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Read all the latest neighborly news. We update often so check back frequently (or at least every few months). Have something you think the community should know about? Visit the Contact page and let us know! Interested in what others are saying about Overlea?
The Cherry Heights Woodland Garden
Have you found Overlea’s hidden gem? Cherry Heights Woodland Garden is a “pocket park” created by NeighborSpace Baltimore County in collaboration with the Overlea community.
Holt Park and Center for the Arts (Spring 2024)
Spring is a special time at Holt Park and Center for the Arts. Join us for annual events, celebrations, art classes, and nature programs!
Overlea's New Pocket Park
As you may be aware, NeighborSpace Baltimore has developed a pocket park on Beech Avenue called Cherry Heights Woodland Garden Park. This park is named after the Cherry Heights Neighborhood of Overlea, which was the first neighborhood in Baltimore marketed to the African American community.
Overlea Community President’s Message (Fall 2023)
Greetings to all the vibrant members of our wonderful community! As the President of the Overlea Community Association, I am delighted to share with you exciting updates and cool events happening in our beloved neighborhood.
Honoring An Overlea Pioneer
For many years, the OCA has been seeking an historical marker to honor an original land owner in Overlea. Margaret Fuller was a widow who moved to Baltimore from Ohio with her six children in 1858.
Grant Opportunities
The Overlea Community Association is excited about a few grant opportunities available to our neighborhood. The first grant is the Community Revitalization Area Grant, awarded through Baltimore County to neighborhoods designated as a community revitalization district.
Belair Road (Fall 2023)
Overlea Community Association president, Melissa Davis, has been meeting monthly with representatives from State Highway and Baltimore County, along with our state Senator Kathy Klausmeier.
Holt Park and Center for the Arts (Fall 2023)
Autumn is a special time at Holt Park and Center for the Arts. Join us for annual events, celebrations, art classes, and nature programs!
Community Improvement Updates
The OCA is aware of several abandoned properties within our neighborhood, including the building destroyed by fire at 7201 Belair Road. We continue to stay in contact with both code enforcement and building inspections in Baltimore County to ensure this building is being monitored and will be moving forward for demolition.
BGE Updates (Fall 2023)
BGE contractors have been installing new gas lines and meters in Overlea, east of Belair Road. Members of the OCA have been working with BGE and Baltimore County to limit the impacts of this work on our neighborhood and neighbors.
Spring 2023: OCA President's Message
As always, Overlea is the place to be this spring! Our beloved farmer’s market will celebrate its 8th year 😯 starting on Saturday June 10th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ArtsFest 2023 is Going to be Amazing
Holt Park & Center for the Arts is hosting the 8th annual festival of visual and performing art!