Parks
There are seven park areas within the
Otterbein Community Association:
- Hill Street (between Hughes Street and Hill).
- Hermitage Square (at Sharp Street between Hill and
Montgomery Streets).
- York Street (between Hill and York Streets).
- Concert (between York and Lee Streets)
- Homesteader (between Lee Street and Welcome
Alley).
- Flower Bed (also between Lee and Welcome Alley).
- Welcome Alley (between Welcome Alley and Barre
Streets).
The Harbor Walk Townhouse Association maintains these
parks:
- Wheel Park (center of 600 block of Hanover
Street)
- Hill Street Gardens (east and west ends of the unit
block of Hill Street)
- Hanover Square (Hanover and Barre Streets)
- Hughes Street Garden (corner of S Charles and W
Hughes Streets)
Pets
Animals must be kept in a humane manner
without health or safety hazard and without nuisance.
Baltimore City's Animal Control Ordinance No. 708 includes
the following: Dogs over four months of age must have a
valid license. Dogs and cats over four months of age must
have a valid rabies vaccination. Dogs must wear
identification on their collars when outdoor. Dogs when
outdoors must be leashed at all times to prevent dog bites,
damage to property, spread of disease to people and other
animals, turning over garbage cans, and creating unsanitary
conditions. Animal bites must be reported to the health
department and/or police. Owners are responsible for the
removal of excreta deposited by their animals.