Baltimore County is increasing public support for the renovation of the Pikesville Armory, agreeing to commit an additional $9.5 million to the project, on top of $6 million already pledged. The additional funds, according to a memorandum of understanding signed this month, will go toward “the planning, design, and construction of outdoor athletic fields, a walking path, and destination playgrounds,” county officials said.
The announcement builds on the partnership established between the Pikesville Armory Foundation and Baltimore County and demonstrates that the County “can continue delivering modern and high-quality opportunities for our residents to build connections, stay active, and celebrate everything that makes our communities a special place to call home,” said County Executive Johnny Olszewski in a prepared statement about the project.
The Pikesville Armory, located just off Reisterstown Road less than a mile from the Baltimore City line, encompasses about 14 acres. There’s a smaller field in the front, next to Reisterstown Road, and a much larger expanse in the back.
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