I visited this park on Saturday as my friend planned a surprise proposal to take place in front of…read morethe fountain. It was the perfect backdrop for such a special moment. I saw a few other groups arrive for pictures in the park - a wedding party and a quinceañera court. There was also a playground near where a few kids/families played. There was a bathroom area, but they were locked. It would have been nice to be able to use the facilities, especially since I didn't see any other options around.

Baker Park has so much to offer. It is a must-go if you are in the Downtown Frederick area. They…read moretend to have a lot of events in the summer, including the firework show on the Fourth of July and their Summer Concert Series at their outdoor stage. They also have tennis courts, softball and baseball fields, a swimming pool that is open to the public, and playgrounds. It is also dog-friendly with a dog park near. There is plenty of parking available. Whether your attending an event or riding your bike or going for a jog, Baker Park has such a scenic vibe!

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.

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.

Visited Greenbrier State Park this summer and had plenty of fun in the sun! My family and I went on…read morea weekday and it was fairly busy (but of course I can't imagine how much busier it would be on weekends, let alone holiday weekends). I think families with young kids (or even new swimmers) really appreciate the "beach" area because the water level doesn't exceed 5.5 feet (swimming vests are encouraged). There are life guards present as well. There are spacious bathrooms available for use a short walk up from the water and have changing rooms in addition to shower areas as well. The bathrooms were clean as well as the changing rooms, but there was a lot of standing water in areas. I'd definitely recommend walking carefully. Bring a picnic and come early if you plan on getting a grill. Those were all taken even on the weekday we went. Costs Day-use Admission Fees: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day- $5/person After Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend - $5/vehicle https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/oc.aspx

This is a serene little park along a river. While it was cold and a bit windy while I was there, I…read morestill enjoyed waking around. There is an interesting kayak launch ramp where you might need macGyver to launch safely.

Nice river to go canoeing looks of parking spaces. Family friendly atmosphere great to place to…read morehave a picnic or cook out,

Just a little hike or drive to visit the first Washington Monument created by the folks of…read moreBoonsboro.

While on a road trip, we stopped to check out the Washington Monument State Park on a Monday…read more Lucky for us, no one was there, and we had the place all to ourselves. And the bathrooms were unlocked. Yay! It's a nice short hike up to the monument and overlook area. You can climb to the top of the monument using the little stairs inside the structure. You're rewarded with an incredible view of the vista when you reach the top and emerge from the stones. The history is interesting. You also get a bonus - a little hike on the Appalachian Trail. Watch out for bears and copperhead snakes. Oh my!