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Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center

Fountain Rock Quarry Pond Now Open

We are pleased to once more make the quarry area of Fountain Rock Park available for your use and enjoyment.

For many months the quarry has experienced a blue-green algae bloom. Testing last spring revealed the quarry algae was producing a toxin and the quarry was closed to the public, as we continued to look for solutions to the problem.

In July quarry waters were treated with a nontoxic chemical commonly used to treat drinking water which oxidized the algae and toxin. Recent water tests confirm that the treatment has successfully eliminated any associated health risk.

Be assured we will continue to monitor the quarry to ensure safety.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience.   


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Location
8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville, MD 21793
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Hours
8:00 am - Sunset
Occasional evening programs

Closed

All Federal Holidays

Directions
  1. Take US 15 North 1 1/2 miles from the Frederick city limits.
  2. Turn right onto Biggs Ford Rd.
  3. Go one mile and turn right onto Fountain Rock Rd.
  4. Park is on the left just before railroad tracks.

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Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center offers the following amenities:
  • Fishing
  • Grills
  • Play equipment
  • Trails
  • Fire ring
  • Nature center
  • Lime kilns
  • Quarry
  • Boardwalk

118 North Market Street
Frederick, Maryland
(301) 600-1646