Park plan is promising, but county must apply smart limits

Because of the extraordinary generosity of the late Richard W. Kanode, Frederick County has a rare and wonderful opportunity to create a new park near Thurmont to celebrate the agricultural community and create an equestrian park. But the county must be careful as it proceeds. The Frederick County Planning Commission has unanimously agreed that the preliminary master plan for the 183-acre Richard W. Kanode Farm Park is consistent with the county’s comprehensive plan.