TOWN PARKS & PUBLIC FACILITIES

ATHLETIC COMPLEX:

This complex contains a ball field, basketball and tennis courts, and a walking track. Parking is available off Frederick Street.
 
FAIR GREEN PARK:
This park, located behind Town Hall, is geared toward the young children of the Town. The Town has a pavilion for picnickers. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS PARK.
VETERANS PARK:

This park, located near the corner of Market and Water Streets, has a pavilion that provides for a nice view of the Northeast River. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS PARK.
 
STONE WHARF:
The main reason Charlestown was established was to provide a port at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. The stone wharf is a reproduction built on the cribbing of the original wharf. This area, at the corner of Water and Conestoga Streets, is a designated "free fishing" zone, which means you do not need a fishing license to fish off the wharf.
 
PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
The free public boat ramp, located at Water and Market Streets, is open year round to the public. Public parking of boat trailers is allowed in Parking Lot B only and requires a town boat trailer parking permit. Contact the Town Hall for permit information.
 
PUBLIC PARKING LOTS
 
Lot A - located at Veterans Park and is primarily for vehicle parking for the park or pavilion. Boat trailer parking is prohibited.
Lot B - located at the corner of Water and Louisa Lane, this lot is for both vehicle and boat trailer parking. Boat trailers require a parking permit. For permit information, contact the Town Hall.
 
MUNICIPAL BOAT PIER:

The Town has a municipal boat pier and rents the slips each year. If you wish to be placed on a waiting list for a slip, please call Town Hall. All boats using a slip on this pier must be Maryland registered.

COMFORT STATION:
This is a public restroom facility located at Veterans Park. It is open to the public during the boating season