What’s New At Rash Field Park! July Construction Update
We are pleased to share the exciting news that construction has begun on the second phase of the Rash Field Park project!
We are proud to work with local construction firm Plano-Coudon to build this phase, as they have extensive experience working in Baltimore City parks. This phase of the park was designed by local landscape architecture firm Mahan Rykiel and Associates -- the same architects as Phase 1 -- and will feature a multi-use lawn, public beach, beach volleyball courts, and nature trails lined with native plants. We estimate that this project will take 14 months, with an anticipated opening day in late Summer 2026. Rash Field Phase 1 will remain open during this time, as the only area that needs to be closed is The Shade Lawn.
Weekly site photos taken from BGE Pavilion throughout June 2025
Mobilization of the construction team began in June and primarily involved preparatory work to prepare the site for complete construction. Below are a few of the main items that were completed in June:
· Full site fencing
· Site logistics brought to the park (trailer, temporary power and lighting, security)
· Erosion and sediment control measures installed
· “Pride of Baltimore” mast removed so as not to be damaged during construction
· Above-grade demolition began
Weekly site photos taken from Federal Hill Park throughout June 2025
With any construction project, you can expect disruption to the area, and this project is no exception. However, we hope the disruption is minimal. Construction will take place Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can expect to see large vehicles entering and leaving the site during construction hours. At this time, the site fencing does not block the bike lane or the south wall of the promenade; however, later in the project, the bike lane will need to be closed for a short period.
In the coming months, you will primarily see the demolition of what is currently at the site and a lot of dirt being moved around. This is the bulk of the near-term work and will take several months to complete.
