2017 Family Resource Guide Local Parks
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Hagerstown city parks. 301/739-8577. www.hagerstownmd.org Bloom Park, North Potomac Street at North Avenue, Hagerstown. Home of the historical Spanish-American War cannon. City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. The park’s centerpiece is a 50-acre lake, home to more than 250 waterfowl. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, the Mansion House Art Center, the Hager House/Museum, a railroad museum, pavilions, concession stand, band shell, play equipment, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, softball fields, and fitness trails. 301/739-8577, x169. Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown. Pavilion, play equipment, softball fields, soccer fields, in-line skating rink, BMX track for bicycle motocross events, new dog park, Little League field and walking club. Funkhouser Park, 570 Jefferson St., Hagerstown. Play equipment and basketball court. Greenawalt Park, 101 East Ave., Hagerstown. Play area. Hager Park, 340 Frederick Street at Memorial Boulevard, Hagerstown. Pavilion (not handicapped-accessible) and horseshoe pits. Hamilton Playground, Fairview Road behind WJEJ radio station, Hagerstown. Play equipment, a volleyball court and a basketball court. Hellane Park, Park Avenue, next to West End Reservoir, Hagerstown. Pavilion, play equipment and basketball courts. Kiwanis Park, along Antietam Creek, off Eastern Boulevard, Hagerstown. 4-acre park will be a refuge for monarch butterflies, with paths and a pavilion. Memorial Park, 561 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Paths and remembrance plaza. Mills Park, Belview Avenue, Hagerstown. Pavilion and play equipment. Oswald Park, between Forest Drive and Oak Hill Avenue, Hagerstown. Picnic tables and landscaped traffic islands. Pangborn Park, 530 Pangborn Blvd., Hagerstown. Fishing pond (for those younger than 16 and older than 65), tennis courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, softball field, picnic pavilions, play equipment and formal gardens. Reed Park, 430 Wood Street, off Jefferson Street, Hagerstown. Pavilion, play equipment, softball field and basketball court. Part of Fairgrounds Park. Ridge Avenue Playground, Ridge Avenue, Hagerstown. Pavilion, play equipment, horseshoe pits and a basketball court. Rotary Club of Long Meadows Park, Northern Avenue and The Terrace, Hagerstown. Picnic benches and a flower garden. Skate Park at Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown. Skate Park with hours on Wed., Sat. and Sun.; fees and waivers required. 301/393-3765. Staley Park, 728 Frederick St., behind Potterfield Pool, Hagerstown. Pavilion and play equipment. Terrapin Park, 18257 Hurricane Court, Hagerstown. Basketball court & playground. University Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Walking/biking paths. Wheaton Park, Sumans Avenue, Hagerstown. Pavilion, play equipment, tennis court, horseshoe pits, basketball courts and a softball field. Washington County parks. 240/313-2700. www.washco-md.net. Byron Memorial Park, Park Rd., Williamsport. Public park is home of Conococheague Little League, the Williamsport Pool, Williamsport Community
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Center, the local Boy Scout Troop and Williamsport Memorial Library. Camp Harding County Park, between Clear Spring and Hancock on Pecktonville Rd. Named after President Warren G. Harding, who, along with notables such as Harvey Firestone, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, camped there in the 1920s. Picnic pavilions, playground, restrooms, grills, softball field, volleyball/basketball courts, horseshoe pits, parking, boat ramp, trout fishing and canoeing. A pet friendly park. Chestnut Grove Park, outside Keedysville, 3106 Chestnut Grove Road. Baseball and softball fields, picnic pavilions, restrooms, concessions, play equipment, volleyball and horseshoe pits. A pet friendly park. Clear Spring County Park/Recreation Area, 12424 Big Spring Rd., Clear Spring. Softball, baseball, football/soccer fields, concession stand, tennis and basketball courts, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, parking and a play area. Devil’s Backbone Park, on MD 68, near Lappans Crossroads, Boonsboro. Scenic park along Antietam Creek, featuring a waterfall, picnic pavilion, fishing, playground, restrooms, grills, and walking trails. A pet friendly park. Doub’s Woods Park, 1307 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Heavily wooded park with performing arts pavilion, picnic areas, picnic pavilion, swings, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, pet-friendly path, and an outdoor chapel. Has a pet friendly area. Funkstown Community Park, Funkstown. Features 4 pavilions, 2 tennis courts, a basketball court, Little League field, Legion ball field, and playground equipment. 