Baker Park is like the crown jewel in the diadem that is Downtown Frederick…read more The park has been under extensive renovations in its recent history and is quite large. According to the website its a "58 acre linear park running through the heart of downtown Frederick." When I think of Baker Park, I think of the bell tower or Carillon. I recently learnt this, but the Carillon is Maryland's largest musical instrument #ScoreOneForFrederick. The tower holds 49 bells which are played by a keyboard type mechanism at the bottom of the obelisk. It is played by a master Carillonneur John Wittman on the weekends. But also you can hear it's automated tolling on the hour when you're at the park any day of the week. The park was named after Joseph T Baker who was a local philanthropist and also the person who purchased the land for the park to built on in the 1920s. There is an organization of volunteers called the Friends Of Baker Park which helps to maintain the park and restore and renovate portions of it. All in all, it's a must see if you're headed to downtown Frederick. I could write endless words about Baker Park, but it is nothing compared to seeing it and experiencing it for yourself. That is the only thing that will do it justice. Walking along Carroll Creek has always been a delight, especially in the spring when the lily pads are out and the creek is teeming with ducks and other wildlife. It definitely makes you appreciate parks in general and how much they add to a city when they're well maintained and special. I think it's 100 percent aided in making Downtown Frederick a national destination to visit.

I normally don't review parks, but this is the last of my 1st of 3 series of America 250 reviews…read more I was at Baker Park on 4th of July in 2022. There was an outdoor fair on that hot afternoon. I remember I got a couple of free coupons from Wawa. I had a date that afternoon, and she met me here; she lived in Frederick. We walked around the beautiful park. Perhaps, there could be some more shade as it was lots of open space, but there were areas with trees close to Carroll Creek. Trails connect to the downtown Carroll Creek Park for an easy walk, which we walked to there on our date. This is a solid park with some amentities.

Had a chill walking around at Pinecliff park. Beautiful weather made the walk very enjoyable at…read morethis open park. This is not a huge park, from the main entrance walking to the last gazebo which is #7 is about 0.8 miles. Along the way there is restrooms at every bbq cover place, and several has volleyball nets. Sports field spread throughout Restrooms are fairly clean. Playground: 2, the main one is by the entrance. Parking: plentiful. Lake view: peaceful and easy to access. Highly recommend Also a great place to practice driving & reverse parking in the early morning time, IF needed

What a gem - super fun playground with bathrooms! I imagine there's more to do but when you're a…read morekid, why leave the playground?

Driving range is awesome! The people are always friendly, helpful and just a good time. The range…read morehas trackman technology now. Check it out! The food / drinks are always good and fast. What more could you ask for?

I got invited out to a family fun golf center in the middle of Maryland. I was wondering why they…read moreinvited there. Yes...they have mini golf, & all kind of games. Slim...the FOOD!! That's why they got me to come!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @islandgreenwestminster . Location Reviewed: 1199 South Pleasant Valley Rd, West Minster M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Autumn Orchard Mocktail ($7 with apple cider, cranberry juice, ginger ale, & dried apple slices). Super fresh, a sweet/sour blend...tasty!! STAMP!! Their 19th hole Salmon Bites ($ lightly breaded, & fried salmon with their signature Baltimore remoulade). Crisp, superbly seasoned, & fresh fresh!! STAMP!! Their Crab Dip ($17 traditional Maryland crab dip topped with cheese, & it comes with a fresh baguette). Cheesy, creamy, with a soft hot baguette!! STAMP!! Their Carol Island Wagyu Dog ($18 a Wagyu hot dog with jerk chili, diced onions, & mustard with Old Bay fries). This taste like a Halfsmoke, meaty, smoky, & spicy with that chili!! Those fries were LIKE THAT! STAMP!! Their Peruvian Mojo Steak Tacos ($17 for 3 tacos on flour tortillas with seared steak, pickled red onions, arugula, goat cheese, & a Peruvian green sauce). Rich!! Well blended toppings, a nicely seasoned steak! LIKE THAT! Their Black White & Purple Burger ($18 a blackened double smash burger with goat cheese, fried onions, with blackberry bbq, & fries). Super tasty burger, tangy/savory/sweet sauce, just a tad bit too much goat cheese. STAMP!! Their Crab Cake Platter (Mkt. Price $29.99 with a lump crab cake, asparagus, & 3 potato, potato salad). A no filler lump crab cake, well seasoned, garlicky asparagus, & good salad. . Customer Service: On Point, but they knew I was coming!! . Parking: Decent but it gets packed. . Recommendations: Try what I tried!! Play some golf!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

The owner,Randy, is wonderful. We bring our group of Adults with Autism there every week and they…read moreare treated with respect and friendship. We wouldn't think of going anywhere else. Thank you, SHBL. We love you.

