What a diamond in the woods (see what I did there?). This place has quickly become a family…read morefavorite with our boys old enough to enjoy 4 & 2. The options of what they can do here is plentiful and it's all free. Want to hear more? Good I thought you would. First of all, the staff is great with the kids and want them to have an enjoyable time, so they do this by providing them with endless unique opportunities. What unique opportunities, great question, here are the opportunities provided. You've got the cave (kids get to crawl in a man made cave and escape via a slide). Legacy of the land to the play area in the Legacy of the people (see what life was like and play house from the time before electricity). Curiosity corner (games, books, replies & snakes all in a themed room) or the Raptor Walkway (see the bald eagle Orion, or a hawk, vulture or owl) to the really cool outdoor play area that is not your typical playground, but very nature minded. There are endless programs during the week, you even get a chance to feed the raptors every Saturday. look here: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/rock-creek-regional-park/meadowside-nature-center/programs/, this place has so much more than you would ever expect. The boys can't stop talking about going back.

This place so such a treasure for kids. We really loved the outdoor play space, the indoor wildlife…read morehabitat exhibit complete with cave and slide, and the pioneer exhibit. My kids played for a long time with all the early American toys. I do wish they would keep things like the indoor wildlife exhibit up a bit more. I'm sad the turtle habitat has been abandoned for traditional aquaria. It added a real wow factor to that exhibit that complemented the taxidermy. Still they have some great terraria with reptiles. The bird feeders definitely needed filling up too, but we did get to see a beautiful Cooper's hawk perched in a tree while we checked out the raptor exhibit. This place is a bit of a hidden gem. If you have children between 2 and 10 you should definitely pay this place a visit. Older kids will love it too if they are into nature. Thanks Meadowside. We'll be back!

The staff are so professional, and one of them named August was especially kind. Last month a Knine…read moreRescue puppy adoption was at Woodland, so I parked up the hill to see puppies. Id brought apples n carrots for the horses, and tried walking down to the stables...until my darn arthritis flared up. August saw me, & gave me a quick ride to my car so I could park it at the stables! She really made my day! The horses are well-kept and the property looks wonderful!! Still a really nice stable, plus a tack room, etc. Highly recommend

This business is awesome. They have events for kids and adults to join in to. They are very…read morewelcoming. You will make great new friends. All the instructors are very kind. All the barn staff will help you with whatever you need.

My daughter and her friends had a lovely experience celebrating her 10th birthday…read more It is a very beautiful / clean space and the experience working with the owner was very smooth and easy. The staff on the day of handled everything wonderfully well and we were able to just enjoy the day.

Valarie and her team were a dream to work with. They made my daughter's 8th birthday party a…read morebreeze. The location is so beautiful and they went out of their way to match her theme, get the guests engaged and having fun, and help make special memories. The birthday girl described it as her "best birthday party ever!" Thank you all so much!

My daughter and I frequent Recess and we love it. We've come to movie night and have had play dates…read morehere with friends.

I loved this place when it opened. Staff would be actively seen cleaning and maintaining equipment…read moreall the time. Sadly over time, maintenance doesn't seem to be a priority. Several things are broken and possibly unsafe. Management needs to pay attention.

This was my first time visiting this horse trial, and my coaches first time visiting in 10 years…read more So it was a relatively new experience for the group of us. I was very pleasantly surprised how beautiful the cross country course is. Lots of room to gallop, and some friendly, but tall jumps. The dressage rings and Stadium jumping ring were absolutely fabulous, and beautifully cared for. I do wish that they had some more selection for food. A few more healthy options for those who are competing would have been great. Being stabled at The White Barn was initially quite challenging to find, the directions were not super clear. The beer garden is a surefire way to keep non-horse friends and relatives entertained. There's only one bathroom with indoor plumbing in the whole facility. And it's a hike away from where most people are stabled. I would love to come back again.

Made a reservation and brought our own picnic. The beer was wonderful and the service was great. I…read morereally like how they had a flag for when you were needing refills. Lovely scenery!

I have been horseback riding with Melinda Cohen at Dream Catcher Farm for 15 years. I would…read morerecommend it to anyone looking to learn to ride, as well as those who have ridden for years and want to continue. The farm is about 45 minutes from Chevy Chase/Bethesda, but the drive is very easy - just up 270. It's a quick 15 minutes from the Frederick area. Melinda welcomes students from beginner levels to very advanced. The facilities are top notch and the community is very friendly. Both the horses and the students are happy. There are acres of fields and miles of trails, as well as an indoor arena for rainy days or cooler temperatures. I couldn't ask for a better place to ride or a better place for my horses!!!

Came here for horseback riding lessons for our 6 and 4 year old. Absolutely magical experience for…read morethem. The trainer was great with kids and patient. The grounds are beautiful and there are lots of other animals to see and interact with: chickens, turkeys and two of the happiest resident dogs I've ever met. Thank you for an experience our kids won't soon forget.

The kids loved it, they took so much time explaining everything to the kids and let them feed the…read morefish.

Amazing staff! Very friendly and accommodating. I would 100% recommend for kids!! Disability…read morefriendly as well!

We booked a private party at Tactical Airsoft Arena for a casual outing with 10 people. Most of us…read morewere first-timers and even two of our dads joined us. It was definitely an awesome experience. The field layout is one of the highlights. It's tight CQB but designed really well, with a central room and perimeter hallway that keeps both sides balanced. The areas between respawns add variety with different sightlines and angles, so every round feels a little different. IThe layout makes camping very difficult so it helped keep the pace high, which we all appreciated. The staff went above and beyond. Our ref was flexible with game modes and helped keep everything organized and moving so we got the most out of our 3-hour rental. He even rotated in some of his personal upgraded markers so we could try setups with optics and lights, which was a nice bonus. Safety was taken seriously with a full briefing (video + walkthrough) and strict FPS checks. My personal marker was shooting a bit hot, and the owner swapped the spring for free and let me keep both springs. This small gesture one example of many that speaks volumes to how they treat customers. The staging area shows some wear from heavy use, but that's expected in a high traffic facility and didn't impact the experience. They also have cameras setup in the field that stream to the staging area TVs. We did a 2v2 competition and we were able to spectate our friends going head-to-head. Definitely bring water because you'll get a workout, though they do have drinks and snacks available onsite. As a private party, they also allow you to bring food and coolers for drinks if you'd like. What stood out most was how accessible it was for all skill levels. We had several beginners, and it was great watching everyone get more comfortable and confident as the session went on. Booking private was 100% worth it. Being able to control your group makes a big difference. Overall, great value, great staff and a really fun environment. Would absolutely go back.

This was my first time doing this. I've done laser tag and paintball in the past, so this was a…read morefirst. I enjoyed myself but may treat my husband and his friends to it in the future. It reminded me of call of duty (of course without the blood and killing). There were 4 15 minute sessions and I could tell that many of the players were regulars. I sat out the 4th session. I feel I was not dressed appropriately with leggings on. After being "shot" a few times, the sting of the BB's was enough for me to say I'm done. Overall, it was a good experience.