Worthington Road Park Site

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About

The two properties at the end of Worthington Road were purchased by Baltimore County with the last acquisition completed in February 2022. The intention of the County is to raze the existing structures on the site and develop a passive park site as an extension of the Six Bridges Trail.

In July 2022, the bridge that provided the only vehicular access to the site was deemed unstable after an inspection by the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT). Since then, the bridge has been closed to all traffic, including pedestrians. The County has explored alternative options to facilitate the demolition of the houses and removal of the bridge. It was determined that a temporary bridge would need to be installed to facilitate the demolition and removal of the structures. However, this effort, along with the environmental reviews required, has caused significant delays. In response to community requests, and with the consideration that a project as unique as this presents numerous challenges and moving parts, the County boarded up the houses and installed a construction fence.

Environmental Demolition Permits for 322 and 323 Worthington Road were issued on April 12, 2024 and a project kickoff meeting was held on April 22, 2024, to discuss the beginning of the mobilization process.

As part of the demolition of the houses, the swimming pool will be filled in. Due to concerns about the quality of the water in the pool, it will need to be drained by pumping it into trucks and removed from the site. This further complicates matters and is the reason that as of May 2024, the pool has not yet been drained.

This page will serve not only to host general information and provide updates, but also as a platform to showcase future park concepts, offer information on upcoming public input meetings and facilitate public feedback. Email capitalprojects-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov with questions.

Estimated Project Timeline

The following dates are estimates and will be reassessed as circumstances unfold.

The project experienced a minor delay due to the utility cap location. The schedule was updated May 29.

Spring/Summer 2024

  • May 3—Start and complete erosion and sediment control installation.
  • May 7—Erosion and sediment control final inspection.
  • May 8 through May 10—Excavate, cup and cap water and sewer.
  • May 14—Baltimore County inspection of cut and cap of water and sewer. First inspection failed.
  • May 15 through May 17—Excavate and install footer for temporary bridge.
  • May 28—Baltimore County inspection of cut and cap of water and sewer. Inspection passed.
  • May 29—Delivery of notices to homeowners to park on the west side of Worthington Road (the side with even number addresses only) on June 4. There will be no parking in the court at 322 and 323 Worthington Road.
  • June 3—Signs will be posted and there will be no parking in the court at 322 and 323 Worthington Road.
  • June 4—Delivery of crane and bridge with installation complete by 4 p.m.
  • June 5 through 6—Temporary construction entrances installed at both ends of bridge.
  • June 7—Hazardous materials abatement. Pool will be pumped and the slab fractured to prevent additional rainwater from ponding.
  • June 10 through June 14—Industrial hygienist report and utility cutoff letter to be provided to the County. County to issue razing permit.
  • June 14 through August 9—Complete demolition of structures, disposal, backfill, compaction, grade for drainage and hydroseed all distributed soil.
  • August 12 through August 15—Remove temporary footer and bridge and seed and straw those areas.
  • On or about September 2—Remove erosion and sediment controls and fence after grass germinates. This date was pushed back from August 26 due to rain events for proper stabilization.

SIX BRIDGES TRAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Another aspect of the Worthington Road project is a bridge replacement. The Department of Recreation and Parks is collaborating with our partners at Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) and Property Management to explore options for the bridge removal, likely as part of the planned Six-Bridge Trail project managed by DPWT. Once the feasibility and best options for bridge removal are determined, the Department will provide updates and timelines. There will be opportunities for community input as this work progresses.

View more information on the Six Bridges trail and two detours: