Bridgeview/Greenlawn is a historic, culturally diverse neighborhood in West Baltimore, Maryland. Originally a thriving center for Baltimore's middle class, it is noted for its multicultural American neighborhood, Jewish, Islamic, Catholic and Greek Orthodox traditions. In recent years, it has been included in Amtrak's Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, which includes a modern ADA-accessible MARC station and a $50 million Community Investment Program. [1][2]
Bridgeview/Greenlawn is home to Eddie Murray Field at BGE Park, a modern community baseball facility opened in 2017. The field was developed through a partnership between the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, BGE, and Baltimore City Public Schools, and is named in honor of Baltimore native and Baseball Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. "Eddie Murray Field at BGE Park unveiled". Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. November 15, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
Located at 1100 Wheeler Avenue, the field features a synthetic turf diamond, dugouts, bleachers, a backstop, and a digital scoreboard. It serves as the home field for the James Mosher Baseball League, one of the city's oldest African-American youth baseball leagues. "Eddie Murray Field at BGE Park - James Mosher Baseball League". Timmons Group. Retrieved June 9, 2025. Since its opening, the field has hosted after-school leagues, mentorship programs, and community events, including the Ripken Foundation's Badges for Baseball program, which combines sports with character education and mentoring. "Ripken Foundation: 2020 Annual Report". Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
The park plays an important role in supporting youth recreation and community engagement in Bridgeview/Greenlawn and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Architecture and parks
Bridgeview/Greenlawn is part of the Edmondson Avenue Historic District, which includes daylight rowhouses, Gothic-style churches, and early-to-mid 20th century civic buildings.[3] While it lacks large parks within its boundaries, the neighborhood benefits from proximity to Edmondson Village green space and is a short drive from Druid Hill Park, one of the oldest large landscaped urban parks in the U.S., notable for its Victorian-era design and historic architecture.[4]
History and culture
Bridgeview/Greenlawn was established as a streetcar suburb in the early to mid‑20th century and became a hub of Baltimore's middle class following rapid demographic shifts in the 1950s.[5][6]
The neighborhood is recognized for a diverse cultural landscape, including multicultural American heritage, Hebrew and Islamic expressions, Jewish, Catholic and Greek Orthodox influences. Community institutions—such as churches, mosques, and synagogues—have been integral to its spiritual life.
The late 20th century brought economic decline, housing abandonment, and public safety challenges, similar to other urban areas. Despite this, the community remains resilient, with ongoing efforts in interfaith cooperation, civic engagement, and cultural preservation.
Demographics
As of 2025, the neighborhood had an estimated population of about 3,000 residents.[7]
Infrastructure and revitalization
Bridgeview/Greenlawn is located along the alignment of Amtrak's $6 billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program (formerly the B&P Tunnel replacement), scheduled for completion by 2035.[1] The project includes:
Two new electrified tunnel tubes and upgraded NEC rail infrastructure,[1]
A modern, ADA-accessible West Baltimore MARC Station,[1]
A $50 million Community Investment Program supporting local schools, businesses, parks, transportation, workforce training, and historic preservation,[2]
A salvage center distributing reclaimed building materials from demolished homes to residents and local groups.[8]
In 2014, the Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation (CHCDC) secured control of the building from Coppin State University and the University of Maryland, with a planned $12.4 million rehabilitation project.[9] The project aimed to transform the building into the Center for Health Care and Healthy Living, offering health services to West Baltimore residents. Extensive restoration took place between 2018 and 2020, earning the project a 2020 Phoenix Award from Preservation Maryland for excellence in historic preservation.[10] The building officially reopened on October 25, 2023, as a community health center housing offices for the Baltimore City Health Department and Behavioral Health System Baltimore.[11]
Education
Bille Holliday Elementary School (2400 W Mosher St) serves Pre‑K–5 students from Bridgeview/Greenlawn.[12]
Sports and youth section
Added details on Eddie Murray Field at BGE Park, a youth baseball facility opened in 2017, supporting the James Mosher Baseball League and community mentorship programs. Sources include WMAR‑2, The Daily Record, MASN, and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. Bridgeview/Greenlawn is home to Eddie Murray Field at BGE Park, a modern community baseball facility opened in 2017. The field was developed through a partnership between the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, BGE, and Baltimore City Public Schools, and is named in honor of Baltimore native and Baseball Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. [13]
Located at 1100 Wheeler Avenue, the field features a synthetic turf diamond, dugouts, bleachers, a backstop, and a digital scoreboard. It serves as the home field for the James Mosher Baseball League, one of the city's oldest African-American youth baseball leagues.[14] Since its opening, the field has hosted after-school leagues, mentorship programs, and community events, including the Ripken Foundation's Badges for Baseball program, which combines sports with character education and mentoring.[15]
The park plays an important role in supporting youth recreation and community engagement in Bridgeview/Greenlawn and the surrounding neighborhoods.
1 2 3 4 Amtrak, “Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program — Community Benefits & Infrastructure,” Amtrak.com, accessed June 2025.
1 2 Amtrak, “Amtrak Publishes Guide for West Baltimore Community Investments Funded by the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program,” April 2024. Amtrak, *Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Community Investment Program Guide (PDF),* April 2024.
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