OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore County broke ground Friday morning on a new Ravens-themed playground right across from the team's headquarters in Owings Mills.
The Ravens have donated $500,000 for the playground, which is billed as a "destination playground," at Northwest Regional Park on Lyons Mills Road.
Key features include a wheelchair-accessible rubberized surface, timed challenge course with obstacles, artificial turf 40-yard dash, custom climbing structures, and a new sports-themed Story Trail curated by @bcplinfo.
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State and county funds, meanwhile, will contribute about $652,000 toward the project.
The 0.8-acre play area will include a wheelchair-accessible rubberized surface, artificial turf 40-yard dash, musical elements, custom climbing structures, timed challenge course with obstacles, and slides up to 17 feet tall.
It is being funded by $350,000 from Program Open Space, $152,000 from Local Parks and Playground Infrastructure money, and $150,000 from Baltimore County government.
The park does have an existing playground, as well as sports-themed pavilions.
The Friday-morning announcement featured Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison, Ravens mascot Poe, County Executive Johnny Olszewski and County Council Chairman Julian Jones.
Ravens president Dick Cass said in a statement: “It is critical that we continue to identify opportunities that positively impact the well-being of children in our communities."
Baltimore County Chairman Julian Jones, who represents the area, also said: “I look forward to the joy, well-being, and physical fitness the playground will bring to people of all ages, especially children. I am confident that this playground will be an exciting and enjoyable destination for everyone in Baltimore County and surrounding areas.”
