Monocacy Park

“Ive been coming here ever since I was a kid. My family spent summer picnics here and my cousin and I would make home made floats and float down the waterfall and through the creek. You can't do that anymore unfortunately. However this is my sanctuary a place where I can meditate and clear my mind. I love coming here and just enjoying the sound of nature.”

“This park is sure to impress you with its: stonework, rentable pavilions, scenic trails, majestic beauty, & focal point waterfall! The Nature Trail across the street is also a good, relatively flat, & mostly clean hiking trail for nature lovers. There is a significant amount of graffiti under the pavilions & some trash throughout the park which is why I gave it 4 stars. Either way it is a beautiful park through & through! It is also the home to The Illick's Grist Mill which I don't believe is open for tours however, it is a timeless piece of architecture resonating of that era that people may or may not admire.”

“Monocacy Park is a nice park along Monocacy creek and at the site of an old mill. If you like the sight and sound of flowing water then this is a nice place to visit. There are plenty of trees for shade. And there is Amur honeysuckle all over the place. On the other side of the road a trail continues along the creek for quite a distance. It is a dirt trail that was muddy in places due to the recent rains. We only walked a short distance along the trail before turning back. The trail is shaded by trees with lots of Amur honeysuckle lining the trail. Definitely a cool place to visit on warm or hot sunny days.”

“If you want to unwind and talk a brisk walk this is your spot. It has an age old, time capsule deep feel to this place. I dislike the traffic that passes by the bridge, other than that it is easy access and free parking across from the park.”

“Really enjoyable park to walk and jog or spend time with your pet..nice to spend outdoors with friends and family..”