frederick, md Sports Facilities for Events
Frederick, Maryland is a sports enthusiast’s playground where every visit feels like coming homeIntroduction
Frederick, Maryland
Welcome to Frederick, Maryland, where history meets adventure and sports tourism is booming. Nestled in the heart of Maryland’s picturesque countryside, the City of Frederick offers a dynamic blend of outdoor activities, vibrant local culture and of course thrilling competition from the likes of Keys baseball to top ice hockey tournaments.
Being part of the Maryland countryside certainly has its benefits with Tree Trekkers close by. Whether you’re ziplining through the trees, adventuring over bridges and through tunnels or enjoying 15 trails with eight difficulty levels, there’s something for everyone. For more outdoor fun, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo has over 300 species and allows each guest to get as close to the animals as safety permits.
For thrills, Adventure Park USA has pulse-pounding rides, exhilarating go-kart races and captivating attractions that will leave you breathless. Enjoy video games in virtual reality with @VR and its nine stations to experience sports, action and more. South Mountain Creamery has downtime covered, where you can bottle feed calves, enjoy some premium ice cream and other tasty treats, all made on-site.
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Skate Frederick
Sports Covered: Ice hockey, ice skating and more ice sports and events
Frederick has the area’s top skating facility, featuring two NHL-regulation rinks, perfect for ice hockey as well as skating practices and events and other ice sports. Spectator seating is available for both rinks and on-site The Pro Zone shop has equipment, skates and more for sale. Skate Frederick also offers plenty of amenities, including a snack bar, video games and skate rentals.
Knott Athletic Recreation Convocation Complex
Sports Covered: Basketball, volleyball and more indoor sports and events
Knott Athletic Recreation Convocation Center is a 105,000-square-foot facility used for fitness and recreation, intercollegiate athletics and entertainment and cultural events. Located at Mount St. Mary’s University, the center is made up of a main arena and multipurpose space. The arena, featuring Jim Phelan Court and home to Mountaineers men’s and women’s basketball teams, has a capacity of 3,500 for basketball and up to 5,000 for other events.
Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium
Sports Covered: Baseball, pro wrestling and other sports and events
Home to the Carolina League/MLB Draft League’s Frederick Keys, Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium features a seating capacity of 5,500 for baseball games and is capable of hosting other major events. Along with amenities including concessions and updated restrooms, the stadium is ADA-compliant and is currently scheduled to receive a $39-million upgrade beginning in 2025 through 2026. Construction will not inhibit stadium usage or the baseball season.