McKenzie's primary recreational park is located at 570 Como Street. City Park features baseball, softball and soccer fields, a playground, a piered fishing hole (home to a family of ducks), and "the Barn": a pavilion which is the site of many birthday parties, family gatherings and social events. 

Several events take place at City Park each year. The Festival of Freedom, held on or near the 4th of July each year, attracts a huge crowd, with cars lined up for miles to watch the fireworks extravaganza. Earlier in the day bands play while crowds enjoy watermelon, grilled burgers, and picnic fare in anticipation of the main event.

The first weekend of June brings throngs to the park for North Carroll County's Relay for Life event. Relay for Life is a fun overnight event during which teams compete to earn the most money to fight cancer, offering food, games, entertainment and fellowship in a carnival atmosphere.

North and South Carroll Relays have ranked number one in the state, per capita, for two years running and were number one in the nation in 2005. This speaks highly to the people of our fair city.

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