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Pecktonville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Morgan County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
132 Population 224/sq mi density
$226,300 Home Value $352,452 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 833 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Pecktonville (80)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ranger Program, Park F...
Weather: The park is located in Cambria County, PA, and is at the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. Therefore, the park often takes on winter extremes. If planning on traveling from a long distance, please co...
Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park
State Park
1,624 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
Entrance: $20
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlif...
Weather: The weather is fairly mild. Summers can be very warm and humid and winters cold and snowy. We have four distinct seasons with the fall and spring being the best times to visit the battlefield.
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. In a larger sense it exists as a place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American his...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Summers at Arlington House are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physi...
Berkeley Springs State Park
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blue Knob State Park
State Park
6,042 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cacapon Resort State Park
State Park
6,322 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cacapon State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Caledonia State Park
State Park
1,119 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Canoe Creek State Park
State Park
959 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, and partners to develop resources and share the story of the children, families, and communities impac...
Entrance: $0
Weather: Winter: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall often occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April. Spring: During the spring months, temperatures typically range f...
Catoctin Mountain Park
Park
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Climbing, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, J...
Weather: Summer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Wi...
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important wheat-growing region in the 1800s. It also witnessed dramatic Civil War campaigns, including the Bat...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Summers in Virginia are often very hot with high heat indexes. Check the weather in advance of your trip, and plan accordingly. Dress for the heat and for sun protection. Pack lots of water. The Shena...
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Tod...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Boat Tour, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Boat Tour, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horse...
Weather: The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The climate graduall...
Clara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies. Glen Echo was her home the last 15 years of her life, and the structure illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herse...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Weather for the Washington, D.C. area.
Colonel Denning State Park
State Park
257 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cowans Gap State Park
State Park
1,105 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cunningham Falls Sp
State Park
46 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
CUNNINGHAM FALLS SP - Cunningham Falls Wildland
State Park
423 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Cunningham Falls State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dans Mountain State Park
State Park
481 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Eisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield, the farm served the president and first lady as a weekend retreat and as a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mou...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: https://www.nps.gov/eise/planyourvisit/weather.htm
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the att...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Fall-Winter Cooler weather starts in September with warm days and cool nights. The first snowfall of the season occurs by mid-October and extends through late March to mid-April. Daytime temperatures ...
Fort Frederick Sp
State Park
622 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Fort Frederick State Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Tonoloway Sp
State Park
22 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Fowlers Hollow State Park
State Park
101 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gambrill Sp
State Park
36 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Gambrill State Park
State Park
23 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gathland Sp
State Park
130 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Gathland State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate important episodes in American history and preserve habitat for local wildlife. The parkway and its associated trails provide a scenic place to play and rest in the busy Washington, DC metro...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: Summers on the parkway are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical ...
Gettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and wa...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Food, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reen...
Weather: https://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/weather.htm
Glen Echo Park
Park
Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education." By 1911, it transformed into DC's premier amusement park until it closed in 1968. Since 1971, the National Park Service has owned and operated the site and today, with the help...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Theater, Guided Tours
Weather: Weather for Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland areas.
Great Falls Park
Park
At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, ...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Guided Tours, Hiking, Paddling, Kayaking, Park Film
Weather: The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summer is hot and humid, and winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The average temperature in...
Greenbrier Sp
State Park
28 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Greenbrier State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Greenwood Furnace State Park
State Park
418 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your connection to the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. Discove...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Guided Tours, Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Harpers Ferry experiences all four seasons - the cold and snow of winter, the rain and flowers of spring, the humidity and sunshine of summer, and the chill and leaf change of fall. We will strive to ...
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together to aid the "Johnstown sufferers." The story of the Johnstown Flood reminds us all, "....
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Winters can be cold and severe. Spring can be seasonable and wet. Summer can be hot with potentials for thunderstorms. Fall can be seasonal, with cold temperatures into October and November.
Kings Gap State Park
State Park
2,466 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the stresses of building a Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place for his memorial. A landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a gra...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Hiking, Off-Trail Permitted Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: Summers in the park are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical act...
Lincoln Memorial
"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Washington, DC experiences all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees...
Little Buffalo State Park
State Park
989 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lost River State Park
State Park
4,094 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In August 1862, Union and Confederate armies converged for a second time on the plains of Manassas. The Confederates won a solid victory bringing them to t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Spring: Mild weather, with average low/high temperatures from 33 F to 75 F. Variable rainfall, with May being the wettest month of the year on average. Summer: Warm and humid weather, with average tem...
Matthew Henson Sp
State Park
1 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3
State Park
56 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monoc...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpreta...
Weather: Spring (March - May) Temperatures: Average high is 67 degrees with a low of 53 degrees Summer (June - August) Temperatures: Average high is 87 degrees with a low of 65 degrees Fall (September - Novemb...
Mont Alto State Park
State Park
23 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
State Park
661 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Piscataway Park
Park
Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is a...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Fishing
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be...
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Camping, Hiking, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Weather associated with the PHT network is typical of a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons and variable precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures can vary from a high of 100 degrees F...
Rock Creek Park
Park
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designated by the federal government. It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recr...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Planetarium, Biking, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Golf, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horsebac...
Weather: Weather in D.C. is often erratic Spring: Pleasant, Avg. High: 67° Avg. Low: 44.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.1” Summer: Hot & Humid, Avg. High: 87°, Avg. Low: 66°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.7”, July is ...
Rocky Gap Sp
State Park
2,869 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Seneca Creek Sp
State Park
Unknown
Entrance: $0
Seneca Creek State Park
State Park
45 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Seven Bends State Park
State Park
1,065 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shawnee State Park
State Park
3,749 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sky Meadows State Park
State Park
12 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Mountain Sb
State Park
16 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
South Mountain Sp
State Park
446 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
South Mountain State Park
State Park
8,997 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Mountain State Park
State Park
75 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield
State Park
146 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
State Park
State Park
118 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Sweet Run State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Theodore Roosevelt Island
In the 1930s, landscape architects transformed Mason’s Island from neglected, overgrown farmland into Theodore Roosevelt Island, a memorial to America’s 26th president. They conceived a “real forest” designed to mimic the natural forest that once covered the island. Today miles of trails through woo...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: Outdoor trails and memorial plaza subject to weather for Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA.
Trough Creek State Park
State Park
533 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Warriors Path State Park
State Park
304 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Monument Sp
State Park
178 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Washington Monument State Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Western Maryland Rail Trail
State Park
137 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail
State Park
232 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Wills Mountain State Park
State Park
374 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. From May through September, multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, and popular and country music. A good t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Theater, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: The weather at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is typical for the mid-Atlantic area. There are four seasons. The majority of visitation is during the summers, which can be hot and humi...
Woodmont Nrma
State Park
3,192 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Yellow Creek State Park
State Park
2,829 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0