Frederick City Parks & Recreation

The mission of Frederick City Parks and Recreation is to provide for diverse recreational opportunities and amenities that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. For more than 80 years, the department has provided affordable quality programs for the young and young at heart. The department operates five facilities where participants may take part in a variety of unique offerings focused on sports, fitness and leisure.

The William Talley Fitness Center at 121 N. Bentz St., in Downtown Frederick is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a wide variety of exercise equipment including ellipticals, Concept II rowing machines, stair climbers, upright bicycles and more. The center is open 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

Folks may purchase annual, semi-annual or monthly memberships. The building, nestled beside Baker Park, dates back to 1913 when it was built for the Maryland National Guard. Featuring medieval fortifications, the site is on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure was converted to its current use as a community and meeting center in 2001 by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.

Recreation Supervisor Sean Poulin oversees youth and adult sports, outdoor recreation and education as well as speciality

programs. Recreation Supervisor Catherine Effland, Marketing and Membership Services, manages the Talley Fitness Center, park reservations program registration, facility reservation desk and rentals at the Bentz Street facility. She also oversees all social media, marketing and advertising for the department. Effland enjoys serving the community of Frederick on a daily basis.

Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Mogus no longer works for the department; her job has been divided up among other supervisors and all aspects have been able to continue effectively.

Recreation Supervisor Alexandra Coleman is in charge of the five city recreation centers, at Lincoln, Butterfly Ridge, and Whittier elementary schools, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle and Trinity. Her primary duty is organizing the thousands of renters who use the facilities every year for a wide variety of events such as youth and adult sports. She helps to provide the community with opportunities to recreate and enjoys seeing people happy while participating in activities.

To learn more about programs and activities offered, call 301-600-1450, visit www.cityoffrederickmd.gov or register online at www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/webtrac.