Just had my sons 5th birthday party here, they were very very accommodating. They went above and…read morebeyond to make him feel special and he has the best time. Place is very family oriented, clean, food is good, service is excellent. Prices are lower than other bowling alleys and there is always deals on Groupons. They have bumpers and the little dragons to make it easier for kids. Love Love Love this place!!!!

What a fun throwback experience to go roller skating at Coppermine Sportsman's Hall! The parking…read morelot is huge, so it's very easy to park, and it's free parking. The place is pretty easy to find though it is unlikely you'd just happen to drive by it, as it is kind of not on the beaten path. You can purchase everything ahead of time in terms of skate rentals and entry. It's pretty reasonable for one session mid-afternoon until close in the evening, you just need one entrance ticket/fee paid. You get your money's worth for sure if you are there for hours! You can bring your own skates or rent skates here- they have regular roller skates and roller blades. Both of these are in whole sizes, no half sizes, and both of them would be best on your feet with high socks that go to your lower calves, at least. Tying them tightly gives you the best skating, but that also pinches into skin if you don't have the right socks. They have an area for parties that includes a few arcade games, but mostly, you're there to skate. There are people there who are serious skaters going wicked fast and throwing some cool tricks, but we never felt bad in any way for not being one of the super talented skaters. There's a snack bar, too, with your classic fare like burgers, hot dogs, nachos, fries and funnel cake fries. Yummy snack junk food that makes the experience all the more reminiscent of young carefree days! They have lockers for your stuff, some don't even lock, but no one seemed concerned. There are benches for sitting and changing out your shoes to skates and vice versa, and people tend to just stash their shoes under the benches rather than get a locker. A good time all around and pretty affordable if you're there for a while!

Had my daughters birthday party here. They allow you to have private parties but the hours are only…read morewhen they are closed for normal business. I had my daughter's party at from 10-12 am Saturday morning. The time worked well for me. I booked my party on the website about a month out. There is a 200 dollar deposit that is non refundable that you pay at the time of booking. They said you are able to use it as a credit for another date if something happens and you have to cancel. They have a menu online that you can purchase food for your party. They have pizza, fries, mozzarella sticks, and assorted sodas. If you choose to bring outside food there is an additional 225 fee they will add on (75 for food and 150 for cleanup) . They allow you to bring a outside cake at no additional charge. We ordered pizza and fries for the kids. They used a Spotify playlist for music. Had a great time with the kids for two hours. Staff was friendly and helpful. Had a issue with the cake we ordered for the part not being delivered. Staff was very helpful. Even though they don't have cake they did give us a discount on some ice cream for the kids. The provided candles as well. They definitely went above and beyond to make sure my daughter had a great birthday.

We had our granddaughter's 7th birthday party there today and it was wonderful. The staff was…read moregreat! The food was delicious and on time. I most definitely will be back. If you are looking for a great space and fun time I really recommend Walkersville Bowling Center. They were the BEST!!!!!! Thanks to the entire staff!!!

Our. Oil kids havefun every week we bowl Mondays 130-230 And…read morewe have fun it used to be bigger group but now it's a small group

This is a decent size park! You can rent a canoe, row boat or a motored one but those go very quick…read moreas there are not many! We saw a few people kayaking there. The lake is pretty huge for you to go around. It was well kept when we went during the fall! Such a pretty view and place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life if needed. Can go fising here and they give life vests for when you rent a boat if you dont have your own. But no littles under 3 can ride on their boats if you rent. Cant wait to go back when it is warmer.

A beautiful park my old church has been coming to for summer picnics for years! $12 admission for…read moreout of county residents, free for seniors. They only take card. You can reserve pavilions and they come by and help with trash. There is a dock where you can rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boats & row boats. Paddle boats are $30 an hour, the other ones are $17 I believe. Beautiful tucked away location. So soothing to sit near the water. I recommend letting a senior drive so you can get in free, or drive with a Carroll county resident.

We came here for the first time for a birthday celebration. They were lucky enough to get the…read morerooftop area, since no one was using the space, which was perfect. We arrived around 6pm, and it was pretty busy. Plenty of parking, since its kind of in an industrial area. We went to the Bar and ordered drinks and food. I stuck with high noon and hubs had beer. Other friends had some of their mixed drinks, and seemed to enjoy the margarita and passionfruit mojito. We put our names down for bowling, which was a long wait, almost 2 hours. But it was fun, and there were a few games to play in the meantime. I orderes the old bay wings and tots. Everything is baked, so I was leary, but the wings weren't bad. Service was pretty good, especially the bartender, Dee. She was attentive and actually walked my food up to the rooftop. Overall, cool spot to try out if you're near the area.

My job had our holiday party at Stratosphere Social. I had been wanting to come here and now I…read morecan't wait to come back. I was able to enjoy the bowling, arcade, and axe throwing. I didn't get a chance to do the 4d thing. The food catered was delicious. They had multiple private areas for private events. We utilized the "backyard" one--very spacious. The whole Stratosphere is spacious and fun. Highly recommend.