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Things to Do in Hampden

North BaltimoreNorth Planning DistrictZIP 21211

Hampden is North Baltimore's quirky creative heart, best known for the shops and cafes of The Avenue on 36th Street. Vintage stores, indie boutiques, art galleries, and beloved restaurants sit side by side in a walkable stretch that celebrates the city's offbeat side. The neighborhood throws some of Baltimore's most famous events, from the kitschy HonFest to the dazzling Miracle on 34th Street holiday lights, and its coffee shops and bars keep a steady local buzz year-round. Independent and proudly weird, Hampden rewards a slow afternoon of browsing followed by dinner and drinks among the makers, musicians, and characters who give it personality.

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Parks & Green Space

Ash Street Community Garden

Alternate Provider - Green Space - Garden

3509 Ash St

Buena Vista Park

Neighborhood Park · 3 acres

4001 Buena Vista Ave

Elm Park

Mini Park

3416 Elm Ave

Pleasant Place Park

Green Space

3901 Pleasant Pl

Roosevelt Park

Citywide Park · 17 acres

1201 W 36th St

Singer Park

Alternate Provider - Green Space

720 Singer Ave

Wyman Park

Citywide Park · 72 acres

33rd St & Keswick Rd

Large park extending into this area

Recreation Centers

Roosevelt

Neighborhood

1221 W 36th St

Pools & Aquatic Facilities

Seasons and hours vary by facility. Always check current BCRP pool hours before you go.

Roosevelt

Park Pool

3500 Poole St

Seasonal · Check BCRP hours

Getting Around Hampden Baltimore

Getting around Hampden

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Public Transit in Hampden Baltimore

Public transit in Hampden

Bus, Metro, Light Rail and MARC service mapped to this neighborhood.

Bus

30 local bus stops on 5 routes

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Rail

  • Metro— nearest: Mondawmin Metro · ~1.0 mi
  • Light Rail— nearest: Woodberry · ~0.1 mi
  • MARC— nearest: PENN STATION MARC nb · ~1.2 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.

Hampden Alerts & Advisories

Current official traffic, transit, weather and roadwork notices affecting Hampden.

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CityLink Gold Temporary Detour

Baltimore City

Since Sep 26, 9:58 AM ET · until Oct 10, 9:00 AM ET

Source: Maryland Transit Administration · updated Sep 26, 11:29 AM ETView 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 Hampden, from the Baltimore City association directory.

Hampden Community Council-(HCC)

Primary

Community Organization • Neighborhood Association

Area served: 40th/ 41st Streets to the north, the Jones Falls Expressway to the west, Wyman Park to the east, and Wyman Park Drive to the south

City directory listing

Druid Hill Park Partnership

Community Development Corp

Area served: Druid Hill Park and 11 Neighborhoods Surrounding

City directory listing

Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation-(GEDCO)

Area served: Govans

City directory listing

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