Useful Local Area Information

Emergency & Information Numbers

Emergencies

  • IN ANY EMERGENCY  (AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE) – 911

  • Non Emergency City Services – Call 311

  • Power Outage – BGE (877-778-2222)

  • Sinai Hospital (410-601-9000)

  • St. Agnes Hospital (410-368-6000)

  • Poison Control Center (410-528-7701)

  • Rape Crisis Center Hotline (410-366-7273)

  • Southwestern District Police, 424 Fonthill Ave, Baltimore, MD 21223 (410-396-2488)

District Information

  • Polling Place – Dickey Hill Elementary, 5025 Dickey Hill Rd

  • Precinct – 11

  • City Ward – 28

  • Legislative District – 41

  • Congressional District – 7

  • Baltimore City Council – 8

  • Baltimore City Councilperson: ADD NEW PERSON ……..[at]baltimorecity.gov (410-396-4818)

 

Baltimore City Information

Baltimore City Government Info

Trash Service

  • Trash Pickup – FRIDAY.

  • Recycling Pickup – WEDNESDAY

  • To schedule bulk trash pickup – 311

Post Office 

  • Gwynn Oak Post Office 21207 – 6101 Liberty Rd (410-944-2435)

Local Newspapers , Magazines & Online News

Transportation

  • Subway Station: Rogers Avenue Station, Rogers Avenue and Wabash

  • MTA Bus and Subway Information (410-539-5000)

  • Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (410-261-1000)

  • Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) General Information (800-872-8745)

  • Penn Station, 1500 N. Charles St (410-291-4265)

  • BWI Station, BWI Airport (410-672-6169)

Quickest Route from Beltway (695)

  • Take EXIT 16 EAST (70E)

  • Take the LAST EXIT on 70E (Security Blvd)

  • Take a RIGHT at the FIRST LIGHT (N. Forest Park Avenue)

  • Go up hill and CROSS Windsor Mill Road (traffic light)

  • Take the SECOND RIGHT past Windsor Mill onto Wetheredsville Road (entrance is just before the Dickeyville sign)

Recreation Opportunities

Gardens, Parks, & Sporting Events

Gardeners

Dickeyville residents take pride in their gardens.  The village has supported an official garden club since 1940 which is dedicated to the ongoing beautification of the village, organizing numerous social and educational events throughout the year.  

Sports & Nature Lovers

For outdoors and nature lovers, Dickeyville offers many wonderful nearby options including large parks hiking trails, sporting fields, tennis courts, and a golf club - all within 5 minutes drive, or a short walk.

Nearby Leakin Park

Bordering Dickeyville, this large urban park has nature trails open for hiking, jogging, cycling, running and birdwatching. Below are sources for ongoing events in the park.

  • Carrie Murray Outdoor Education Campus – Children and adult programs (410-396-0808)

  • C.A.L.S. Steam Train Rides – 2nd Sunday of each month, 1-4 p.m (410-448-0730)

  • Gwynn’s Falls Trail (410-396-0440)

 

Druid Hill Park

Druid Hill Park is nearby large urban park with Farmers Market, Conservatory, Maryland Zoo and numerous recreation facilities.

Golfing 

A mere 10 minute walk across the bridge brings golfers to the 18-hole Forest Park Golf Course.  

Activities in Downtown Baltimore

Dickeyville residents regularly, enjoy social gatherings within the village and cherish their tranquil haven away from the typical noisy confines of urban living.  However, when work or the bright lights of downtown Baltimore beckon, it’s a quick drive (about 15 minutes) to experience the fabulous entertainment and dining opportunities of downtown Baltimore.

Events & Dining

Useful sources of information for downtown dining, musical and cultural events include:

Quick Facts

  • Mayor: Brandon Scott

  • Population: 555,831. (2023)

  • Sports teams: Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Charm, Baltimore Skipjacks, Baltimore Clippers, Baltimore Bandits

  • Points of Interest:  National Aquarium, Fort McHenry, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, American Visionary Art Museum, Walters Art Museum ,B & O Railroad Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art. 

  • Universities include: Johns Hopkins University and Hospital, University of Maryland, Morgan State University ,Towson University.