Things to Do in Hampden
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.
Rep Hampden — grab your badgeUpcoming Events in Hampden Baltimore
Restaurants & Dining in Hampden Baltimore
Happy Hours & Specials in Hampden Baltimore
Event Spaces & Venues in Hampden Baltimore
Parks & Outdoor Spaces in Hampden Baltimore
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
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.
Getting Around Hampden Baltimore
Getting around Hampden
Checking for shared scooters and bikes nearby…
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
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.
Community & Neighborhood Associations
Community and neighborhood organizations that serve Hampden, from the Baltimore City association directory.
Hampden Community Council-(HCC)
PrimaryCommunity 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
Hampden picks to take home
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Hampden-Woodberry (MD) (Images of America)
Images of America photo history of Hampden and Woodberry (Arcadia, paperback, 128 pages, 2006).
View on Amazon
Neighborhoods Near Hampden Baltimore
Are you part of the Hampden community?
Show your neighborhood pride! Add the To Do In Baltimore Hampden badge to your website and help visitors discover all the great things about our neighborhood. More badge options
Badge size
Badge code
<a href="https://todoinbaltimore.com/neighborhoods/hampden" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://todoinbaltimore.com/badge/hampden.png?w=250" alt="Explore Hampden on To Do In Baltimore" width="250" height="188" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;border:0" /> </a>
Paste the code into your website’s HTML. The badge links to the Hampden page on To Do In Baltimore, and the image is hosted by us.