Nestled near the heart of Havre de Grace, Maryland, Veterans Park is more than a quiet green space. It was calm, peaceful, and the traffic was minimal. Which is a major bonus in Harford County.
Here’s a full walkthrough of what makes this space so remarkable:
🌸 Sensory Garden — A Living Tribute
The Veterans Park Sensory Garden is an Eagle Scout project by Jason Moales of Troop 238, completed in October 2022. It’s a raised bed oasis planted with colorful and fragrant herbs and pollinator plants. This space encourages visitors to:
See vibrant colors and unique shapes
Hear the rustle of leaves in the breeze
Smell lavender and herbs
Feel soft petals and textured greenery
This garden isn’t just beautiful — it’s interactive, meditative, and inclusive.
💪 LifeTrail ADA Fitness Circuit — 10 Inclusive Workout Stations
The crown jewel of Veterans Park is its LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System — a fully ADA-compliant outdoor fitness circuit. Every station includes large, illustrated instructions and progressive levels of difficulty (basic, intermediate, advanced), allowing people of all fitness levels to participate.
Here’s a complete list of the 10 outdoor workout stations:
1- 🧠 PNF & Leg Extension Station
Upper-body eye-coordination exercises
Heel taps, hamstring stretches, spinal twists
Enhances neuromuscular connection and flexibility
2- 🚴 Upper-Body Cycling Stations
Single- and dual-arm cardio cranks
Resistance adjustable
Two variations: standing and seated
3- 🔁 Core Mobility & Rotation Station
Rock back, tricep lifts, side twists
Thigh squeezes and spinal rotation
Designed for core and mobility strengthening
4- 🧍 PNF Standing Movement Station
Arm-leg coordination drills
Uses foot pads and handrails for guided movement
Ideal for balance and neurological rehab
5- 🪑 Inverted Row & Core Bench Station
Bodyweight inverted rows and ab raises
Adjustable rails and bench for assisted training
Targets back, shoulders, and core
6- ✨ Stretch Station
-9 upper and lower body stretches
-Includes hip flexor, neck, shoulder, and ankle stretches
-Hand wheels included for dynamic motion work
7- ⚖️ Wobble Board Station
Balance, squats, and ankle rotation
Full rail support around a wobble platform
From assisted balance to hands-free squats
8- 💥 Push-Up Station (3 Rung Heights)
Wall, middle, and low push-ups
Variations: staggered hands, single-leg
Rung system helps scale difficulty
9- 🧘 Standing Stretch & Yoga Pose Station
Mountain, Tree, Warrior, Triangle poses
Integrates breath, flexibility, and core stability
Rail-supported for security during poses
10- 🪵 Triple Pull-Up Bars
3 heights for pull-ups, hangs, and mobility drills
Simple wood post setup
Great for all fitness levels and ages
📚 Little Free Library — Feed the Mind
Near a shaded bench under the trees, you’ll find a LittleFreeLibrary.org box filled with novels, nonfiction, and kids’ books. The motto is simple:
“Take a book. Leave a book.”
This small but powerful feature adds a touch of literacy and leisure to the park.