Baker Park is like the crown jewel in the diadem that is Downtown Frederick…read more The park has been under extensive renovations in its recent history and is quite large. According to the website its a "58 acre linear park running through the heart of downtown Frederick." When I think of Baker Park, I think of the bell tower or Carillon. I recently learnt this, but the Carillon is Maryland's largest musical instrument #ScoreOneForFrederick. The tower holds 49 bells which are played by a keyboard type mechanism at the bottom of the obelisk. It is played by a master Carillonneur John Wittman on the weekends. But also you can hear it's automated tolling on the hour when you're at the park any day of the week. The park was named after Joseph T Baker who was a local philanthropist and also the person who purchased the land for the park to built on in the 1920s. There is an organization of volunteers called the Friends Of Baker Park which helps to maintain the park and restore and renovate portions of it. All in all, it's a must see if you're headed to downtown Frederick. I could write endless words about Baker Park, but it is nothing compared to seeing it and experiencing it for yourself. That is the only thing that will do it justice. Walking along Carroll Creek has always been a delight, especially in the spring when the lily pads are out and the creek is teeming with ducks and other wildlife. It definitely makes you appreciate parks in general and how much they add to a city when they're well maintained and special. I think it's 100 percent aided in making Downtown Frederick a national destination to visit.

I normally don't review parks, but this is the last of my 1st of 3 series of America 250 reviews…read more I was at Baker Park on 4th of July in 2022. There was an outdoor fair on that hot afternoon. I remember I got a couple of free coupons from Wawa. I had a date that afternoon, and she met me here; she lived in Frederick. We walked around the beautiful park. Perhaps, there could be some more shade as it was lots of open space, but there were areas with trees close to Carroll Creek. Trails connect to the downtown Carroll Creek Park for an easy walk, which we walked to there on our date. This is a solid park with some amentities.

This river walk is really cool. It's definitely the highlight of downtown Frederick. Grab a coffee…read moreor a snack, park yourself on a bench, and enjoy the calm scenery. Very clean, lots of shops to explore, nice long walking path, there's so much to enjoy with this!

We went here during Christmas night, it was beautiful. There were many lighted boats and it was…read morebeautifully decorated. We enjoyed al the wonderful decorations of the boats and had a lovely time. I was starting to panic a bit since all the stores were closed and we all needed to use the restroom but we found a public restroom in the parking lot area. Thank goodness they have that. We came from an hour away and it was difficult to find a restroom around. Overall we had an amazing time.

Really neat park. Lots to see. Fantastic day outside with the kids. They had a blast around the…read morepond and spotted a bunch of turtles.

This park is a nice use of an old industrial space, which seems to have included a quarry, a mill,…read moreand a watercress farm, at minimum. Numerous kid-friendly facilities, both outdoor but also an indoor nature center were available. There were plenty of live nonhuman animals and some chatty humans inside the nature center, which is now open on weekends. The sights on the outdoor trails were numerous, and tables to eat at were plentiful. All the facilities were clean and new. As a play date for kiddos (not mine), it was very impressive.

Stumbled upon this happy little place while on a fall adventure. They have a variety of animals and…read moreyou can ask to hold any of them except for snakes that are shedding and the tarantulas. (Not that I'd want to hold either.) we met Dobbii the bearded dragon who is quite the snuggler. Doesn't take long to see the animals and there are lots of trails to explore as well as a playground for the kiddos.

I love coming here. I love going to the park so I could take my dogs out there and play. Can't wait…read moreto see everyone tomorrow. It's gonna be cool.

This lake isn't huge, but it boasts several impressive water features, a wide walking path, foliage…read morealong the path, diverging paths that connect to surrounding neighborhoods and the adjacent local high school, and a narrow creek providing soothing natural running water sounds. There are plenty of benches and shaded areas so you don't cook in the sun. Take a peek at the huge gaggle of friendly ducks who don't run away when you approach. Don't feed the ducks; there's a fine for doing so. Parking is free along the road on West 2nd St. Recommended--the usuals frequent the park: moms with strollers, pet owners, and even fishermen.

Really nice state park. There is a small donation fee upon entering. They rely on the honesty…read morepolicy because there was no one there to actually collect the money. Just a lock box. It was full so I guess people are doing the right thing. It's definitely worth it. Beautiful scenery and different levels to explore. Great for hiking or just taking in the views. They have a restroom area available with plenty of parking. The gazebos are off limits now but there is plenty of areas to see. we plan on coming back to explore the next higher mountain level. I know it will be amazing.

Gambrill State Park is one of many state parks just outside of Frederick, Maryland. Within the park…read moreare a few parking lots. If the first one is full, they will mark it and direct you to the parking spots near the campsites. The park itself has a number of well-marked trails with varying lengths. The black trail was great for our family and our toddler walked most of the way. It also leads to a few overlooks looking out into the Maryland countryside. Parking does cost, but it's on an honor system and cheap. $3 for Maryland residents and $5 for non-Maryland residents.

This playground is so cool! Everything has a fairytale theme and such fun playground equipment for…read morekids. So many slides, climbing options, swings, and more. We had about 2 hours of fun and my kids could have stayed longer. It's not far from the heart of Frederick. Enjoy some play ground time and then go get dinner on the Main Street.

This is an accessible playground in Frederick MD, in memory of Sophie and Madigan. Plenty of…read moreparking. It's got four different kinds of swings and different play structures to include kids of all abilities. The bathroom even has an adult sized changing table. There are trash cans and benches and overall it is well maintained. There is really no shaded area to speak of which is something to consider for sunny days.

Love this place! We saw a bald eagle catching fish in the lake a few years back, and that's still…read morea core memory. The beach is nice, if a little iffy with people leaving trash and dog poop in the off season. That's really the only complaint I have about the park. I wish visitors would respect the space.

This is a huge park, great for camping, hiking, walking, beach relaxing and more…read more Be aware: constructions are currently going on at different places of the park including the main entrance. After the constructions are completed, the park will start to request campers or day visitors to make reservations online during holidays and weekends visitors. Atmosphere: it's a large park filled with nature's love, trees, water, birds, logs, dirt paths, bugs, wildlife, fresh air and tables benches roads for visitors. Service: staff in the visitors' center are friendly and knowledgeable. Value: you cannot put a price tag on your love of nature and experience of outdoors. Parking: there is no issue to find parkings inside the park, just depending on how far you are willing to walk. Beautiful park, highly recommend.