WILLIAMSPORT, MD News (3/22/2023) – After several months of hard work, the C&O Canal towpath between McMahon’s Mill (mile 88) and Lock 42 (mile 89) has finally been reopened. The contractor responsible for the rehabilitation project has been busy stabilizing the towpath, replacing drainage culverts, and repairing the historic stone retaining walls that had suffered damage due to river flooding and overgrowth.
Tag Archives: Recreation
Small Town Big Fun: Smithsburg’s annual events draw visitors from all over
SMITHSBURG, MD News (1/12/2023) – Smithsburg, Maryland is a small town that is home to a number of annual events that draw visitors from all over the region. Two of the most popular events are the Smithsburg Steam and Craft Show and the Smithsburg Community Vol. Fire Co. Carnival.
Heaven Is A Halfpipe: Hagerstown Skate Park
HAGERSTOWN, MD News (9/21/2022) – Many residents have not had a chance to check out the brand new Hagerstown Skate Park located in Fairgrounds Park. Social media rumors can be wildly misleading and unfounded, so Radio Free Hub City has endeavored to get the inside scoop about what goes on at our city’s newest family friendly attraction. Rather than address any unfounded rumors directly, we wanted to know what visitors of all ages can expect from a visit to Hagerstown Skate Park. We must say, we are impressed. For our full review, view the full article on RadioFreeHubCity.com.
City Park Fall Fest this Saturday
HAGERSTOWN, MD News (9/12/2022) – Visitors to Hagerstown City Park will be able to celebrate the fusion of arts, entertainment, and history on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the annual City Park Fall Fest event in Hagerstown.
Battlefields around the world are finding new purpose as parks and refuges
The horrors of war are all too familiar: lives lost, homes destroyed, entire communities forced to flee. Yet as time passes, places that once were sites of death and destruction can become peaceful natural refuges.
County Park Playgrounds to Receive Upgrades
Washington County Parks and Recreation has announced that many County parks will be receiving an upgrade to playground equipment this spring.