The Big Jump
About this project
The Big Jump is a 1 mile on-street shared-use path located on Druid Park Lake Drive from Madison Ave to Lakeview Ave, and W 28th St from Lakeview Ave to Sisson St. This shared-use path connects Reservoir Hill and Remington, two historic neighborhoods separated geographically by I-83 and Jones Falls, and serves people walking, using mobility devices (e.g. wheelchairs), and riding bicycles and scooters.
Three Project Phases
The Big Jump has 3 project phases: Construct, Maintain, and Transform. As of Spring 2025, we have completed Phase 1 (Construct) and are in the process of Phase 2 (Maintain).
Phase 1 - Construct the Big Jump | CompletedIn June 2018, we constructed the Big Jump with temporary materials including plastic water-filled barriers. Image: People walking, biking, and rolling on the Big Jump in Summer 2018 shortly after the pilot project launch. |
Phase 2 - Maintain the Big Jump | In processAs of Summer 2025, we are in the process of maintaining the Big Jump by replacing the plastic water-filled temporary barriers with semi-permanent barriers.
 Image: Concrete jersey barriers installed on Druid Park Lake Drive in July 2025 as part of Phase 2.1. |
Phase 3 - Transform the Big Jump | UpcomingThe Big Jump will be transformed as part of the Restoring Connections to Druid Hill Park project. One of three conceptual design options proposed in the Druid Park Lake Drive Complete Streets Feasibility Study (2022) |
Project Goal
Maintain the Big Jump by replacing the plastic water-filled temporary barriers with semi-permanent barriers. Since project installation in June 2018, the Big Jump shared-use path has been separated from motor vehicle traffic by plastic water-filled barriers. Over time, these barriers have broken down—many are cracked and can’t hold water—and they need to be replaced. We are in the process of replacing the Big Jump barriers with a semi-permanent solution. This is a three-part process:
- Phase 2.1 - Install concrete jersey barriers on west side of Big Jump. On the west side of the Big Jump, from Madison Ave to Mt. Royal Terrace (non-bridge portion), we replaced the plastic water-filled barriers with concrete jersey barriers in July 2025.
- Phase 2.2. - Install semi-permanent barriers on east side of Big Jump. On the east side of the Big Jump, from Mt. Royal Terrace to Sisson St (bridge portion), we replaced the plastic water-filled barriers with concrete jersey barriers in October 2025.
- Phase 2.3 - Improve and beautify the Big Jump with enhancements that may include, but are not limited to signage, paint, and/or planters. (Materials and funding to be determined.)
Community Outreach
In Summer and Fall 2025, we replaced the plastic water-filler barriers with concrete jersey barriers and installed several safety enhancements along the Big Jump corridor. Our next step is to improve and beautify the Big Jump with enhancements that may include, but are not limited to signage, paint, and/or planters.
Between August 1 and October 26, 2025, we attended nine community events and meetings (see the list below) we shared project information, gathered community feedback via a survey, and fielded project questions.
We are currently analyzing the survey data which will inform which beautification treatments are used on the Big Jump.
| Event | Date & Time | Location | Status |
| ResFest | August 2, 2025 11-3pm | German Park (2405 Linden Ave, Baltimore MD, 21217) | Attended |
| No Boundaries Coalition - National Night Out | August 5, 2025 5-8pm | 514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217 | Attended |
| Beth Am Service in the Park | August 8, 2025 6-7pm | Waterfowl Pavilion, Mansion House Dr, Baltimore, MD 21217 | Attended |
| Greater Remington Improvement Association | August 20, 2025 7-9pm | Kromer Hall, 335 W 27th St, Baltimore, MD 21211, USA | Attended |
| Reservoir Hill Association General Membership Meeting | September 9, 2025 | Zoom | Attended |
| Historic Mount Royal Terrace Association Fall 2025 Member's Meeting | September 14, 2025 4-6pm | The Secret Garden (between the 600 blocks of Lennox and Reservoir Streets) | Attended |
| New Auchentoroly Terrace Association Quarterly Meeting | September 23, 2025 at 6pm | GMCC at TouchPoint Baltimore (3201 Tioga Parkway, Baltimore MD 21215) | Attended |
| Reservoir Hill Improvement Council Community Resource Meeting | September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm | Zoom | Attended |
| Walktober at Druid Lake & the Big Jump | October 23, 2025 from 4-6:30pm | Linden Ave & Druid Park Lake Drive intersection; and southwest corner of Lake Loop around Druid Lake | Attended |
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Project News
Share Project News on Facebook Share Project News on Twitter Share Project News on Linkedin Email Project News linkA successful Big Jump clean up with neighbors
November 18, 2025
This weekend, neighbors from across Baltimore came together to clean and care for the Big Jump corridor. The turnout was great! We appreciate every person who showed up with gloves, grabbers, bikes, and good spirits.
Thank you to our partners, Greater Remington Improvement Association, Reservoir Hill Association, Reservoir Improvement Council, Friends of German Park, and Bikemore for organizing the event!
Big Jump Clean Up on November 15!
