Preserve, Maintain and Improve Green Space in Roland Park
The Roland Park Community Foundation (RPCF) is a non-profit 501c(3) organization established in 1986 to preserve, maintain and improve the parks, streams, squares, trees and other green spaces in our community. The mission is to benefit present and future generations of residents and stay true to the Olmsted Brother’s vision for this community.
Hillside Park is Here!
Hillside Park is now open, marking the culmination of a community-driven journey. This 20-acre green space has been preserved, thanks to the passion and dedication of our neighbors, friends and local groups, all united by a shared belief in creating an inclusive and welcoming area. Learn more about his exciting project here and how to lend your support here!
PAST GREEN PROJECTS
- Purchased 20 acres for Hillside Park from the Baltimore Country Club for $9.2 million
- Completed the $1.5 million restoration of the Roland Water Tower
- Completed Strategic Plan for Upper Stony Run in cooperation with Friends of Stony Run; more details here
- In partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust and The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, reclaimed and returned 17 parking spots that were formerly part of the overflow lot at the Bolton Street Synagogue adjacent to the Stony Run Trail
- Renovated the historic Roland Park Firehouse
- In partnership with Baltimore City, planted close to 100 Japanese Zelkovas in the Roland Avenue median
- Planted Red Oaks along Roland Avenue
- Landscaped Centennial Park
- Improved the streetscape in the Eddie’s block and donated a park bench
- Improved the walking paths of Roland Park
- Contributed to the playground at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School and to the restoration of its iconic Fish Fence
- Accepted easements on lots of privately held land in Roland Park
The Roland Park News, a quarterly magazine, is a project of the RPCF that keeps the community informed about topics of interest and eventsevents to the community.
The RPCF hosts neighborhood parties, including a Spring Celebration, a community gathering of new and old residents that is usually held on a Friday night in April.
The Landscape Committee of the RPCF was formed to to guide the various Roland Park organizations in monitoring and maintaining public green spaces based on, whenever possible, the original Olmsted principles and design.
The RPCF raises funds through an annual letter of request to the residents.
Current contact information for the RPCF can be found on the Contacts Page.
Thank you for your support!
Credit/Debit Card
Checks should be made payable to “Roland Park Community Foundation.” Please indicate any designation in the check memo.
Roland Park Community Foundation
P.O. Box 16214
Baltimore, MD 21210
Securities
To make a gift of stock, please contact the RPCF directly at communityfoundation@rolandpark.org.
Matching Gifts
Many companies will match philanthropic gifts given by employees. The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled. Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Planned Giving
Over the years, many residents have contributed to special campaigns and annual fundraising efforts — both with hard work and financial support. We hope you will consider continuing the legacy of support by designating a gift to the foundation in your estate. Gifts through your estate, which are tax deductible, may be made in any amount and revised over time. The easiest ways to make a gift of this kind are either (a) to create a bequest through your will or (b) to name the foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement plan. Once you have spoken to your lawyer about the bequest, let us know so we may both thank you and include your name in our materials. Contact communityfoundation@
Officers and Board Members
Chairman, Mary Page Michel
Treasurer, John Kevin
Secretary, Chris McSherry
Trustees:
Allison Barlow
Robert Connors
Hap Cooper
Claudia Diamond
Elizabeth Drigotas
Bob Hearn
Ian MacFarlane
Clare Miller
Ex-Officio Trustee: Tom Hoen
