Frederick County Health Department

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• Citizen Services Division
• Emergency Management Division
• Fire and Rescue Services Division
• Parks and Recreation
• Public Works Division
• Senior Services Division
• TransIT
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All open space in parks located in Frederick County is currently open except for the Appalachian Trail which is closed. Some facilities and/or amenities inside the parks are closed. The following closures apply to many parks located in Frederick County including those owned by the county, state, and National Park Service. All playgrounds are closed. All water fountains are turned off. All restrooms are closed. All buildings located inside parks are closed. All building and facility reservations have been cancelled. All campgrounds are closed. All golf courses are closed.

The following is true for only parks operated by the City of Frederick. All park pavilions, dog parks, basketball courts, tennis courts, in-line rinks, and skate parks are closed. 

The community is encouraged to use parks local and adjacent to one’s neighborhood to limit non-essential travel. Observe CDC’s minimum recommended physical distancing of 6 feet from other individuals at all times. If this is not possible, users should find an alternate location or depart that space. While on trails and paths, only stop if it is absolutely necessary. Warn other users of your presence and step aside to let others pass. If you are not feeling well, stay home and do not visit the parks.

Thank you for your attention and action to keep our parks safe during this time.

City of Frederick:

https://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/1078/Parks

County Parks: 

open sunrise to sunset

• Ballenger Creek Park
• Buckeystown Park
• Catoctin Creek Park
• Creagerstown Park
• Devilbiss Bridge
• Fountaindale Park
• Fountain Rock Park
• Green Hill Park
• Kemptown Park
• Libertytown Park
• Loy’s Station Park
• Middletown Park
• Old National Pike Park
• Pinecliff Park
• Point of Rocks Community Commons Park
• Point of Rocks Community Park
• Rocky Ridge Landing
• Roddy Road Park
• Rose Hill Manor Park
• Urbana Community Park
• Urbana District Park
• Utica District Park

State of Maryland: https://www.visitfrederick.org/things-to-do/parks-and-outdoor-recreation/

• Cunningham Falls State Park
• Gambrill State Park
• Gathland State Park
• South Mountain State Park
• Greenbrier State Park

National Parks

https://www.visitfrederick.org/things-to-do/parks-and-outdoor-recreation/

• Catoctin Mountain Park
• C&O Canal National Historical Park
• Monocacy National Battlefield

The information below provides updated information regarding unemployment insurance to direct citizens to the appropriate resources. 

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Effective April 1, 2020 claimants are encouraged to file according to a new system, which has been designed to make the process easier for claimants. 

To file an initial regular unemployment claim online or through state call centers, please file a claim according to your last name as detailed below:

•    If your last name starts with A-F, file your claim on a Monday.

•    If your last name starts with G-N, file your claim on a Tuesday.

•    If your last name starts with O-Z, file your claim on a Wednesday.

•    Filing is open to all by phone on Thursdays and Fridays; online on all Thursdays through Sundays.

•    Filing later in a week will not delay your payments or affect the date of your claim.

Claimants are strongly encouraged to utilize the online NetClaims application to file claims. This online application is available 24/7. It is strongly encouraged to file during non-peak hours (8 p.m. - 7 a.m.) for faster processing.

Claim center telephone hours have been further extended and open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. To contact a center, please call 410-949-0022.

Claims may only be filed by phone or online, not by email.

IF A CLAIMANT IS HAVING PROBLEMS FILING

If someone is having difficulty placing a call or accessing the website, please email

Employers can email or contact 410-767-2412. 

RESOURCES

•    If someone’s job or business has been impacted by the coronavirus, please read COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions.

•    To learn more about the work-search requirement exemption, please visit Work Search FAQs. 

•    To learn about the federal "CARES" Act, please see FAQs.

•    To find additional information about Maryland’s unemployment insurance program, please visit the Unemployment Insurance web page.

•    For information about programs to support Maryland businesses, please visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Businesses. This site also includes a FAQ sheet.

WAIT TIMES

Please be aware that the Division of Unemployment Insurance’s website and call centers are currently experiencing an unprecedented volume of users due to COVID-19. This may result in long wait times. We understand claimants are experiencing trouble getting through. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank callers for their patience during these uncertain times.

Please be assured that Maryland does not have a waiting week like many other states do. No matter when or how a claimant files, he or she becomes eligible for benefits starting the day after they separated from employment. If a claimant is eligible, he or she will be paid for all benefits due.

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Schuh at email or 443-381-3805.  

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