Parks and Recreation

At more than 650 acres, this park has something for everyone. A focal point is the Commission-restored James and Macie King dairy barn, a reminder of Montgomery County’s agricultural past that is still very much a part of its present. Drop by the Maryland-themed “tot lot” any afternoon! It is located between the Barn and the Miniature Golf Course. King Farm...

This park offers a 40 tees and a short-game (teeing, chipping, etc) practice area. The driving range is open 10 AM-PM. Beginning December 1 through February 28, the driving range will be open Fridays, Saturday, and Sundays only. The driving range will resume daily operations in March 2003. A putting green is planned for 2003. For more information, please contact the driving...

The park’s Central Park features two beautiful championship miniature golf courses. The golf courses are beautifully landscaped and will test your skill unlike any other golf course. No windmills here!. The two 18-hole putting courses with practice greens contain delicate contour changes, undulations and sloping greens. Teens and adults will find real challenges provided...

This Sports Center is a state of the art mulit-sport indoor facility designed to compliment the Maryland SoccerPlex. The 66,000 square foot complex encompasses eight basketball and/or volleyball courts on a lined urethane surface from March to November. Beginning in November, there are two NHL hockey rinks complete with netting and a dasher board system and roll out a layer...

Among the many activities for children at South Germantown Recreational Park, Adventure Playland is a favorite. In addition to the playground equipment, the park features ballfields and picnic area (not shown). Shelters (about 200 yards past the playground) are available for rent; visit the South Germantown Park facilities page link below. South Germantown Recreational Park...

Cool down and have a blast at the South Germantown Recreational Park Splash Playground! Kids will have a great time playing under the massive waterfall, and trying to guess which tumbling bucket will tip over next. There’s also a rain tree, water tunnel, and a 36′ computer choreographed water maze with 280 ground-level jets, shooting 6,000 gallons of water per minute....

River and Trail Outfitters is one of the oldest year-round outdoor adventure companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. They are licensed by the Department of Natural Resources and are members of America Outdoors and the Professional Paddlesports Association. After three decades, River and Trail remains...

Crofton Go-Kart Raceway This outdoor go cart raceway has 27 turns. Rent go carts. 1050 Maryland Route 3 S Gambrills, MD 21054 (410) 721-2900 Map

Adventure Park USA features two exhilarating and fast paced Go Cart tracks where kids of all ages can test out their driving skills in fast go carts! Start out on the Blazing Trails Family Track, then pump up the adventure at the high-performance Speeding Bullet Slick Track. Meant for more cautious drivers, the Blazing Trails Family Track is an exciting way to experience the...

The State Battlefield park encompasses the three gaps of South Mountain (Crampton’s, Fox’s, and Turner’s gaps) that were the scene of the Sept 14, 1862 battle, just days before Antietam. Handicapped accessible.

The only park in Maryland that commemorates soldiers from every American War, the French and Indian War to the Gulf War. Handicapped accessible. W. 2nd & Bentz Sts. Frederick, MD 21701

43-acre lake provides swimming, fishing and boating. Park also offers picnicking, camping and nature trails.

Gambrill State Park, located west of Frederick, provides miles of hiking, biking, and horse trails with stunning overlooks of the surrounding area. A 34-campsite, four-camper cabin campground is available seasonally. See beautiful views from three picnic shelters, for rent, and the Tearoom, available for reservations. VISA, MC. Handicapped accessible. Frederick, MD 21702

The park, located west of Thurmont, is named for a 78-foot cascading waterfall. Hiking, swimming, hunting, fishing, picnicking, boating, playgrounds, nine camper cabins, and 171 campsites in two areas available seasonally. The William Houck area has a 43 acre lake and trail to the Falls; Manor area includes Catoctin Furnace. Some facilities are handicapped accessible. VISA,...

The Catoctin Mountains offer a wealth of scenery, wildlife, wildflowers, historic buildings, hiking, trails, scenic drives, camping, and fly-fishing. Looking for something different? Try spending the night in an historic cabin in Camp Misty Mount; for reservations call (301) 271-3140. Pets, on leashes, are permitted in outdoor areas but not in buildings. VISA, MC, AE, DISCOVER....

Early 19th Century canal running from Georgetown, Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD, passing through Frederick County. Hiking, cycling, ice-skating, picnicking, and camping available. Canal boat rides in Georgetown, DC from Apr – late Oct. Park open from dawn to dusk. Visitor Center Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Handicapped accessible in some locations. For boat ride...

Downtown Frederick’s 44-acre park features a carillon, band shell, tennis courts, multi-purpose, softball and baseball field, Culler Lake, a public swimming pool, and numerous playgrounds for children. Park features concerts and children’s theater in the summer and numerous outdoor events throughout the year. 121 N. Bentz St. Frederick, MD 21701

Family entertainment during Sept and Oct. Seven solid years of nighttime fun. Bring a flashlight and navigate your way through Frederick County’s largest corn maze. Try your luck with our pumpkin chunker! Hours: Fri nights at dusk, last ticket sold at 10 PM, Sat 12 PM – last ticket sold at 10 PM, Sun 12 PM – last ticket sold at 5 PM. Groups call for other...

The Great Frederick Fair: Enjoy the sights, sounds, great food at one of Maryland’s and one of the nation’s oldest county agricultural fairs. Sept 14 – 22, 2007. Daily harness racing, exhibits, concert entertainment, carnival rides, and midway. VISA, MC, DISCOVER. Handicapped accessible MD 21701

Brand New Field, Exciting New Season, Whole New Game! The Keys offer a fun, family -friendly environment right in the city of Frederick’s backyard. Kids Eat Free Mondays, Guaranteed Win Tuesdays, Wacky Wednesdays, Giveaways and Fireworks are just a few of the promotions planned for the season. For information on games & promotions log onto www.frederickkeys.com or...

The Frederick Festival of the Arts is a juried, two-day art festival held the first weekend every June. The Festival is run by the Frederick Arts Council which is a non-profit 501c(3) organization supported by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council and corporate sponsorships and the local community. 2009 Festival Schedule: Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday,...

Family park offering miniature golf, go-karts, junior rides, driving range, batting cages, game room, water wars playground and picnic area. New for 2006 – Paintball. Parties and groups our specialty. Call for hours. VISA, MC Handicapped accessible. Boonsboro, MD 21713

Featuring hundreds of exotic animals — bears to boas, macaws to monkeys — on 26 naturally wooded acres. Interactive animal shows, special feeding encounters, birthday parties, group rates. Open weekends in Mar & Nov, daily Apr – Oct. VISA, MC, Handicapped accessible. Thurmont, MD 21788

Wild Western themed Family Entertainment Center featuring Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Miniature Golf, Paint Ball Arena, Laser Tag, Arcade, Kiddie-Rides, Café, Meeting Rooms, Birthday Parties, and Team Building Events. Open 10 AM – 11 PM. Open Year Round. VISA, MC, AE, DISCOVER. Handicapped accessible. New Market, MD 21774

The 78 foot cascading falls are located one half mile from the lake in the Houck Area via the Falls Trail near Frederick MD. In 1954, the area was split into two parks with Maryland Route 77 cutting between them. The northern 5,000 acres is a National Park: Catoctin Mountain Park. The remaining 5,000 acres comprise Cunningham Falls State Park. Cunningham Falls State Park MD