Wyman Park Dell

Wyman Park Dell. Welcome. , About the Park , Designed and built as a naturalized public park space during the period of 1911-1914, Wyman Park Dell is Baltimore's best remaining example of a fully realized park design by the esteemed Olmsted Brothers (Landscape Architects of Brookline, Massachusetts). Wyman Park Dell serves as the gateway from the Charles Street boulevard to the more secluded Wyman Park, which extends along the Stony Run from University Parkway to the Jones Falls. Built over Sumwalt Run, a tributary of the Stony Run. Wyman park Dell exemplifies Olmstedian principles of naturalistic park design, steep slopes dotted with native oak and American beech trees, a spacious lower meadow bounded by dry stone walls, and sweeping pathways that respond to the topography of the site. Park users can be seen daily seeking respite in the beauty of the Dell., [Caption:] , Below: A winter aerial view from the 1930's shows the integrity of the original Olmsted Brothers design, which is largely preserved in the present state of the Dell., Friends of Wyman Park Dell. Since 1983, the Friends of Wyman Park Dell (FWPD) has served as steward of the Dell, the largest public green space in adjoining Charles Village and Remington. A community-based nonprofit organization, the FWPD promotes a greater appreciation of the Dell's historical significance and organizes volunteers to enhance the park as a welcoming refuge in all seasons, The Friends of Wyman Dell host events and programs throughout the year that attract thousands to the park on an annual basis. By participating in community-sponsored events in the Dell, the FWPD works to activate the park and increase its visibility to residents and visitors., Through strategic partnerships, the FWPD facilitates volunteer activities and park improvements that contribute to the park's revitalization. Partners include the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, Johns Hopkins University, the Baltimore Museum of Art, as well as several non-profit and fraternal organizations., To learn more about Wyman Park Dell, see a calendar of special events, and find out how to get involved with care and maintenance of the park, go to www.wymanparkdell.org., Friends of Maryland's Olmsted Parks and Landscapes, Inc.. The Friends of Maryland's Olmsted Parks and Landscapes, Inc. (FMOPL) is a non-profit membership organization, established in 1986, and affiliated with the National Association for Olmsted Parks. FMOPL is dedicated to the protection, enhancement, and appreciation of historic landscapes and green spaces nationwide, and in particular, to the protection and preservation of Maryland's Olmsted Parks and landscapes. FMOPL actively encourages the revival of Olmsted's comprehensive vision for parks and landscape as essential to our quality of life., For more information: , www.olmstedmaryland.org/. , Parks and People Foundation. Founded in 1984, the Parks and People Foundation is dedicated to supporting a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities, creating and sustaining beautiful and lively Parks, and promoting a healthy natural environment for Baltimore. Through our greening and youth programs, the Parks and People Foundation is working to make Baltimore a better place to live, work, play and learn., Visit our website to learn more: , www.parksandpeople.org.