Ward Farm Recreat ion and Nature Park Division Of Parks & Recreation | Division of Natural ResourcesDivision Of Parks & Recreation | Division of Natural ResourcesCalver t County, MDDecember 3, 2014
F inal Master Plan
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Multi-Purpose Field
Multi-Purpose Field
Baseball Field
Baseball Field
Open Play /Overflow Parking
Open Play /Warm-up
Space
Bioretention
Bioretention
Bioretention
Bioretention
Bioretention
Bio-Retention
Bio-Retention
Bio-Retention
Bioretention
Bio-Retention
Bio-Retention
Large Dog Park (0.9ac)
Maintenance Area
Small Dog Park (0.5ac)
Nature Center (Incorporate into Existing Barn)
Amphitheater
75-100 Person Picnic Shelter
Usable Picnic Area
Usable Picnic Area
Camping / Event Space /
Overflow Parking
Overlook
Education Barn, typ.
Education Gardens / Demonstration Area
Park Office
Potential Location for Commemorative GardenMulti-Purpose
Field (Or Two Junior Fields)
Multi-Purpose Field (Or Two Junior Fields)
Junior Field
Junior Field
Overflow Parking
Skate Spot
Bioretention
Play-ground
Play-ground
Overlook
Overlook:May Include Observation Tower or Tree House
Boardwalk, typ.
Boardwalk, typ.
Natural Surface Trail, typ.
Natural Surface Trail, typ.
Paved Trail, typ.
Natural Surface Trail, typ.
Paved Trail, typ.
Variable Surface Trail, typ.
Variable Surface Trail, typ.
Small Gazebo / Overlook
Variable Surface Trails to Follow Existing Farm Trails, typ.
Fishing Pier and Picnic Area
Pavilion for 150 Peoplewith Storage
Covered Education Pavilion
30-Person Gazebo / Covered Pavilion
Sheltered Group Program Area
Council House and Campfire Ring
Restroom
Observation Deck
Open Teaching Area with Benches/Amphitheater for 30 People
Comfort Station with Storage
Comfort Station with Storage
Future Planned Trail Connection to Dunkirk Town Center
Small Nature-Based Playground
Trail Head
Small Nature-Based Playground
Disc Golf Course Start:The southwest quadrant of the site is appropriate for disc golf. A specific layout should be coordinated on site with the Parks and Recreation and Natural Resources Staff.
Small, Nature-Based Playground
Small, Nature-Based Playground
50-Person Picnic Shelter
50-Person Picnic Shelter
Restroom
Overlook Pavilion with Picnic Tables
Restroom & Storage Building
Comfort Station
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The southwest quadrant of the park is a large,
continguous forested area that provides important
habitat for Forest Interior Dwelling Species of birds
(FIDS)
Specialty Skills Areas:• Bike Skills Course• Low Ropes Area• Exercise Circuit• Climbing Objects
LEGEND
Property BoundaryExisting Stream
Existing Structure to RemainProposed Structure
# Parking Spaces ProvidedPaved Sidewalk or TrailVariable Surface Trail[Gravel, Mulch, Paved]
Natural Surface TrailBoardwalk
Proposed Split Rail FenceProposed Chain Link FenceProposed Field Lighting
Existing Wooded Area Existing Significant TreeProposed Tree GroupingProposed Individual Tree
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