Our Story

Color On The Creek is an all volunteer inspired and managed water garden located in the Carroll Creek Linear Park which runs through the heart of downtown Frederick Maryland. Created in 2012, the garden transformed an algae plagued creek into a place of real beauty. The water garden blooms from April through October and is open and free to the public. Stop by; you won’t be disappointed!

Volunteers Run the Show

We started with 100 colunteers in 2013 and have grown to over 400 participating volunteers and donors.

Sailing Through
The Winter Solstice

Thank you to all the businesses and volunteers who helped create an amazing display of boats for the 2023-24 STTWS! We are so fortunate and thankful for the hearty group of individuals who build, design, and support the fleet. Voting is now open for all! Please Vote For Your Favorite Boat to show your support for the boats, but more importantly for the charities they represent!.

Recent Blog

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Be A Sponsor For Candlelights On The Creek!

We are proud to announce the 4th annual Candlelights On The Creek New Year's Eve celebration! We are expecting sponsorships for this year's event. Interested in taking part? Email sttwsmd@gmail.com…

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Gearing Up To Set Sail! The 23-24 Fleet

Sailing Through The Winter Solstice 2023 - 2024 Our crew has been hard at work this summer gearing up to launch our 2023 - 2024 fleet to sail along Carroll…

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Candlelights on the Creek

A visual event Presented by Sailing Through the Winter Solstice. Participants will float luminaries down the creek- meant to inspire remembrance, good fortune, and renewed hope, and joy. Come down…

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Our Sponsors

Picture This!

Admittedly, Color On The Creek always looks extra special,
thanks to our well-known local photographers.