Parks & Recreation

Comm Park
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The Town of Thurmont Streets and Parks Department maintains all of Thurmont's parks and recreational areas for your enjoyment.  The Thurmont Community Park  is the site of many large events throughout the year including Colorfest, Halloween in the Park, movie nights, and our summer park program.  East End Park is a multi-use park that includes an All-Inclusive Playground for children of all abilities, the Thurmont Skatepark, a dog exercise area, and more!  Eyler Road Park is a recreation and sports park where many youth and adult sports are played.  Neighborhood parks are located throughout Thurmont to allow families to enjoy outdoor fun right in their own neighborhoods.  Our trail network provides safe connectivity, educational opportunities, and visual delights.   If you need to report a concern in one of the parks, please call the Thurmont Municipal Offices at 301-271-7313 or call the Thurmont Police Dept. at (301)-600-2071.  All emergencies should dial 911.   All parks are open from sunrise to sunset, unless posted otherwise, and are patrolled by the Thurmont Police Department. 


Facilities

Community Park

21 Frederick Road Thurmont, MD. 21788
23.06 Acres

  • Basketball
  • Fitness trail
  • "Born Learning" Trail
  • Grills
  • Horseshoes
  • Pavilions (Permit Required)
  • Softball/Baseball Field (Permit Required)
  • Tennis/Pickleball
  • Playgrounds
  • Bike Repair Station
  • Restrooms

  

East End Park

804 East Main Street Thurmont, MD. 21788
8.62 Acres

  • Softball/Baseball Fields 1 - 6 (Permit Required)
  • THURMONT SKATEPARK
  • Exercise Trail
  • Pavilion (Permit Required)
  • EAST END PARK ALL INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
  • Dog Exercise Area
  • Restrooms  

 

Eyler Road Park

15 Eyler Road Thurmont, MD. 21788
31.87 Acres

  • Football/Lacrosse Fields (Permit Required)
  • Soccer Fields (Permit Required)
  • Fitness Trail
  • Pavilion (First Come, First Serve)
  • Playgrounds
  • Restrooms  

 

Woodland Park

702 Woodland Avenue Thurmont, MD. 21788
2.08 Acres

  • Benches
  • Grills
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Basketball
  • Pickleball
  • Open Play Area  

  

Pleasant Acres Park  

36 Pleasant Acres Drive Thurmont, MD. 21788
 1.0 Acres        

  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables
  • Basketball
  • Pickleball
  • Open Play Area

 

Orchard Hills Park

129 Redhaven Court Thurmont, MD. 21788 
9.4 Acres

  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables
  • Open Play Area

 

Carroll Street Park

Carroll Street @ Easy Street Thurmont, MD. 21788
1.7 Acres

  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables
  • Community Gardens
  • Open Play Area

 

Ice Plant Park

104 Spalding Alley Thurmont, MD. 21788
2.1 Acres

  • Playground
  • Basketball
  • Pickleball
  • Open Play Area


Mechanicstown Square Park

1 North Church Street Thurmont, MD. 21788
.095 Acres
 

  • Fountain
  • Gazebo 
  • Benches


Memorial Park

116 East Main Street Thurmont, MD. 21788
 2.05 Acres

  • Community concert series
  • Benches
  • Memorial Honoring Thurmont's Military Veterans 


Mountain Gate Park

Thurmont Boulevard Thurmont, MD. 21788

4.38 acres

  • Mountain Gate Trail
  • Resource & Conservation Area


Pavilion & Athletic Field Reservations

For pavilion and athletic field reservation information, call the Thurmont Municipal Offices at 301-271-7313, extension 210, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (except holidays).


The Thurmont Trolley Trail

The Thurmont Trolley Trail is a .8 mile trail installed over the former trolley tracks that serviced Thurmont in the 1900’s. The Town of Thurmont also acquired and displays one of the trolley cars that was once utilized in Thurmont’s history. The building that was once used to house all the electrical components that operated the trolley sits at the beginning of the trail on East Main Street.  The Town of Thurmont and the Thurmont Lions Club has installed murals on the building depicting the history of Thurmont (see photo below). From 1908 to 1954, Thurmont was the "end of the line" for the trolley system that traveled from Frederick to Thurmont. During its hay day in the 1920's, the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway (H &F) carried 3.8 million people per year. However, with great strides in the world of transportation, the demands for the trolley dwindled and the H&F made its final trip to Thurmont in 1954 and the tracks were removed. The existing trail begins at the historical trolley car and promotes a glimpse at Thurmont’s historical transportation services. Today, the trail is heavily used by residents and visitors for hiking, jogging, biking, and enjoying nature.

The Library Loop Trail

The Library Loop Trail was constructed in 2021 by volunteers from the H&F Trolley Trail Association.  The trail creates a scenic connection from the southern end of the Thurmont Trolley Trail, through the forest and connects to the Library Nature Trail adjacent to the Thurmont Regional Library.  The Library Loop Trail does exactly what its name says - loops back to the Thurmont Trolley Trail.

The Mountain Gate Trail

The Mountain Gate Trail is a .54 mile trail constructed in 2023 connecting the Library Loop Trail to the commercial corridor along Thurmont Boulevard and Frederick Road.  The trail meanders through Mountain Gate Park on the western end and provides a beautiful connection the the Library Loop Trail, the Thurmont Regional Library, and on to the Thurmont Trolley Trail.

The Gateway Trail

The Gateway Trail begins at the Thurmont Trolley Trail and provides a connection to the Catoctin Mountain Park Lewis Area.  From there hikers and bikers have access to the trail network throughout Catoctin Mountain Park.