Hills, Tremont, Uplands, Violetteville, Wakefield, Walbrook, West Hills, Westgate, Winchester, Yale Heights
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