Chinquapin Run Trail

What is the Chinquapin Run Trail project?

The Chinquapin Run Trail will create a continuous, accessible path along the Chinquapin Run stream between East Lake Avenue and Perring Parkway. The project aims to connect neighborhoods, schools, shopping centers, and recreation areas while improving safety and access for people walking, biking, or taking transit.

When complete, the trail will link Chinquapin Park with surrounding communities, creating new opportunities for recreation, transportation, and connection to nature in northeast Baltimore.

Where will the trail go?

The proposed trail will follow Chinquapin Run, crossing major streets including:

• East Lake Avenue

• Northern Parkway

• East Belvedere Avenue

• The Alameda

• Woodbourne Avenue

• Loch Raven Boulevard

• Perring Parkway

Why is this project important?

The trail will make it easier and safer for people to walk or bike between neighborhoods, parks, schools, and shopping areas. It will also provide new recreational opportunities and improve connections to public transit.

By building a continuous trail, the project supports our citywide goals of promoting healthy, sustainable transportation options and expanding access to green spaces.

How will the community be involved?

Community input will guide the design of the trail. The project team will meet with residents, local schools, and neighborhood associations to discuss trail alignment, safety features, landscaping, and access points.

Updates and opportunities to share feedback will be posted here as the project moves forward.

We Want Your Feedback! Please take this brief survey to tell us your thoughts on the project. Even if you did not attend an outreach meeting, please still share your thoughts!

Where does the name “Chinquapin” come from?

The name Chinquapin comes from an Algonquian word, chechinquamin, meaning “small chestnut.” The tree (Castanea pumila) is native to the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States.

Early colonial records describe Indigenous peoples in the region using the chinquapin for medicinal purposes, including brewing its leaves to relieve headaches and fevers. The bark, leaves, and nuts were also valued for their practical uses, and the tree continues to provide food for local wildlife such as squirrels, rabbits, turkeys, and white-tailed deer.

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