The Quest begins Welcome to Frederick County s Docs in the Park Quest and the Wegmans Passport to Family Wellness. This booklet provides an opportunity to experience nature, the outdoors and be active with your friends and family while discovering some of the best parks and trails in Frederick County. This passport gives a description of seventeen (17) trails and parks located in Frederick County, Maryland. Just take your Wegmans Passport with you and record your progress by using a pencil or crayon to make a rubbing of the trail marker (designated by a symbol on each map) located along each trail. Trail markers are mounted on posts and are similar to the one illustrated on the back cover. If you are unable to maneuver the trail, take three (3) pictures around the park, print them, and attach to the corresponding trail map in the booklet. See how many rubbings you can collect and look for the prizes that await you! If you walk six (6) of the trails listed in this Passport, go to 355 Montevue Ln. Suite 100, Frederick, MD 21702 and receive a gift. All questers who complete eleven (11) trails will receive a Wegmans coupon redeemable for a free Wegmans product and receive a free gift from Frederick County Parks and Recreation. Questers who complete all seventeen (17) trails will be entered into a raffle for a $100 Wegmans Gift Card or a Gift Certificate for a Fitness or Nutritional program from Frederick County Parks and Recreation.
Rose Hill Manor Park 1611 N. Market St. Frederick, MD 21701 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.43661, -77.40638 Passport Marker: 39.43751, -77.40678 Length:.25 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Information: This trail is easily accessible to people of all ages whether it be folks with limited mobility or those pushing a stroller. The trail marker is easily accessible and can be reached while walking on paved walkways. Features: This park features a Manor House, which is open to the public (April-November 11am-4pm Mondays-Saturdays, and 1pm-4pm on Sundays). The park also has a Farm and Family Building, icehouse, log cabin, blacksmith shop, carriage collection, two (2) barns, and restrooms. Several gardens for health and wellness feature vegetables, culinary and medicinal beds. Additionally, several play spaces are set up in the garden and feature: hoop and stock, graces and calisthenics. All of which are historic exercises and allow visitors a glimpse of how life was like during historic times. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Utica District Park 10200-B Old Frederick Road Frederick, MD 21701 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.51442, -77.40108 Passport Marker: 39.51267, -77.40455 Length:.87 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Information: This trail will lead you around sports fields and participants will travel with ease along the paved path. The trail marker is easily accessible and can be reached while walking on paved walkways. Features: This park has grills, horseshoe pit, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground, softball field, special event field, two (2) multi-purpose fields, two (2) sand volleyball courts, two (2) youth basketball courts, and a walking trail (6,040 feet/1.1 mi.). MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Creagerstown Park 12014 Penterra Manor Lane Thurmont, MD 21788 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.56382, -77.35184 Passport Marker: 39.56422, -77.35138 Length:.17 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Information: For this trail, participants will begin walking from the parking lot and will need to cross a road to access the playground, where the passport marker is located. No need to worry, the park is located on a dead-end street, with minimal traffic. The trail marker is easily accessible and can be reached while walking on paved walkways. Features: This small park features an easy access boat ramp, large open areas for fishing, grills, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, and a playground. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Fountain Rock Park 8511 Nature Center Place Walkersville, MD 21793 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.47482, -77.36976 Passport Marker: 39.47567, -77.36828 Length:.29 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Information: This trail takes visitors on a path, which keeps them on paved walkways and allows people of all mobility levels to enjoy the wonderful features that Fountain Rock has to offer. The trail begins at the parking lot and loops around the playground and the nature center, and drops visitors off at the beautiful Quarry Pond. While there are a few steps that visitors need to walk down to access the pond, there is also a wheelchair/stroller accessible route that leads participants straight to the passport marker as well. Features: This park has a Quarry Pond with several kinds of fish, turtles, and birds to observe, a playground and pavilion for picnicking, and a trout pond for fishing (only 2 per day please-stocked in the spring and summer months). Nature Center: The Nature Center has a variety of animals and hands on activities (open Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm) and family friendly trails to walk and explore nature. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Libertytown Park 12201 Liberty Road Libertytown, MD 21762 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude longitude Parking Lot: 39.48345, -77.23661 Passport Marker: 39.48253, -77.23772 Length:.31 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Information: This trail takes participants around the ball field and leads them along a paved path to the passport marker. All walking areas are paved, which makes them accessible to individuals of any mobility type. There are also additional walking trails that allow participants to see the beautiful natural scenery, but require individuals to walk on grass. Features: This park has a ball field, basketball courts, grills, lighted youth ball field, a multipurpose field (combination soccer/football goal posts), a picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground, lighted tennis and volleyball courts, and an additional nature walking trail. