“The more you’re here, the more you realize, ‘This is going to be pretty big,’” says contractor Luke Steckel of Hampden’s Studios on Sisson, who has worked on a number of the Foodshed properties. “I’m always the guy that they call to do something different.”

Though menu details are not yet set in stone, the seasonal offerings (think snacks on a stick, nachos, sandwiches, smoothies, juices, and barbecued meats made on a custom rotisserie built in West Baltimore) will be streamlined by chef de cuisine Patrick Morrow and maintain Foodshed’s philosophy of supporting local producers.

“From a food and drink perspective, we wanted to give people another way to experience local food,” Polyoka says. “It’s going to be geared toward families and all Baltimoreans to come and enjoy.”

To complement the eats and drinks, the open space will also boast six professional-sized volleyball courts, three bocce courts, a tree garden with canopy lighting, climbing apparatuses for kids, beach chairs overlooking the waterfront, its own hop yard, and custom-built interactive seating for outdoor concerts and performances.

“It has kind of an island vibe,” Polyoka says. “It’s going to be a fun place to play during the summertime.”

Aside from the requisite volleyball tournaments, the site will also host community programs like sailing regattas, Fourth of July festivities, food and wine festivals, and bike parties. Sandlot will also be open for visitors to check out during the Saturday morning Fells Point Farmers’ Market, which has temporarily relocated to Harbor Point for the season while construction continues at Broadway Square.

Polyoka, a father of four, says that he’s most excited to introduce a new city gathering place that is family friendly—an aspect that has strong ties to the meaning behind the concept’s name.

“For me, Sandlot is all about remembering being young, being outside, and not taking things too seriously,” he says.