Kiwanis Park - A Great Experience

Kiwanis Park

Occasionally, amid the hurriedness and noise of daily life, we stumble upon a piece of beauty tucked away. Near busy Eastern Boulevard, tucked off in a quiet little place, Kiwanis Park offers visitors a perfect taste of the lovely nature Hagerstown has to offer – just off the beaten path. Enjoy the water? Kiwanis park has a canoe/kayak launch ramp to provide public access to a three-mile stretch of the Antietam Creek that allows you the opportunity to get your boat on the water! Bring your own canoe or kayak and safety float jacket. Want to spend your lunch time enjoying nature?  You can walk/jog/run the walking trail, a short, yet peaceful loop that offers relaxing views.  Do the loop 5 times and complete 1 mile! A Monarch Butterfly waystation and pavilion lead the way to a beautiful flower garden in bloom with many colorful varieties of flora including butterfly weed to attract and support the migration patterns of the Monarch Butterfly. You’ll also spot tons of birds! If you’d like to learn to identify by sight and sound some of the many bird species that inhabit our parks, “Bird Watching Walks” are a free service, provided in partnership with the Washington County Bird Club. No previous experience required; all ages are welcome.  “Bird Walks” in Kiwanis Park begin at the parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and last about an hour. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather. And don’t forget to search for the Geocache located at Kiwanis Park!

https://www.hagerstownmd.org/kiwanispark

Blog By: Kathy Hart Thomas