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Old National Pike Park 12406 Old National Pike Mt. Airy, MD 21771 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude longitude Parking Lot: 39.37754, -77.23055 Passport Marker: 39.37967, -77.22735 Length:.83 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Information: This trail takes participants on a well-marked/paved path through the beautiful Old National Pike District Park. While there are some small inclines, this trail provides great accessibility to individuals of all mobility levels. Features: This park has a baseball field, four (4) multipurpose fields (one with combination soccer/football goalposts), grills, horseshoe pits, mister posts, picnic shelters, picnic tables, playground, volleyball nets, and a walking trail. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Kemptown Community Park 3456 B Kemptown Church Road Monrovia, MD 21770 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.33378, -77.23511 Passport Marker: 39.33317, -77.23548 Length:.15 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Information: This short trail will lead participants around the playground and they will be able to see the nature trail. All walking areas are paved, which makes them accessible to individuals of any mobility type. For additional walking, try the unpaved nature trail and check out the beautiful natural scenery. Features: This park features an amphitheater, fire ring, picnic shelters, picnic tables, and grills. Other features of this park include several ball fields, two (2) tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and a playground. The park also hosts a nature trail (2,105 feet/. 4 mi.). MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Point of Rocks Park 1637 Ballenger Creek Pike Point of Rocks, MD 21777 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.27796, -77.53797 Passport Marker: 39.27811, -77.53699 Length:.38 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Information: This paved trail will take participants past the playground and tennis courts. This trail is easy and accessible to any mobility. There is a slight decline at the start of the trail and an incline at the end of the trail. Features: This park features picnic tables, grills, horseshoe pits, and a playground. Other amenities include lighted basketball court, and two (2) lighted tennis courts. Multipurpose fields and walking trails can also be found at this park. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Ballenger Creek Park 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike Frederick, MD 21703 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.38125, -77.44821 Passport Marker: 39.38139, -77.45146 Length:.6 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Information: This trail takes participants around the playground and past the dog park and leads them along a paved path to the passport marker. For extra mileage take a walk up by the Community Building and the turf field. Features: This park has Community Gardens, a dog park, a Community Building, a synthetic turf field, three (3) lighted softball fields, a nature trail (3,614 feet/. 7 miles), grills, horseshoe pits, multipurpose fields, picnic shelters, picnic tables, playground, soccer fields, volleyball courts, youth baseball fields and restrooms. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Catoctin Creek Park 2929 Sumantown Road Middletown, MD 21769 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.39214, -77.56379 Passport Marker: 39.39063, -77.56284 Length:.45 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Information: This trail will lead participants past the playground and towards the butterfly garden. All walking areas are paved, which makes them accessible to individuals of any mobility type. There are also additional walking trails that allow participants to see the beautiful natural scenery. Features: This park has over four (4) miles of trails. The Nature Center is a green building which features a green vegetated roof, geothermal heating and cooling system, and many other energy efficient features (open Tuesdays-Fridays, 12pm-6pm Saturdays 10am-6pm and Sundays, 12pm-6pm April-October). There are two (2) Mid-19 Century structures along the main park driveway. The Nature Center has live animal exhibits and a children s discovery zone with activities for young children to enjoy. The Sensory Trail includes a guide rope and twelve (12) interactive touch, listen, and smell stations. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Middletown Park 7628 Coblentz Road Middletown, MD 21769 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.44574, -77.52809 Passport Marker: 39.44731, -77.53068 Length:.52 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Information: This trail will take participants past some disc golf baskets and over a bridge. This path is paved and is accessible to individuals of any mobility. Features: This park has ball fields, lighted basketball courts, disc golf course, lake for fishing, grills, horseshoe pits, marble rings, multipurpose fields, picnic shelters, playground, radio control race car track, soccer/ football field (combination soccer/football goal posts), stage, trails (1-1,408 feet/. 3 miles, 2,251 feet/.1 mile), volleyball courts, and restrooms. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Urbana District Park 3805 Urbana Pike Frederick, MD 21704 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.33619, -77.36633 Passport Marker: 39.33382, -77.36179 Length: 1.35 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Information: This trail will take participants around the outskirts of the park on a paved trail. Participants will travel past several playgrounds and may see some neat wildlife. Features: This park has ball fields, football/lacrosse field, a little league field, picnic shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, scenic walking trails, mister posts, two (2) soccer fields, and water and electric utilities. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Carrollton Park 455 Center Street Frederick, MD 21701 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.40293, -77.42251 Passport Marker: 39.40259, -77.42392 Length:.24 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Information: This trail will take your through scenic Carrollton Park via the walking and biking paths provided throughout the park. This path is paved and is accessible to individuals of any mobility. Features: This park features a baseball field, basketball courts, bathrooms, benches/bleachers, a pavilion area, picnic tables, and a playground. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Baker Park Bell Tower N Bentz Street and W 2nd Streets Frederick, MD 21701 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.41685, -77.41562 Passport Marker: 39.41534, -77.41778 Length:.