Showell Park
Berlin, MD
Updated Worcester County park with two adjoining playgrounds, unitary surfacing, nautical-themed inclusive play structures, courts, trail, pavilion, and parking.
County ribbon-cutting announcement image for the new Showell Park playground.
Photo 1 of 4. County ribbon-cutting announcement image for the new Showell Park playground.
Editorial notes
What stands out
The 2025 rebuild makes this one of the region's more compelling newer inclusive playgrounds, especially for families who want a modern surface and clear age-zone separation.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Community destination park
Read more about this location
Showell Park in the Berlin area received a major playground update in 2025, and county materials now confirm a 6,600-square-foot play space with unitary surfacing and inclusive components. The two adjoining sections are designed for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, making it especially useful for mixed-age families. With courts, a walking trail, pavilion, grills, picnic tables, and public parking, this works well as both a playground stop and a longer community park outing.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Design
Ages 2 to 5 section
Design
Ages 5 to 12 section
Summary
County sources verify unitary surfacing, inclusive components, and two adjoining age-based sections.
Mobility
Unitary surfacing
Mobility
Inclusive components
Mobility
Smooth accessible-style ground surface
Considerations
Detailed item-by-item adaptive equipment list was not fully published on the official park page.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
11281 Racetrack Road
Berlin, MD, 21811
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 3 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Worcester County Recreation & Parksworcesterrecandparks.org
Official park page.
Checked: name, phone, park amenities, two playgrounds, gallery images, rental link
- Worcester County Government Newsco.worcester.md.us
County ribbon-cutting announcement with strongest inclusive feature detail.
Checked: 2025 rebuild, unitary surfacing, nautical theme, inclusive components, age sections, play space size
- Playgrounds for All Marylandplaygroundsforallmd.org
Statewide inclusive playground directory includes Showell Park.
Checked: inclusive playground listing
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing using official Worcester County park page and 2025 ribbon-cutting announcement.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.