Fairgrounds Park Explained

Fairgrounds Park (formerly known as Hagerstown Fairgrounds) is an open land park restored from fairgrounds located off Cleveland Avenue in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States.

Attractions

The park is home to Hagerstown BMX, a biking track, Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex, a public indoor ice skating complex, and Fairground Softball Association who play at softball fields on the premises. Fairgrounds Park also features walking trails.

History

Fairgrounds Park was once called Hagerstown Fairgrounds and still features the large grandstand seating facility used during the fairgrounds' heyday especially when the Great Hagerstown Fair, a once popular agricultural showcase event, opened each year.

Events

The park also features several events throughout the year such as yearly fireworks display held around the American Independence Day (4 July) and the annual Hagerstown Hispanic Festival that celebrates the heritage of the fastest growing segment of Hagerstown and surrounding Washington County's population.[1] [2] Fairgrounds Park is also home to the Fairgrounds 5K that features a 5,000 metre race or 1 or 2 mile walk.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://your4state.com/content/fulltext/?cid=13239 Kaitlin McCarthy, First Ever Hispanic Festival Takes Off In Washington County
  2. http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=203998&format=html Joshua Bowman, Festival's growth reflects increase in local Hispanic population
  3. http://www.hagerstownmd.org/Com_Affairs/Fairgrounds5K.asp Fairgrounds 5K