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Information: This trail will take your through scenic Baker Park and the Carillon Bell Tower via the walking and biking paths provided throughout the park. This path is paved and is accessible to individuals of any mobility. Features: This Park features a Band shell with restrooms and electricity. It also features a gazebo, tennis courts, two softball fields, pavilions, picnic tables, playground, multipurpose field, and volleyball area. The Carillon Bell Tower and a fountain are also located in this area. This park is handicap accessible. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Baker Park Pool College & Fleming Avenues Frederick, MD 21701 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.41579, -77.41841 Passport Marker: 39.41527, -77.42081 Length:.58 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Information: This trail will take your through scenic Baker Park via the walking and biking paths provided throughout the park. This path is paved and is accessible to individuals of any mobility. Features: This park features multipurpose field, tennis courts, swimming pool, and a playground. It also includes a pavilion area with picnic tables, benches/bleachers, and grills. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Baker Park Culler Lake West 2nd Street Frederick, MD 21701 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.41579, -77.41841 Passport Marker: 39.41527, -77.42081 Length:.58 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Information: This trail will take your through scenic Baker Park and around Culler Lake via the walking and biking paths provided throughout the park. This path is paved and is accessible to individuals of any mobility. Features: This park features Culler Lake (3.176 acres) along with a covered bridge, Skater s house, multipurpose field with lighting, baseball field benches/bleachers, and the parks as a whole is handicap accessible. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Bourne Building (Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation Main Office) 355 Montevue Ln. (Suite 100) Frederick, MD 21702 GPS Coordinates: WGS 84, latitude-longitude Parking Lot: 39.43328, -77.43726 Passport Marker: 39.43314, -77.43686 Length:.05 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Information: This trail is short and easy! Come in through the main entrance door and turn in your Passport for great prizes! Features: At Frederick County Parks and Recreation s Main Office you can register for programs, reserve a shelter or building on-site. Our business hours are from 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. We are conveniently located across from the Frederick County Health Department. The Bourne Building is the final Passport stop and is the location to turn in your Passports and receive prizes. MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE
Tips for Packing Healthy Picnic Baskets Whole wheat breads are high in fiber and contain more nutrients than white bread. Also try whole grain tortilla wraps for variety. Eat fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors to get optimal nutrients. Pack a container full of colorful fruit salad for a healthy and delicious dessert! Bring a whole watermelon, cantaloupe, or honey dew and slice it open on the spot. Nature s packaging works beautifully to keep these fruits cool and fresh. Cut up veggies for dipping. Carrots, broccoli crowns, bell pepper strips and cucumbers are just a few options to try. Dip into low-fat dips, hummus or salsa for flavor! Consider alternatives for burgers and hot dogs. Turkey, poultry sausages, leaner ground beef, veggie burgers and grilled chicken are available and are lower in fat. Instead of sweetened sodas or fruit juices, bring seltzer mixed with all-natural fruit juice, unsweetened iced tea, or bottles of water. Freeze the bottled water the night before and use it as a cold pack to keep food cold. When you re ready to eat, you will have an icy bottle of water ready to drink. -From Wegmans Nutrition Team
Have you completed 6, 11 or 17 trails in this passport? Turn in your completed passport for great prizes! Drop-off completed Passport: Frederick County Parks and Recreation Main Office 355 Montevue Ln., Suite 100, Frederick, MD 21702 Passport to Family Wellness has increased (Check all that apply): o my physical activity level o my eating of fruits and vegetables o my awareness of area parks and trails How did you hear about the Passport? o Frederick County Parks and Recreation o The City of Frederick Parks and Recreation (Talley Recreation Center) o Frederick County Health Department o Frederick Memorial Hospital Employer o Wegmans o Other Name Address City State Phone Email Zip This page may be photocopied or taken out.
Healthy Hiking Tips Dress in layers. The weather of your own body temperature can fluctuate as you walk or hike. Layering allows you to comfortably add or remove clothing as needed, during your activity. Stay Hydrated. If you plan to be active for an hour or less, plain water is typically the best option to keep you hydrated. If your activity will last more than one hour (or outside temperature is high) a sports drink is suggested as it provides important nutrients and electrolytes to prevent dehydration. Pack a snack. Keeping a small source of energy on hand is a good idea just in case your walk goes a little longer than planned. Snacks that travel well include an apple, banana, granola bar or a small snack bag filled with nuts, trail mix or pretzels. Wear sunscreen. Anytime you are out in the sun, no matter what time of year it is, it is important to protect your skin by wearing sunscreen. Bring a Buddy. Having someone to walk with makes the journey safer and more enjoyable. Carry identification. Be sure to tell friends or family where and when you are going, including the route you ll be taking. -Good luck on your journey to better health!
How to use your Passport Please look for the trail marker like the one illustrated below on each trail. When you locate a trail marker, use a pencil or crayon to rub the name of the trail on the corresponding page of your passport. Complete seventeen (17) trails and you will be entered into our Wegmans Passport drawing for some great prizes. Families with young children are also encouraged to participate. Go to www.docsinthepark.com for more details!