Carroll Creek Park began as a flood control project in the late 1970s as an effort to remove downtown Frederick from the 100-year floodplain and restore economic vitality to the historic commercial district. More than $150 million in private investing is underway or planned in new construction or historic renovation along the park.
The first phase of the park improvements totaled nearly $11M in construction and ran from Court Street to just past Carroll Street. New elements to the park included brick pedestrian paths, water features, planters with shade trees and plantings, pedestrian bridges, and a 350 seat amphitheater for outdoor performances.
The next phase of improvements totaled $15.7M in construction and included the area from the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center on Carroll Street to East Patrick Street. Construction began in December 2013 and was completed in May 2016. |
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Below: Four different views
of a small waterfall. The first three photos were taken from the same
side of the creek, but at different angles. The 4th photo was taken
from the other side of the creek. It was so beautiful and worth multiple
photo angles. |
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Below: The two RV Gypsies
relaxed for a few moments, across from the waterfall shown above. |
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Below: Different views of a bridge from each side. |
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Below: Other bridges |
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Below: Three pieces of art
work on walls. Although the art looked dimensional, it was not. At first
glance, the duck could even look real. |
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Below: The C. Burr Artz Public Library was holding a public function on the roof. The two RV Gypsies could hear a man's voice on a microphone singing and telling the kids what to do - such as jump, twirl around, etc. |
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Below: Public art is incorporated
into the fabric of the park itself, including the Community Bridge (see
the sign below), plus artwork on the Iron Bridge at the Delaplaine comprised
of iron trees, scrolling plants, flowers, and the occasional water creature
and more. (Lee Duquette is shown on the bridge in a photo a bit below
- so scroll down) |
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Below: Four different views of a water fountain. |
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The two RV Gypsies stopped for a lunch break. They chose OPA Restaurant because they wanted some Greek food. Karen Duquette had Moussaka and it was very good. The two RV Gypsies sat outside and enjoyed the view and the nice weather. |
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Lee Duquette stood by signs "If they don't have chocolate in Heaven, I ain't going" and "Money can't buy happiness but it can buy Ice Cream and that's almost the same!" |
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