Hagerstown City Park — Attraction in Hagerstown

Been going here since childhood, until we moved away. The first thing I would always do upon return to the town, would be to go here. Each and every time- the peaceful, happy breeze would carry the familiar smell of the place to my nose. I would close my eyes and tear up from from the memories that would come rushing back. The place never changes. In the evening, the bandshell would be filled and the sounds of music would wain and swell through the spacious park. The lamps which line the walkway, deep within the park look lead one's eye up, up , up, towards the early 1900 houses on the street. one could easily believe that they've been transformed and transported back to the early turn of the century. I could hear the sound of horse drawn carriages clopping through the park and the streets. The ambiance in the evenings are unparalleled. And can only be experience and not described. I I feel privileged to have been able to take my own children to see this wonder of a park. There are very few, if any, places like this in the country. It fuels the imagination of children and adults alike. I just wish they would get the spitting frogs repaired to their...

This is such a beautiful park with something different and interesting to see around each corner or area including a large lake and streams with quaint bridges, beautiful rocks and a little area surrounded by roses to dip into like you're in a little secret garden, museums (yes plural), playgrounds for the children, picnic areas with grills, a snack shop, an outdoor stage with seating to enjoy small concerts and watch the movies in the park, ball fields, a tennis court and a train museum at the back of the park. The only negative and issue that I'm really sad about is that they've removed the beautiful, historic stone wall that lined the front of the park and they added a modern piece of artwork by the lake which does not go with the style of the park at all. I'm sure there are things I'm missing regarding all of the positives, so make sure to visit yourself!

of.the positives however, , so take my advice and visit and enjoy this park...

I love this park it is a beautiful place. However i wish the city took better care of it. They need to clean the water periodically. Which really wouldnt be such a big deal as it is fairly shallow. They should get a couple employees to put on some waders and give them some nets to scoop out the debri in the water. After a few weeks of doing this I believe the water would look much better. The other issue is they should move some of the carp fish to other locations in the county as there are way to many in the lake. The water fowl are a little over populated as well but not sure what can be done about that. So come on park director step it up and take better care of the little gem that the city is lucky to have. Take pride in...