Catoctin Creek Park
2929 Sumantown Road Middletown, MD 21769
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OWNER: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: 301-600-2051
WEBSITE: http://recreater.com/151/Catoctin-Creek-Nature-Center
Hours: Nature Center Hours
April-October
Mon: Closed
Tues-Fri: 12-6 pm
Sat: 10 am-6 pm
Sun: 12-6 pm
November-March
Mon: Closed
Tues-Fri: 12-5 pm
Sat: 10 am-5 pm
Sun: 12-5 pm
Closed
New Year's Day
Easter Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving (Thurs-Fri)
Christmas Holiday (Christmas Eve through the Holiday Weekend)
Park Hours
April-October
8 am-Sunset
November-March
8 am-5 pm
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Green Space
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: As an educational facility, the Nature Center is equipped with classrooms, hands-on displays, live animal displays, a playground, pavilion, trails, and other amenities necessary to provide services to the public.
GETTING THERE:
Parking
kParking Instructions: Parking lot with 40 Spaces
TADA Accessible: Yes
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Picnic Tables, Grills
Playground Size: Medium
Playground Shade: Little or none
Playground Surface Type: Wood chips, Grass, Mulch
Additional Features: Nature Center
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling
Trail Difficulty: ADA Accessible
Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)
Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles
Trail Shade: Some
Trail Surface Type: Concrete, Sand/Dirt, Grass
Trail Slope: Moderate
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas, Playground, Drinking Water
OTHER:
Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs
Park Information: Brochures, Information Kiosk
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present
Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic
Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field
Open Space Shade: Little or None
Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake, Creek/Stream
