Summer is coming; warmer days, leisurely walks, and plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of Henryton Road. Screeeeech! But what else is coming? TRAFFIC. Hundreds of cars traveling top speed down to the end of the road to enjoy a day of drinking, defecating, and defacing the beauty of Patapsco State Park.
Let's protect the Park and our quality of life by voicing our concerns about the annual influx of visitors to the end of Henryton Road.
Concerns:
1. Traffic - Endless line of cars going down and back up Henryton Road. Most cars are doing well above the speed limit. Many drivers are leaving after a day of drinking.
2. Parking - Cars parked beyond the designated parking area. Cars blocking the road. Cars tearing up the side of the road in order to make more parking.
3. Trash - Bottles, bottles, and more bottles left in the woods and river. People using the park as their personal bathroom.
4. The Amount of People - The end of Henryton is a trailhead not a designated visitor area. There are no facilities, and it is not meant to accommodate large numbers of people. It has become a place where propane grills, elaborate party set ups, and mass gatherings have become the norm.
5. Quality of Life - For those of us who make Henryton Road our home, it can be stressful and difficult to enjoy a walk, bike ride, or just a quiet afternoon in our yard.
6. Dangerous Conditions - Each summer various car accidents and river accidents have occurred at the end of the road. The amount of traffic and people is a danger to the safety of our neighborhood.
Proposed Solutions:
1. Designated, limited number of parking spaces at the end of the road. No parking allowed along the road beyond the designated spaces.
2. Existing park rules enforced (no alcohol, no grills)
Please sign this petition to show that you want to keep Henryton Road safe and enjoyable. Please sign this petition to show that you want your voice to be heard and Mr. Yungmann, our county council member, to take measures to address the above issues.
Updates
March 23, 2021
I met with the local precinct captain today to discuss the dangerous speeding and illegal parking on Henryton Road. Send an email to your county representative right now and demand they prioritize traffic enforcement for our area before the weekend arrivals start.
March 23, 2021
We hit a significant milestone that shows local leaders they cannot ignore the danger on Henryton Road any longer. Post the link to your Facebook page and text three neighbors to make sure they add their names today. We need this momentum to force the city to address the traffic and safety concerns before the summer rush begins.
16 Comments
Of course the park is there for everyone to use and enjoy, but on a hot summer day there will literally be 50+ cars "parked" anywhere and everywhere. It has become completely out of control. This area is simply not able to handle the erosion, trash and overall impact of hoards of people daily. We need to protect our community, environment and quality of life.
I would like to feel safe jogging to the end of Henryton. We live along Henryton up the hill and hear cars in the early evening zooming home.
the park is there for everyone to use but all should show respect for both the park and the neighbors
It's a great resource and I'm glad people use it, but it needs to be patrolled more to minimize the speeding, parking and other safety violations.
This is a beautiful park. I hope it will be the same for future generations to enjoy.
Save Henryton!
Protect the park, Protect its neighbors.
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Summer is coming; warmer days, leisurely walks, and plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of Henryton Road. Screeeeech! But what else is coming? TRAFFIC. Hundreds of cars traveling top speed down to the end of the road to enjoy a day of drinking, defecating, and defacing the beauty of Patapsco State Park.
Let's protect the Park and our quality of life by voicing our concerns about the annual influx of visitors to the end of Henryton Road.
Concerns:
1. Traffic - Endless line of cars going down and back up Henryton Road. Most cars are doing well above the speed limit. Many drivers are leaving after a day of drinking.
2. Parking - Cars parked beyond the designated parking area. Cars blocking the road. Cars tearing up the side of the road in order to make more parking.
3. Trash - Bottles, bottles, and more bottles left in the woods and river. People using the park as their personal bathroom.
4. The Amount of People - The end of Henryton is a trailhead not a designated visitor area. There are no facilities, and it is not meant to accommodate large numbers of people. It has become a place where propane grills, elaborate party set ups, and mass gatherings have become the norm.
5. Quality of Life - For those of us who make Henryton Road our home, it can be stressful and difficult to enjoy a walk, bike ride, or just a quiet afternoon in our yard.
6. Dangerous Conditions - Each summer various car accidents and river accidents have occurred at the end of the road. The amount of traffic and people is a danger to the safety of our neighborhood.
Proposed Solutions:
1. Designated, limited number of parking spaces at the end of the road. No parking allowed along the road beyond the designated spaces.
2. Existing park rules enforced (no alcohol, no grills)
Please sign this petition to show that you want to keep Henryton Road safe and enjoyable. Please sign this petition to show that you want your voice to be heard and Mr. Yungmann, our county council member, to take measures to address the above issues.
Updates
March 23, 2021
I met with the local precinct captain today to discuss the dangerous speeding and illegal parking on Henryton Road. Send an email to your county representative right now and demand they prioritize traffic enforcement for our area before the weekend arrivals start.
March 23, 2021
We hit a significant milestone that shows local leaders they cannot ignore the danger on Henryton Road any longer. Post the link to your Facebook page and text three neighbors to make sure they add their names today. We need this momentum to force the city to address the traffic and safety concerns before the summer rush begins.
16 Comments
It is a shame to see such a beautiful area treated so poorly. Something needs to be done. Speeding down Henryton is a serious problem.
Of course the park is there for everyone to use and enjoy, but on a hot summer day there will literally be 50+ cars "parked" anywhere and everywhere. It has become completely out of control. This area is simply not able to handle the erosion, trash and overall impact of hoards of people daily. We need to protect our community, environment and quality of life.
I would like to feel safe jogging to the end of Henryton. We live along Henryton up the hill and hear cars in the early evening zooming home.
the park is there for everyone to use but all should show respect for both the park and the neighbors
It's a great resource and I'm glad people use it, but it needs to be patrolled more to minimize the speeding, parking and other safety violations.
This is a beautiful park. I hope it will be the same for future generations to enjoy.
Save Henryton!
Protect the park, Protect its neighbors.
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It is a shame to see such a beautiful area treated so poorly. Something needs to be done. Speeding down Henryton is a serious problem.