October 28, 2025
The Big Jump is looking good; let's keep it that way! Join Greater Remington Improvement Association, Reservoir Hill Association, Reservoir Improvement Council, Friends of German Park, and Bikemore for a clean up on November 15.
Looking to join in on the fun? Meet at Church of the Guardian Angel (2631 Huntingdon Ave) at 10am. See you there!
Happy Walktober from BCDOT!
October 24, 2025
Thank you to everyone who came out to Walktober event yesterday! It was wonderful to hear from folks who regularly use the Big Jump and the Druid Park Lake Loop, as well as folks who were out there for the first time checking it out. Thank you for celebrating walking and rolling in Baltimore City with us!
Friendly reminder that if you haven't already, please take the 5-question Big Jump Beautification Survey. Survey closes on October 26.
Take the survey here: https://streetsofbaltimore.com/bigjump/surveys/beautification-survey
Let's celebrate walking and rolling at the Big Jump!
October 17, 2025
Join us next Thursday October 23, 2025 for Walktober at Druid Lake and the Big Jump! This is a great opportunity to check out the new improvements we've made to the Big Jump in recent months. Walktober is a Maryland-wide initiative to celebrate walking and rolling, and we're excited to be participating here in Baltimore City.
Meet us at Druid Lake (southwest corner of the lake) and the Big Jump (Linden & Druid Park Lake Drive intersection) to celebrate walking, rolling, biking, and scooting here in Baltimore. We'll have lots of fun goodies and activities to share like:
- Music, face painting, line dancing!
- Prediabetes screening & a1c testing
- Group walk around Druid Lake (starts at 5pm)
- Light dinner provided (starts at 4pm until supplies run out)
- Remarks from the new Commissioner of Health, Dr. Michelle Taylor and DOT Director McBeth!
Concrete barriers installed on the east side of the Big Jump. + Take our beautification survey!
October 6, 2025
Concrete barriers installed on the east side of the Big Jump
After an initial delay due to rainy weather on September 25, BCDOT's contractor was hard at work last week (9/29) making improvements to the Big Jump. This included installing:
- Concrete jersey barriers on the bridge
- A new crosswalk at Eutaw Place and Druid Park Lake Drive. This will provide a new entrance to Druid Hill Park once DPW's work is complete.
- New bike and pedestrian pavement symbols, refreshed striping, and flex posts along the project corridor
The contractor will continue work this week (10/6). They will install more flex posts, add green paint to intersections, adjust concrete barriers at Lakeview intersection, improve crosswalk at Linden Ave, amongst other various improvements.
Installing concrete barriers on the east side (bridge). October 2025.
Installing concrete barriers on the east side (bridge). October 2025.- - - - -
Take our 5-question Big Jump Beautification Survey!
As we wrap up the current phase of Big Jump improvements, we are also in the process of identifying how to make the Big Jump more beautiful. And we want your thoughts! The feedback we receive as part of this engagement will inform which beautification treatments are used on the Big Jump. The survey will close on October 26.
Concrete jersey barriers selected as for the east side of the Big Jump. Installation to start September 25, 2025.
September 18, 2025
After careful review and close coordination with our bridge engineering department, the project team has selected concrete jersey barriers as the vertical separation material that will be used for the east side (bridge portion) of the Big Jump. The installation is slated to begin September 25, 2025.
Temporary detours will be in place for east bound traffic on W 28th St while concrete jersey barrier are being installed on the bridge.
The contractor will also make final adjustments to the entire Big Jump corridor including installation of pavement markings (e.g. crosswalks and symbols), flex posts, and other related elements.
Installation is scheduled to be complete in early October.
ResFest, National Night Out, and more! Let's talk Big Jump improvements.
August 8, 2025
We've been busy this last week connecting with folks at Reservoir Hill Festival, and No Boundaries Coalition's National Night Out. We've chatted with more than 100 folks about the Big Jump in the last week alone. Where can we connect with you next? We've got Beth Am's Service in the Park (8/8), GRIA's Community Meeting (8/20), and Historic Mount Royal Terrace Association's Fall Meeting (9/14) up next on our calendar.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on how we should make the Big Jump more beautiful.
Ideas on how to make the Big Jump more beautiful? Tell us!
August 1, 2025
We are in the process of improving the Big Jump. While we are replacing the plastic barriers with a more durable solution, we are also in the process of identifying how to make the Big Jump more beautiful. And we want your thoughts!
Give us your opinion - Take the survey!
Invite us to your event or meeting!
We are in the process of identifying events and meetings in August and September where we can share project information, gather community feedback, and field project questions. If you would like us to attend an event or meeting in your community, please submit the meeting details in the "Community Events" comment box at the bottom of the page.
New concrete barriers for the Big Jump
July 15, 2025
Since the original project installation in June 2018, the Big Jump shared-use path was separated from motor vehicle traffic by plastic water-filled barriers. Over time, these barriers have broken down—many are cracked and can’t hold water—and they need to be replaced. As of July 2025, we have started the process of replacing the Big Jump barriers with a semi-permanent solution.
The first step of the process was replacing the Big Jump barriers on the west side (Madison Ave to ~Mt. Royal Terrace) with concrete barriers.
Installing concrete barriers on the west side of the Big Jump. July 2025.
