For months, a tucked-away, nondescript building on Rocky Springs Road has served as a de facto hub for Frederick Countyâs COVID-19 response.
The Scott Key Center functioned primarily as a career resource center for people with developmental disabilities until June. Thatâs when the Frederick County Health Department moved in and repurposed the space to assist in the battle against the novel coronavirus.
At first, there were rows of floor-to-ceiling shelving that provided air-conditioned storage for personal protective equipment, or PPE.
The PPE was being stored in a non-air conditioned warehouse in the county, and when temperatures neared 100 degrees, âIt was awful,â said Dr. Randall Culpepper, the deputy health officer for Frederick County.
The newly opened Urban Air Adventure Park on Ballenger Creek Drive is meant to be an attraction for all ages: a giant playground that kids and adults alike can enjoy. From the climbing walls to the trampolines, there is something for everyone, said general manager Deb Spalding.
The new Frederick location of the larger Urban Air franchise is locally owned by Sal Azad and Siham Bensalah. Each location of the franchise is unique, and Frederick has the longest sky ride, which is similar to a zipline, in the franchise.
Spalding came on as the general manager only two weeks ago. She said the process of getting the location open has been stressful but rewarding.