Mission &
Vision
The mission of Hillside Park is to provide a welcoming, peaceful, and educational green space for Baltimore.
It is a place where people can connect with nature and one another. With 20 open and wooded acres, Hillside Park is the largest park created in Baltimore City in more than 100 years.
Our Guiding Principles
Hillside Park is shaped by the wisdom of Frederick Law Olmsted, whose words continue to inspire its design and operation.
Democratic
Space
“A park is a place where people from all walks of life can come together and find common ground.”
Educational
Space
“Nature has a way of reminding us of our place in the world, and parks are the perfect setting for this reminder.”
Community
Space
“The beauty of a park lies not only in its design, but in the way it is used and cherished by the community.”
“The true value of a park lies not in its size or grandeur, but in the way it allows people to connect with nature and with each other.”
– Frederick Law Olmsted