Median home cost: $455,690
Population: 6,535
Families (Ages 0-17): 34%
4 local parks
6 park playgrounds
4 hiking trails
Top Schools: Sugarloaf Elementary School, Frederick Classical Charter School, Glade Elementary School, Walkersville Elementary School, Walkersville High School
Named for property owner and farmer John Walker, Walkersville’s history dates back to the early 19th century, but it was first incorporated as a town in 1892. Today, it’s known as a small town with a rich history.
Explore the Great Outdoors
One of Walkersville’s most notable attractions is Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center, which was designated as Frederick County’s first environmental park. In addition to the park’s hiking trails, visitors can explore the former quarry that once stood upon the property. The park has a large population of turtles, and park guests can even buy turtle food with their spare quarters.
All Aboard!
Walkersville honors its railroad history at the Walkersville Southern Railroad & Museum, preserving part of the original Pennsylvania Railroad and housing many railroad artifacts and historic trains. Visitors can take a train ride through the Maryland countryside and charter their own train car for a birthday party or other events. Santa Claus even stops by during the winter months.
Don’t Miss: The Pop-Up on Penn small business pop-up event during the fall, scoring a strike at the Walkersville Bowling Center, exploring a fantasy land at Sophie & Madigan’s Playground
More for Families
- Heritage Farm Park
- Creamery Park
- Rosie Cheeks Distillery
- ShadowLand Adventures
- Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums
Family-Friendly Eats
- Village Tavern
- El Rancho Restaurant
- Azteca Bar and Grill
- Louie’s Famous Chicken & Subs
- The Bull Pen at Widespread Country Market
Pediatricians
- Dr. Richard Gough (Frederick Primary Care Associates)
- Dr. Brian B. Swinton (Frederick Health Hospital)
- Dr. Steven Alcuri (Frederick Pediatric Associates)
