ABOUT US

WINDSOR HILLS NEIGHBORS, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization under the rules of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Incorporated and originally Chartered by the State of Maryland in May, 1949, it is bounded by Gwynns Falls and Leakin Parks on the south, Clifton Road to Lyndhurst Avenue to Gwynns Falls Parkway; Chelsea Terrace to Woodhaven; through the woods to Westchester Road; then to Fairfax and the Conservation Trail back to Gwynns Falls Park. Neighbors meet on the 4th Monday of each month, except for July and December. All residents of the area are welcome at all meetings. Meeting times are listed on the Events Calendar.

Location:
Located in Zipcode 21216 and bounded by Gwynns Falls & Leakin Parks on the West and South [see map below], Windsor Hills is surrounded by the communities of Mt. Holly, Fairmount, Walbrook Junction; and Garwyn Oaks, United Neighbors Association, Woodhaven Area Community Organization and Dickeyville to the west of the Gwynns Falls.

Description
Windsor Hills is a residential neighborhood of about 750 homes. Located on the western periphery of Baltimore City, the area features winding streets, mature trees, and well-spaced homes in a park-like setting. There is a play lot for children, Windsor Hills Elementary School [#87] with a large grassy yard, a church, and the trail-head of the Windsor Hills Conservation Trail, which connects with the Gwynns Falls Trail in Leakin Park. The neighborhood combines a serene country-like setting with excellent access to the amenities of Baltimore City and the greater Baltimore Metropolitan area.

Highlights
We have a strong neighborhood association, Windsor Hills Neighbors, Inc., with an elected Board of Governors who meet 10 times per year -- no meetings in July and December. The association includes all residents as members, and a newsletter is mailed to all residents nine times a year. Paid members may vote on issues, policies, and the budget. With a 100+ year history of diversity (ethnic, economic, social, racial, family composition), where tolerance and acceptance are practiced daily, we strive to cooperate with our neighbors and nearby institutions, including Cahill Recreation Center, Greater Walbrook Coalition, Carrington House for recovering addicts, and Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Parks.

Type of Houses
Most of the homes are of detached design, and most are owner-occupied. The earliest houses were built just before 1900 as summer houses, when the trolley car line was extended out to Walbrook Junction. Most houses were constructed during the 1920s to 1940s. There are a few small apartment houses, most of which are owner-occupied. There are 3 larger multi-family apartment buildings in the community, which add to the diversity of housing opportunities.

Map (click to enlarge)