Directions to County Parks
*All directions start from the intersection of Rt. 97 (Malcom Dr.) and Rt. 140, Westminster, MD 21157
Department of Recreation and Parks
Robert Moton Center
300 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 go west on Rt. 140, 1 mile to Center St. Make a left and go 2 blocks, crossing Main and Green Streets. The office is located at the curve in the road in Robert Moton Center on right.
Aeromodelers Park
Rinehart Road, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 left onto Rt. 140 West, bear right onto Rt. 97 (Gettysburg). Approx 3 miles turn right onto Rt. 496, 2 miles left onto Saw Mill Rd. that turns into Rinehart Rd. Turn right opposite Kowomo Trail. Park located on top of hill. *Membership Only: www.flywam.org*
Bark Hill Park
515 Peace N Plenty Drive, Union Bridge, MD
From Rt. 140 East, turn left on Route 31 South, turn right on Uniontown Road, after passing through historic Uniontown, name changes to Middleburg Road, turn left on Bark Hill Road, turn right on Peace N Plenty Drive
Bennett Cerf Park
544 Manchester Road, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 left onto Rt. 140 West, bear right onto Rt. 27 North, 3rd light turn left on Bennett Cerf Dr. Park is on your left at end of drive.
Cape Horn Park
2500 Cape Horn Road, Hampstead, MD
From Rt. 97 left onto Rt. 140 West, bear right onto Rt. 27 North, approx 9 miles, turn right onto Rt. 30, 2 miles turn right on Cape Horn Rd. Park entrance on right.
Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn right onto Rt. 97 South. Approx. 3 miles turn right onto Rt. 32, College will be on your right.
Carroll County Equestrian Center
2512 Grimville Road, Mt Airy, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn Right onto Rt. 97 South to Rt. 26 approx. 12 miles, turn right onto Rt. 26 West to Rt. 27 (5 miles), turn left onto Rt. 27 South (8 miles) to Watersville Rd. Turn left onto Watersville, left onto Flag Marsh, left onto Grimville Rd. Entrance on your left.
Carroll County Farm Museum
500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 turn left onto Rt. 140 West (1 mile) turn left onto Center St. go approx 1.5 mile to entrance that will be on your right. (Fee $)
Carroll County Sports Complex
2225 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 turn left onto Rt. 140 West bear right onto Rt. 97 North (Gettysburg) approx 5 miles to park entrance on your right.
Cherrytown Road Ball Field
1260 Cherrytown Road, Westminster, MD
From Route 140 bear right onto Rt. 97 North towards Gettysburg. Approx 8 miles turn right on to Cherrytown Rd. Park is ¼ mile on left.
Deer Park
637 Deer Park Road, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn right onto Rt. 97 South approx. 3 miles to Rt. 32. Turn left onto Rt. 32 to Deer Park Rd. Left onto Deer Park Rd. Park entrance on Right ¼ mile.
Double Pipe Creek Park
7577 Middleburg Road, Detour, MD
From Route 140 West, turn left on Route 31; turn right on Uniontown Road, continue through Uniontown (becomes Middleburg Road) to Detour; park on left at County line.
Freedom Park
1111 Raincliffe Road, Sykesville, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn right onto Rt. 97 South approx 3 miles to Rt. 32. Turn left onto Rt. 32 (20 Miles) turn left at Raincliffe Rd. Park entrance is on right one-half mile.
Gillis Falls Recreational Area
2512 Grimville Road, Mt. Airy, MD (See Carroll County Equestrian Center Directions)
Hashawha/Bear Branch Nature Center
300 John Owings Road, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 turn left onto Rt. 140 West, bear right onto Rt. 97 (Gettysburg) at approx 4 miles turn right onto John Owings Rd. Left into the Park at sign and right up the hill just prior to the off limits gate. Site is on your right.
Hodges Park
5630 Hodges Road, Sykesville, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn right onto Rt. 97 South approx 3 miles to Rt. 32. Turn left onto Rt. 32 (14 miles) turn right on Bennett Rd. right on Bartholow Rd. right on Hodges Rd. Park entrance is on left through gate. (Next to maintenance bldg)
Kate Wagner Ball Fields
1100 Gist Road, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn right onto Rt. 97 South approx 3 miles to Rt. 32, turn right & then left onto Kate Wagner Rd. then right onto Gist Road. The Park is on your left just prior to the school.
Krimgold Park
5355 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn right onto Rt. 97 South to Rt. 26 approx. 12 miles, turn right onto Rt. 26 West to Rt. 94 (4 miles) turn left onto Rt. 94 (Woodbine Road).
Landon C. Burns Park
700 Gist Road, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 turn left onto Rt. 140 West (1 mile) turn left onto Center St. (2 mile) prior to Gist Rd. turn right into the Park.
Leister Park
4134 Black Rock Road, Hampstead, MD
From Rt. 97 turn left onto Rt. 140 West, bear right onto Rt. 27, approx 9 miles, turn right onto Rt. 30, 4 miles turn left on Gill Rd.
Mayeski Park
1300 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn right onto Rt. 97 South to Rt. 26 approx 12 miles, turn right onto Rt. 26 West. Park entrance will be on the right just past South Carroll HS. Follow road next to Stadium.
North Carroll Community Pond
2401 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD
Follow directions to Cape Horn Park. This site will be on your left just past Cape Horn Rd. Next to North Carroll Middle School.
Obrecht Road Field
100 E. Obrecht Road, Sykesville, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn onto Rt. 97 South approx 12 miles to Rt. 26. Take Rt. 26 East to White Rock Rd. where you will turn right. Proceed to Obrecht Rd. & turn left. Field will be on left approx 1/2 mile.
Old Liberty Road Park
100 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn onto Rt. 97 South approx 12 miles to Rt. 26. Take Rt. 26 East 1/2 mile. Park on your left.
Piney Run Park
30 Martz Road, Sykesville, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn onto Rt. 97 South approx 12 miles to Rt. 26. Take Rt. 26 East 1.5 miles to White Rock Rd. where you will turn right. Follow White Rock to Martz Rd. & turn left. Park is at end of the road. (Park entrance fee.)
Sandymount Park
2250 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD
From Rt. 97 bear right onto Rt. 140 East approx 8 miles. Right onto Sandymount Rd. Left onto Old Westminster Pike. Park entrance is on your left just pass the school.
Salt Box Park
2401 Gillis Falls Road, Woodbine, MD
From Rt. 140 East turn right onto Rt. 97 South to Rt. 26 approx 12 miles, turn right onto Rt. 26 West to Rt. 27 approx 5 miles and turn left onto Rt. 27 then left onto Gillis Falls Rd. Park entrance will be on right about 3 miles.
Union Mills Recreation Area
220 John Owings Road, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 turn left onto Rt. 140 West bear right onto Rt. 97(Gettysburg) approx 5 miles. Turn right onto John Owings Rd. Parking will be on your left approx 2 miles next to barn between the ponds.
Union Mills Homestead
3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 turn left onto Rt. 140 West then bear right onto Rt. 97(Gettysburg) approx 9 miles. Entrance will be on your right as you come down the hill. (Fee $)
Winfield Park
4388 Salem Bottom Road, Westminster, MD (opposite Winfield Elementary School)
Westminster Community Pond
30 College View Boulevard, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 turn left onto Rt. 140 West and travel approx 2 miles to park entrance on your right just prior to the Rt. 97 exit.
Westminster Veterans Memorial Park
Crest Lane, Westminster, MD
From Rt. 97 turn right onto Hook Road, take first left onto Crest Lane; park site is located on your right, opposite Westminster Baptist Church.