St. Pius X Property for Sale
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is selling the St. Pius X property, which sits on 5.5 acres at 6342 York Rd.
There is a petition circulating online for Baltimore County to purchase this property and convert it to green space. This petition can be found here.
The text below is a call for action from Councilman Mike Ertel:
Baltimore County has a unique and rare opportunity to add much-needed green space and playing fields right in the middle of Towson and its densely populated surrounding communities. This is because the former St. Pius School Property on 5.5+ acres at 6342 York Rd. is for sale by the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Key Facts About the Property:
Currently zoned DR5.5 - which does allow for residential homes.
Asking price for property is $4.6 million.
Program Open Space Funds could be used to purchase the property, but only for its assessed value, which is approximately $2.25 million. Additional monies would be needed to supplement the difference between assessed value and selling price.
The former school has a decent indoor gym that could be a great asset for future programs.
Almost 100 residents who live all around Central Towson attended a recent meeting to discuss the property.
Meeting attendees were unanimous in agreement that neighborhoods would like to see greenspace and recreational fields / opportunities on the site of the property.
The Towson Rec Council has struggled for 20 years with lack of playing fields.
Surging numbers of girls playing sports means many teams are not getting field space they deserve.
The property is walkable for numerous neighborhoods.
What can YOU do? Let our County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Director of Rec & Parks, Bob Smith, know what you think. Email your thoughts, share your stories, and speak from the heart about what you have experienced due to lack of green space/fields, and what you would love to see happen on this vacant property. Ask your friends and neighbors to do the same!
Email Addresses:
County Executive Johnny Olszewski at johnnyo@baltimorecountymd.gov
Bob Smith, Director of Rec and Parks at recparks@baltimorecountymd.gov
