Frederick MD Outdoor Directory
Parks, trails, and outdoor recreation in and around Frederick.
Frederick puts a city park and a national park within a 20-mile stretch. Baker Park spans downtown Frederick with walking paths along Carroll Creek, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, and summer concerts at the bandshell and Bell Tower. Catoctin Mountain Park, near Thurmont, offers more than 25 miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks, historic cabins at Camp Misty Mount, and fly fishing in Big Hunting Creek. Both listings below link to full profiles with hours, addresses, highlights, and directions. For more outdoor ideas — including Cunningham Falls State Park and its 78-foot waterfall — browse the attractions directory and the activity guides linked at the bottom of this page.
City Parks (1)
In-town parks with walking paths, playgrounds, and event spaces.
National & Mountain Parks (1)
Mountain parks with hiking trails, camping, and scenic overlooks.