Advocacy
An important part of FHRP's work is advocacy. We advocate for the park and the communities around the park on a number of issues. A valuable and simple thing we can all do it to report any issues (things like broken or unsafe playground equipment, illegal dumping/trashcan overflowing, polluted water) to the City by contacting 311. Download the 311 app or send a request here.
Advocating for Lower Herring Run
Lower Herring Run, flowing southeast of Sinclair Lane to I-895, has its own distinct beauty; a mix of meadow and forest with the stream broadening as the land transitions from Piedmont Plateau to Coastal Plain. The river eventually connects with Moore’s Run and continues to Back River eventually emptying into the Chesapeake Bay.
Unfortunately, the attributes of Lower Herring Run, as a quiet back country area, has led to its neglect and abuse, ranging from trash dumping, ATV usage, burning trash, and gunfire.
Over the last three years, FHRP has been hearing about the abuse that is occurring and we have witnessed the impact. We have met with concerned residents of Armistead Gardens, Belair Edison, and Frankford. The escalation of the activity has reached a turning point with repeated reports of gunfire in the Lower Herring Run.
Since 2021, FHRP has been reporting to city agencies on the illegal and damaging activity on park land. We have offered recommendations in detailed reports and taken various city employees on walking tours. Two of these reports are attached below.
On multiple occasions, we have met with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, Department of Public Works, Department of Transportation, BGE, Armistead Homes Corporation, and the Mayor's Office with hopes of a collaborative approach on securing, cleaning, and preserving the Lower Herring Run.
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) has worked to clean-up the area where many dump sites existed and to put up vehicle barriers. Unfortunately, these measures have only been temporarily effective. Until vehicle access is closed off and tools are put in place to catch and prosecute illegal dumping, other issues will continue
Friends of Herring Run will continue to advocate for Lower Herring Run, to develop community partnerships and to host clean-ups in this area of the park (if BCRP deems it safe to do so).
We urge you to help by contacting your local representatives to express your concerns and to provide valuable feedback about the current unsafe situation in Lower Herring Run Park.
Contacts:
Mr. Reginald Moore, Director of Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
Mr. Ed Wheeling, Deputy Director for Parks
Councilperson Danielle McCray, District 2
Councilperson Antonio Glover, District 13
Ms. Jackie Addison, Neighborhood Liaison, Mayor’s Office
Mayor Brandon Scott
If you see trash that needs to be picked up or any other issues to be addressed by a City agency, please report this to 311.
Unfortunately, the attributes of Lower Herring Run, as a quiet back country area, has led to its neglect and abuse, ranging from trash dumping, ATV usage, burning trash, and gunfire.
Over the last three years, FHRP has been hearing about the abuse that is occurring and we have witnessed the impact. We have met with concerned residents of Armistead Gardens, Belair Edison, and Frankford. The escalation of the activity has reached a turning point with repeated reports of gunfire in the Lower Herring Run.
Since 2021, FHRP has been reporting to city agencies on the illegal and damaging activity on park land. We have offered recommendations in detailed reports and taken various city employees on walking tours. Two of these reports are attached below.
On multiple occasions, we have met with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, Department of Public Works, Department of Transportation, BGE, Armistead Homes Corporation, and the Mayor's Office with hopes of a collaborative approach on securing, cleaning, and preserving the Lower Herring Run.
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) has worked to clean-up the area where many dump sites existed and to put up vehicle barriers. Unfortunately, these measures have only been temporarily effective. Until vehicle access is closed off and tools are put in place to catch and prosecute illegal dumping, other issues will continue
Friends of Herring Run will continue to advocate for Lower Herring Run, to develop community partnerships and to host clean-ups in this area of the park (if BCRP deems it safe to do so).
We urge you to help by contacting your local representatives to express your concerns and to provide valuable feedback about the current unsafe situation in Lower Herring Run Park.
Contacts:
Mr. Reginald Moore, Director of Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
Mr. Ed Wheeling, Deputy Director for Parks
Councilperson Danielle McCray, District 2
Councilperson Antonio Glover, District 13
Ms. Jackie Addison, Neighborhood Liaison, Mayor’s Office
Mayor Brandon Scott
If you see trash that needs to be picked up or any other issues to be addressed by a City agency, please report this to 311.
FHRP reports about the Lower Herring Run are below.
| fhrp_lower_herring_run_report_april_2021.pdf |
| june_3_2021_rpt_on_site_visit_to_lower_herring_run_with_city_agencies.docx.pdf |
