Patapsco Regional Greenway: Cherry Hill (Phase 1)

Overview

Plans are being made for a new trail in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Baltimore City. This 1.7-mile trail will offer new ways to bike, walk and roll in the area. It will be designed to be comfortable and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.

At the north, this trail will connect with the existing Middle Branch/Gwynns Falls Trail.

At the south, it will link to the planned Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) Patapsco Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge. This will connect the neighborhood with the MDOT MTA Patapsco Light Rail Station.

PRG: Cherry Hill will become part of the Patapsco Regional Greenway (PRG). The Patapsco Regional Greenway Plan envisions a 40-mile, shared-use trail running through the Patapsco Valley from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to Sykesville in Carroll County. The PRG is a larger effort to expand the regional trail network. The goal is to make it easier for people to get around by bike, on foot, or using mobility devices.

Explore this website and our interactive StoryMap to learn more about the project. Then let us know what you think!

Feedback is welcome until Monday, April 14, 2025.

Our Community Open House will take place on Monday, March 24, 2025 at The Cherry Hill Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library (606 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225). Drop in anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. RSVP here.

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Why would you use the trail?

Exercise or recreation.

Traveling to work or school.

Group events (bike races, running events, etc).

To see wildlife or plants.

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Patrick McMahonTo access trails in Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties, to bike to breweries along those trails

Reply 1 Agree4 days ago

Jeff DalikNot traveling on Hanover is a welcome option.

Reply 1 Agree5 days ago

Nick WTraveling to non-work and non-school destinations (visit friends, family, shops, restaurants) on a safer route.

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John LockeI'd use the trail to get into the City and access Reimagine Middle Branch events without having to drive!

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Jerry GoldbergFishing

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What is your energy level towards this project?

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No – this project should not be considered.

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What is most important to you in the design of this trail? (please rank the following)

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Safe and separated from traffic.

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Comfortable for all ages and abilities.

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Connects with other existing trails

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Supports access to the surrounding neighborhood and businesses.

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Convenient- easy to get to the trail, and/or park at a trail head.

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Environmentally friendly- construction minimizes harm to the environment.

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Do you have any concerns about this trail segment?

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Jeff DalikSafety and lighting.

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John LockeLocating it for maximum use is critical- activating the trail will prevent some of the negative externalities associated with underused public spaces like clutter/trash and decay.

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Rose MonkAssociated streets nonexistent bike lanes/side walks.

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Irene RogersGood lighting to make save

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Patrick McMahonWorried that BGE is holding up the bridge section.

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Is there anything else you would like to share about this trail segment?

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Patrick McMahonThis is a short but very important segment to make regional connections between our trail networks, making the whole much more valuable than the sum of the individual parts.

Reply Flag 2 Agree4 days ago

John LockeIt's critical that the partners involved in planning and building the trail also have a steadfast commitment to maintaining the trail. The Patapsco Regional Greenway is all about interconnecting the region, and committing to maintaining this trail (and not letting it fall into di...See More

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Paula WolfI'm excited about the prospect of the connection to other existing or planned trails, primarily the Guinness to Southwest Area Park connection.

Reply Flag 1 Agree3 days ago

Dan PrivesI think there needs to be more consideration of lessons learned. That Middle Branch trail was implemented decades ago and then apparently forgotten. No maintenance and very little usage, in my experience. How are you going to prevent that from happening with this big trail proj...See More

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Joe ScottWould love to ride it

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