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Since Sep 30, 12:07 PM ET · until Nov 1, 12:00 AM ET
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Things to Do in Franklin Square
Southwest BaltimoreSouthwest Planning DistrictZIP 21223
Franklin Square is an official neighborhood in Baltimore’s Southwest Planning District, with a clear place in the city’s residential and community landscape. Located in the Southwest region and centered in ZIP code 21223, it is bordered by Harlem Park, Penrose/Fayette Street Outreach, Union Square, and Poppleton. With its local identity shaped by its setting and nearby neighborhoods, Franklin Square offers a straightforward starting point for exploring this part of Baltimore. Use this guide to see what’s happening in and around the area.
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Parks & Outdoor Spaces in Franklin Square Baltimore
Parks & Green Space
Franklin Square Park
Neighborhood Park · 3 acres
1301 W Lexington St
Vincent Street Park
Mini Park
122 N Vincent St
Getting Around Franklin Square Baltimore
Getting around Franklin Square
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Public Transit in Franklin Square Baltimore
Public transit in Franklin Square
Bus, Metro, Light Rail and MARC service mapped to this neighborhood.
Bus
13 local bus stops on 5 routes
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Rail
- Metro— nearest: Upton Metro · ~0.8 mi
- Light Rail— nearest: Baltimore Arena (University Center) · ~1.0 mi
- MARC— nearest: WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb · ~0.3 mi
Source: MDOT MTA schedule data (GTFS). Routes are mapped to a neighborhood when at least one stop falls within its boundary; nearest rail station is a straight-line distance, not a walking route. Real-time arrivals and service alerts are not included.
Franklin Square Alerts & Advisories
Current official traffic, transit, weather and roadwork notices affecting Franklin Square.
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Permitted work: Permitted work
Baltimore City
Since Jul 1, 2:35 PM ET · until Jul 31, 2029, 2:35 PM ET
Planned / permitted impact from city permit records — not a confirmed active closure.
Source: Baltimore City DOT (permit GIS)View official source
Information from official public sources. Not an emergency service — call 911 in an emergency.
Community & Neighborhood Associations
Community and neighborhood organizations that serve Franklin Square, from the Baltimore City association directory.
Franklin Square Community Association
PrimaryCommunity Organization • Neighborhood Association
Area served: Monroe St./ N Carey St/ W Baltimore St/ W Mulberry St
City directory listing
Southwest Partnership, Inc.
Community Development Corp
Area served: Monroe St., Franklin St., MLK Blvd., Russell St.
City directory listing
Restivo Square Community Association
Area served: Unit blocks of S Fulton on E. 1800 and 1900 blocks of Hollins and W Lombard on N and S, Payson Street on the W.
City directory listing
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