Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Potomac, MD. Get outside and explore.
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Premier indoor aquatic facility in Montgomery County with a 50-meter competition pool, diving well, and recreational pool. Open year-round for lap swimming, water exercise, swim lessons, and competitive programs. Home to county aquatic championships. Day passes available.
Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the park just for the little...
Montgomery County nature center with live animal displays, educational exhibits, and trails through 10 acres of forest. Programs on birds, reptiles, and conservation for kids. Open Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Free admission.
Batting cages, mini golf, go-karts, and waterpark attractions in Upper Marlboro. Multiple batting cage speeds for all skill levels. Pitching machines, fast-pitch and slow-pitch available. Family entertainment complex. Open seasonally.
Prince George's County nature center with live animals including insects, amphibians, reptiles, and birds of prey. Indoor and outdoor ponds, songbird viewing areas, and butterfly/hummingbird garden. Nature trails through Watkins Regional Park.
Riverdale Park Farmers Market is a farmers market in Riverdale, MD. Conveniently located next to the Riverdale MARC train station. Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC Farmers Market; WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP; Accept EBT at a central location.
Full-service hunter/jumper equestrian facility at the edge of Rock Creek Park in Chevy Chase, MD. Offers group lessons for riders ages 6 through adult, boarding, leasing, summer camp, and horse showing. Program-based facility with structured riding instruction from beginner to competitive levels.
Montgomery County indoor ice rink with public skating sessions, figure skating, hockey leagues, and skating lessons. Birthday party packages available. Open daily with scheduled public sessions.
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Brookside Gardens Montgomery Parks is an award-winning 50-acre public display garden in Wheaton Regional Park. BrooksideGardens.org
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to our therapy dog or cat.
Kensington Park Branch is a public branch library in Kensington, MD. Open 3,174 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 16,000 square feet.
Outdoor adventure park with a high ropes course, ziplines, climbing wall, and mini golf in Mitchellville. Team building programs, summer camps, and birthday parties. All ages and fitness levels welcome.
Downtown College Park Farmers' Market is a farmers market in College Park, MD.
Prince George's County indoor water fun center with warm-water splash pool, water slides, lazy river, and play features. Open year-round for family swimming. Affordable admission.
Ocean-themed indoor playground in Silver Spring with over 8,500 sq ft of play space. Designated toddler area for kids 2 and under, larger play structures for older kids, and on-site cafe for parents. Daily open-play sessions and birthday parties. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm.
Montgomery Parks' Meadowside Nature Center offers outdoor and environmental education programming for families, schools, and scouts.
Takoma Park Maryland Library is a public central library in Takoma Park, MD. Open 2,424 hours per year across 45 weeks.
Working farm, education center, and conservation area in Montgomery County. Offers farm tours, educational programs, and community-supported agriculture. Beautiful rural setting along the Potomac River. Good for school groups and families seeking farm experiences near DC. Seasonal programs and event
Premium fitness club in downtown Bethesda with state-of-the-art equipment, group fitness classes including yoga, pilates, and Precision Running, spa amenities, and personal training. Rooftop pool access at select Equinox locations. One of the highest-rated luxury gyms in the DC metro area.
Outdoor Space in Potomac, MD
Outdoor treetop adventure course at Needwood Lake in Rock Creek Regional Park. Zip lines, rope bridges, Tarzan swings, and obstacle courses through the forest canopy. Adult and junior courses (ages 10+/16+). Open spring-fall, Sat-Sun and some weekdays. Reservations required.
Crossroads Farmers Market is a farmers market in Takoma Park, MD.
Aerial forest adventure park with 13 trails of increasing difficulty through the trees. 227 challenge bridges and 32 zip lines. Ages 5+ welcome (junior trails for younger kids). Open spring-fall, daily in summer, weekends in spring/fall. Reservations recommended.
3,700 acres of forest and meadow with 25 + miles of trails, historic sites, campgrounds, picnic spots, and an 18-hole golf course.
Hollywood Farmers Market is a farmers market in College Park, MD.
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Choices abound to add variety, structure, texture and color in the shade. Presented by a representative from the Master Garden Program at the University of Maryland Extension.