Walkersville is perhaps most famous for the Walkersville Southern Railroad -- a scenic and historic railroad that provides residents with tours and special events in authentic 1920s coaches. There's even a spooky ghost train for Halloween!
Walkersville, Maryland, is a small town in Frederick County
Walkersville is perhaps most famous for the Walkersville Southern Railroad -- a scenic and historic railroad that provides residents with tours and special events in authentic 1920s coaches. There's even a spooky ghost train for Halloween!
Walkersville, Maryland, is a small town in Frederick County. The town claimed 5,800 residents as of the 2010 census, and it is a safe, suburban area. The town itself is just shy of five square miles, and it's bisected by Maryland Route 194. Walkersville has a lot of farmland, and the buildings and residences tend to be fairly spread out. This means that Walkersville is actually not that walkable -- how's that for irony? However, what it lacks in walkability, Walkersville makes up in peace and quiet.
Moving to Walkersville
Rental property in Walkersville is in demand, so you should probably start your search several months before you plan on moving. However, the tight housing market points to the fact that Walkersville is a great place to live! Almost half of Walkersville residents move from out-of-state, so as a transplant yourself, you will also meet lots of kindred spirits.
After you have set up some appointments to go and look at rentals, you'll want to gather some important documents to aid you. You should have proof of your identification and some documentation that shows you are gainfully employed. Because competition for housing is steep, you will also want to bring recent bank statements and the names and phone numbers of several character references. If your current landlord will vouch for you -- even better!
You may find that potential landlords will want you to fill out an application no matter how much documentation you have brought with you. Take deep breaths. . . they just want to make sure your intentions are serious. They may also choose to run a credit check on you to make sure that you will be able to pony up the rent when the time comes.
Walkersville Neighborhoods
Walkersville has two distinct neighborhoods that are fairly similar in terms of population density and walkability. They differ mainly in rent cost and type of available housing.
Discovery and Spring Garden: You'll find this neighborhood to the east of the center of town. It has one large shopping center that features King's New York Style Pizza and Italian and a Goodwill. The rents are also very reasonable, and the housing for rent here consists of mostly single family homes. However, you will also be able to find some duplexes for rent in Discovery and Spring Garden.
Town Center: This neighborhood contains the main thoroughfare in Walkersville as well as two beautiful parks: the Walkersville Community Park and the Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center. You'll also find the public library here. The rents are steeper here than in Discovery and Spring Garden, but you will also find studio apartments and other sizes of rental apartments available.
Life in Walkersville
Although Walkersville seems a little sleepy at first, that's just part of its charm. You can feel free to relax and enjoy the tranquility that this suburban town offers. Residents like being able to escape the hustle and bustle of fast-paced city life here.
Walkersville has a handful of community parks that are open to residents for recreation and general merriment. Heritage Farm Park has a nine-hole golf course, and Gilmore C. Trout Memorial Park features a fire hydrant fountain and a sidewalk that looks like a trout stream! You can also rent one of several park pavilions for your next shindig.
If you're a nature enthusiast, you'll be happy to know that the shores of the Monocacy River are only a short drive away. The river is to the south of Walkersville and is the largest tributary of the Potomac River in Maryland. It is bordered by scenic river trails, and many kayak or canoe down the river for fun.
Walkersville is host to a bevy of popular chain restaurants, so you'll never be at a loss for what to eat. However, it is also is home to several local establishments, including The Village Tavern. This restaurant has been in business for decades, and it serves pub food and fine spirits. Meet your new neighborhood buddies here to unwind after a long day at work or play.
