Parks

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...

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

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