Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Frederick

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring

Zip line park with day & night passes. Forest setup of zip lines, rope rigs & wooden bridges has day & night passes for kids & adults.

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Great Falls Park

Great Falls Park

Dramatic views, hiking & rafting. Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.

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Centennial Park

Centennial Park

Lakeside outdoor preserve. County park built around a lake, offering a running trail, boating, fishing & diverse ecosystems.

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Wilde Lake Park

Wilde Lake Park

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Blandair Regional Park North Playground

Blandair Regional Park North Playground

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Long Gate Playground

Long Gate Playground

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Blandair Regional Park West Playground

Blandair Regional Park West Playground

Large park with sports fields. Simple park featuring multipurpose sports fields with bleachers plus a playground & parking lot.

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Lake Elkhorn Park

Lake Elkhorn Park

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Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area

Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area

Recreational site on the Patapsco River. Founded in 1907, this large park along the Patapsco River offers recreation from hiking to camping.

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Granville Gude Park

Granville Gude Park

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Waterloo Park

Waterloo Park

Big space for sports, picnics & play. 22-acre neighborhood resource offering areas for picnics, sports & kids' play, plus a trail.

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Cascade Falls

Cascade Falls

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Cascade Falls Trailhead

Cascade Falls Trailhead

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Hilton Tire Park

Hilton Tire Park

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Patapsco Valley State Park - Hilton Area

Patapsco Valley State Park - Hilton Area

Camping site with nature center & trails. State park providing rental sites for campers, playground areas, a nature center & hiking trails.

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Gwynn Oak Park

Gwynn Oak Park

Scenic spot for hiking & relaxing. Natural retreat with walking trails, plus a fishing area, picnic facilities & a playground.

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Troy Park

Troy Park

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Leakin Park

Leakin Park

Sports fields, train rides & bike trails. Woodland park set on 1,216 acres with sports fields/courts, miniature trains & hiking/biking trails.

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Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area

Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area

Trails, waterfalls & a swinging bridge. Riverside trails for hiking & mountain biking, plus waterfalls, swimming holes & a swinging bridge.

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Druid Hill Park

Druid Hill Park

Urban green space with gardens & zoo. City park established in 1860 with trails, sports fields, a pool, gardens & the Maryland Zoo.

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Wyman Park Dell

Wyman Park Dell

Urban park with walking trails. Scenic, 16-acre city retreat with walking paths & wide lawns, plus clean-up days & seasonal events.

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Friendship Park

Friendship Park

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Rash Field Park

Rash Field Park

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Riverside Park

Riverside Park

17-acre public park with a pool. Grassy urban oasis with a marble fountain, swimming pool, trails, playgrounds & sports fields.

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Canton Waterfront Park

Canton Waterfront Park

Harbor views & historic scenery. Picturesque waterfront park is home to the Korean War Memorial & provides views of Fort McHenry.

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Double Rock Park

Double Rock Park

County venue for outdoor activities. 102-acre county park offering a playground, hiking, walking & biking trails & athletic fields.

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Kinder Farm Park Playground

Kinder Farm Park Playground

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Kinder Farm Park

Kinder Farm Park

Hands-on farming lessons & chickens. Farm turned county park, offering a look at past & present farming practices, including animal care.

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