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Marty’s Mythical Woods Is A Magical Playground In Maryland Unlike Any Other

Marty Snook Mystical Park in Maryland features unique play structures like a wavy rope bridge and wood carvings, making it a magical playground experience.

Updated Oct 10, 2022

Written by 

Jamie Alvarenga

Ready for some magic? Then head to this new Maryland playground that's one-of-a-kind. Marty Snook Mystical Park is home to all sorts of unique play structures, including a wavy rope bridge, spider web, and wood carvings. You just HAVE to see these mythical woods in person. Read on for the details and have fun!

Today's featured playground is located at Martin “Marty” L. Snook Memorial Park in Hagerstown, Maryland. It's also known simply as Marty Snook Park.

Map highlighting Marty Snook Park, located near Williamsport, Maryland, with an arrow pointing to the park's location.
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This local park is home to several playgrounds, including a new one, called Marty's Mythical Playground. Make your way through this arch along the paved path...

Wooden archway sign reading "Marty's Mythical Woods" at the entrance of a forested path with trees and play structures.
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...and you'll soon see several wooden play structures within the mystical woods that are full of magic.

A wooden playground surrounded by trees, featuring slides and climbing structures, set in a natural, leaf-covered area.
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You'll spot some climbing areas...

A wooden playground structure with a climbing net, surrounded by trees and a natural landscape.
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...and a wavy rope bridge that looks like it's straight out of a storybook.

A rope bridge made of wooden posts and netting, set in a wooded area with a ground covered in wood chips.
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Go ahead and have fun on this giant web, but watch out for the spider who guards it!

A wooden spider sculpture sits on a stump in front of a rope web structure in a forested area.
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Marty's Mythical Woods is also home to carved structures that are full of whimsy. From gnomes...

Wooden carvings of a gnome and a woman on a tree stump, surrounded by rocks and trees in a park setting.
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...to giants, you'll definitely want to get your photo taken with these marvelous creatures. Bring a camera!

A wooden sculpture of a troll stands in a forested area, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.
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How cute is this little dragon?!

A carved wooden bench resembling a sleeping dog, set in a natural outdoor area with trees and mulch.
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Learn more about this Maryland park and mystical woods playground by clicking on the website linked below. You're sure to have a blast!

Sign for Martin L. "Marty" Snook Memorial Park, highlighting its connection to Maryland's Department of Natural Resources.
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For more information about Martin "Marty" L. Snook Memorial Park in Hagerstown, Maryland, visit the official Washington County website.

This isn't the only one-of-a-kind playground in the Old Line State. For more magical fun, click on: This Imagination Playground In Maryland Is Full Of Whimsical Fun!

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