301/791-7477. Kemps Mill Park, 11114 Kemps Mill Rd., Williamsport. Home of the Washington County Girls Softball League, 12-acre park features girls fast pitch fields with dugouts, modular playground, bleachers, and concession stand. Lions Community Park, 12835 Bikle Road, Smithsburg. 13-acre park features 2 pavilions, playground, multi-purpose field, baseball field, basketball court, pond and restrooms. 301/824-7234. Martin L. “Marty” Snook Memorial Park, Halfway. This park is the site of Halfway Park Days in May. This pet-friendly park features picnic pavilions, horseshoe pits, fitness trail, tennis courts, playing fields, bike path, restrooms, playgrounds, lighted ball fields and a swimming pool. Has a pet friendly area. Mt. Briar Wetland Preserve, Millbrook Road off Md. 67. This environmental site is a nontidal wetland area. Floating boardwalk allows for walking through the park. Mount Tammany Park, Tammany Manor Rd., Williamsport. 4-acre park with pavilion, picnic tables, basketball court, and handicapped-accessible playground equipment. A pet friendly park. Pen Mar Park, 14600 Pen Mar High Rock Rd. in Cascade. This redeveloped 42-acre park provides a panoramic view of the Cumberland Valley. Picnic tables, concession stand, a playground, restrooms, and pavilions for dances, concerts and other entertainment. Pinesburg Softball Complex, 15323 Clear Spring Rd., Williamsport. Four slow pitch softball fields, modular playground, bleachers and concession stand. Piper Lane Neighborhood Park, off Halfway Boulevard along Piper Lane and York Road, Hagerstown. Modular playground equipment, horseshoe pits and picnic tables. A pet friendly park. Pleasant Valley Community Park, 3199 Gapland Road off Md. 67, Rohrersville. Pavilion, playground, horseshoe pits, football/soccer field and tennis courts. A pet friendly park.
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River Bottom Park, E. Salisbury St., Williamsport. Park is adjacent to the C&O Canal National Park. Park is a great place to camp, stop, or picnic along the banks of the Potomac River. Boat ramp. Shafer Park, Park Rd., Boonsboro. Pavilions, athletic fields, gazebo, community center, restrooms and playground. 301/432-5141. Taylor Park, Keedysville. Features basketball court, playground, pavilion, and restroom. 301/432-5795. Veterans Park, 64 West Water Street, Smithsburg. Memorial garden, walking/fitness trails, two pavilions, two multi-purpose fields, basketball court, and playground. 301/824-7234. Washington County Regional Park – Black Rock Park, 20025 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown. Pet-friendly park features two pavilions, two playground areas, beach volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, softball field, restrooms and basketball courts. Has a pet friendly area. Wilson Bridge Neighborhood Park, Route 40, west of Route 63. 1-acre park with picnic tables and grills. Woodland Way County Park, 108 Belview Ave., Hagerstown. Picnic tables, tennis courts, grills, play equipment and ball fields. A pet friendly park.
Frederick city parks. www.cityoffrederick.com. Key: P: Passive facility – mostly scenic with walking or biking paths, historical theme N: Neighborhood facility – sports facilities (basketball, baseball, tennis, etc.), playground, small pavilions; smaller acreage than community facility C: Community facility – sports facilities (basketball, baseball, tennis, etc.), playground equipment, large and small pavilions R: Regional RC: Recreation center – many services available to community Amber Meadows Park, corner of Opossumtown Pike and Amber Drive (C) Apple Avenue Park, Apple Avenue (P) Baker Park, room 1 between North Bentz Street and College Avenue (C) Baker Park, room 2 on Fleming Avenue (N) Baker Park, room 3 on West Second Street past Fairview (P) Baker Park, room 4, between Fairview Avenue and Schifferstadt Museum (P) Baughman’s Babee Park, Madison and Burke Streets (N) Bentz Street Graveyard Memorial Grounds, West Second and North Bentz streets (P) Bentztown Spring Park, North and South Bentz streets (P) Bonita Mass Park, 7 West 2nd Street (P) Carroll Creek Urban Park, Court Street over Market and just beyond Carroll Street (P) Carrollton Park, Center Street and Prospect Boulevard (N) Catoctin Park, Catoctin Avenue (N) City Hall Park, North Court Street (P) Clerestory Park, Monocacy Boulevard (N) Cobblestone Park, Cobblestone Court (N) College Estates Park, Wilson Place and Taney Avenue (N) David Lane Park, David Lane and McCain Drive (N) Dog Park, 212 Carroll Parkway (P) East Third Street Park, East Third & East streets (N) Emerald Farms Park, Swallowtail Drive (N – soccer fields only) Fountain Park, West Seventh Street at North Market Street (P) Fredericktowne Village Park, Schifferstadt Boulevard (N) Golfview Park, Hunting Horn Lane, off Hillcrest (N)
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