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Amenities

The BioPark offers a variety of amenities for your company and employees. Curated programming, delicious eateries, fitness facilities, easy access, and close proximity to downtown Baltimore contribute to the BioPark’s vibrant location. Services, including managed conference and meeting spaces and security services provided by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, deliver extra support for your operations. 

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  • Parking

    Garage Parking

    Daily or monthly parking may be available in the BioPark Garage located at the corner of W. Baltimore and Poppleton Streets (1 N. Poppleton St.). Monthly parking may be reserved through SP+, the garage operator, via the “Book Monthly Parking” option on their website.

    Street Parking

    Street parking is available, and parking meters accept credit cards. Please make sure to look for and follow all parking signage and restrictions.

  • Public Transportation

    UMB shuttle

    UMB’s private shuttle service, the UMB shuttle, makes stops in the BioPark. Complimentary tickets to ride the shuttle can be obtained by contacting Claire Murphy. A ticket is required each time you board a shuttle bus (even for transfers). Find more information about routes and times, please visit the UMB shuttle website.

    Charm City Circulator

    Baltimore’s free bus service, the Charm City Circulator, makes several stops in the BioPark, along MLK Blvd., and throughout the UMB campus. For route maps, schedules, and additional information, please visit the Charm City Circulator website.

    MTA

    Baltimore is serviced by a variety of public transit lines, including the MARC, Light Rail, and local bus routes. For detailed information on routes, schedules, and fares, visit the MTA website.

  • Public Safety

    UMB’s Police and Public Safety team provides patrol coverage and public safety services throughout the BioPark. 

    A UMB Police substation is located on the ground floor of the BioPark Garage and provides 24/7 monitoring and patrols of the area. To contact UMB Police, call:

    • Non-emergency: 410-706-6882
    • Emergency: 911
    Safe Walk/Safe Ride

    The Safe Walk/Safe Ride program offers point-to-point service within designated boundaries and is available 24/7 365 days per year. To request service, please call 410-706-6882.

    UMB Alerts

    UMB Alerts sends out emails, phone calls, and text messages when there is an emergency on or around the UMB campus, including in the BioPark. Alerts may relate to crimes, University closings and delays, or other urgent matters.

    Registration Instructions

    For more information on UMB Alerts, or to manage your account, please visit www.umaryland.edu/alerts.

    • To Enroll:
    1. Visit this page: https://member.everbridge.net/337829242601496/login
    2. Click on the “Sign Up” hyperlink at the bottom of the sign in pane (under the blue “Sign In” button).
    3. Complete the registration form and click the “Create Account” button.
      • Make sure to record your username and password; these are needed to manage your account.
    4. Complete your profile. 
    5. If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Fancher, Operations Manager for UMB’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) at [email protected] or 410-706-5035. ORD manages the BioPark on behalf of UMB.
    • To Manage Your Account:
    1. Go to https://member.everbridge.net/337829242601496/login and login.
    2. To edit your contact details, click on the “My Profile (Edit)” hyperlink.
    • To Delete Your Account:
    1. Go to https://member.everbridge.net/337829242601496/login and login. 
    2. On the home screen (populates upon sign in), under the “My Profile” pane, click on the “Delete My Account” button. In the pop-up confirmation pane, click OK to confirm. 

    If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Fancher.

  • Events and Meeting Space

    The BioPark hosts regular events to facilitate connections and grow networks, build entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, and create a vibrant, engaged community – within the BioPark and throughout Baltimore. Learn more and see a calendar of events on our event page.

    Event and conference spaces are available at 801 West Baltimore Street and 4MLK. Companies in the BioPark can reserve these spaces for free or reduced rental rates.

  • Food Vendors

    Visit one of the eateries in the BioPark, including Neopol (875 Hollins St.), Bijou by Buttonwood (801 W. Baltimore St.), and The Bun Shop (4MLK), or order catering for your next event. If you want to explore other options in the area, Lexington Market is home to a host of restaurants, grocery, and specialty food vendors, and a number of restaurants and breweries are located along Pigtown’s Main Street.

  • UMB Fitness Center

    Companies in the BioPark are eligible for a discounted membership at UMB’s fitness center, URecFit, located in the SMC Campus Center at 621 W. Lombard St. (near the intersection of Lombard and Greene Streets). The URecFit website provides a full list of facility features, class schedules, hours, membership fees, and other information.

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