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Ballenger Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,140 Google reviews · Running trail in Frederick, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ballenger Creek Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Public green space featuring athletic fields, lots of play equipment & picnic areas with grills.
What runners say about Ballenger Creek Park
“It’s a large, well-maintained park with something for everyone, whether you’re visiting with kids, walking your dog, or just looking to spend some peaceful time outside.”
“It’s a large, well-maintained park with something for everyone, whether you’re visiting with kids, walking your dog, or just looking to spend some peaceful time outside.”
“We saw many birds, passed friendly walkers and fellow bikers, and really appreciated how clean and family-friendly the park is.”
“There are several play grounds, tennis court, baseball courts, fence dog area, walking and biking path.”
Great place to spend with your family, friends or pets. There are several play grounds, tennis court, baseball courts, fence dog area, walking and biking path. Benches, picnic tables and more!
Ballenger Creek Park is one of the best outdoor spaces in Frederick and easily deserves five stars. It’s a large, well-maintained park with something for everyone, whether you’re visiting with kids, walking your dog, or just looking to spend some peaceful time outside.
Great park - spacious fields, well maintained. The park has a lot of bathrooms and water fountains throughout. 3 separate spaces for dogs, community garden. About 1 mi loop for walking/running.
Has a toddler playground and a rubberized mulch that is mostly all together. Then there is a larger playground for older childern and looks to be set up so it is wide enough for wheel chair access. It has instruments like chimes, a drum, and xylophone.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s a large, well-maintained park with something for everyone, whether you’re visiting with kids, walking your dog, or just looking to spend some peaceful time outside.”
“It’s a large, well-maintained park with something for everyone, whether you’re visiting with kids, walking your dog, or just looking to spend some peaceful time outside.”
“The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is due to having only pit toilets or porta-potties, and the pit toilets did not have any hand sanitizer and they weren't the cleanest.”
“There are also a wide range of walking trails and plenty of parking onsite.”
“The park has a lot of bathrooms and water fountains throughout.”
Plan your run at Ballenger Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiterecreater.com
- Phone+1 301-600-1646
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
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