FriendsOfRiversidePark

Friends of Riverside Park (FORP) is a volunteer organization committed to the upkeep and beautification of the Leone Riverside Park located in the community of Riverside, adjacent to Federal Hill and Locust Point in Baltimore City.

The park is an invaluable asset to the area and is used daily by residents for a variety of activities such as walking dogs, playing sports, or just strolling on the well-paved and lighted paths that criss-cross the park's open spaces. Riverside Park is also home to a large public swimming pool, gazebo, basketball court, baseball diamond, soccer/football field and a new fenced-in playground, currently under construction. Plus, the park boasts some great views of city landmarks like Ravens Stadium, the Domino's Sugar sign and the downtown skyline.

FORP, in an effort to help maintain and beautify the park's grounds, recently raised money for:

- New trash cans throughout the park
- Flower plantings
- Enhancements to park entrances
- New Riverside Park sign

FORP relies on generous donations from private citizens and local businesses such as the Southside Marketplace, the National Federation of the Blind and Merritt Properties to help improve the park.

Along with contributions, the key to the park's continued success is the work of committed volunteers. These are our friends and neighbors who spend time trimming bushes, picking-up trash and organizing fundraisers. FORP volunteers are instrumental in keeping Riverside Park a city treasure.

If you would like to help, FORP is always looking for energetic volunteers who enjoy contributing to the community. To join, please e-mail Mary Braman ([email protected]).

Top 5 reasons to join FORP and help beautify Riverside Park:

     5. Increase your property and home value
     4. Reduce crime and vagrancy
     3. Meet your neighbors and make friends
     2. Have a sense of accomplishment
     1. Protect the environment

If you don't have the time to volunteer then please consider making a tax-deductible donation by sending a check payable to FORP at the following address: 1505 Riverside Ave, Baltimore MD 21230.

If you can't join FORP, please be conscious of the cleanliness of the park - pick up after your dog, pick up trash lying around, and report any suspicious activity to the local police.