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   Carrie Dorsey Park is a 27.5 acre park with a paved walking trail connecting the pond, stream, passive recreation area, and picnic benches with the remainder of the Warfield Complex.  The path continues along Warfield Avenue and under Route 32 to Millard Cooper Park

History

   Sykesville's newest park originated as Warfield Park, but in 2018, the Town rededicated Warfield Park to the memory of Carrie Dorsey, an affluent member of the Town's African American community and daughter of former slaves Catherine Fletcher and John Dorsey. She used the knowledge passed down to her from her Mother and Aunt in healing and midwifery to not only survive, but also to help her fellow neighbors.

   Mrs. Dorsey had 12 children; of note is Warren Dorsey who overcame adversity in segregated communities and places of learning within this community and others to achieve the status of Elementary School Principal. He lived to be over 100 years old and the rededication of this park was inspired by his ambition and accomplishments.