Great place to walk and enjoy lake views - plenty of parking in lots near the pavilions, boat dock,…read morespillway, and on the side of the road leading up to the lake. Many benches and a hardscape patio-type area near the boat dock. There are lots of areas with gentle slopes down to the lake for fishing or just skipping stones in the water. There are kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats for rent. The lake is surprisingly easy to get to from Rockville using Gude and Southlawn, and not crowded at all. A great spot for an urban escape!

Do you need to find a happy place or do you need to unwind from electronics?! Look no further. One…read moreof the nicest trails in MOCO ... its a very easy path. Not that many steep hills. Depending on time of year, you can rent boat..or canoe. You can see different types of birds here if your a bird watcher. You can plan a nice picnic here too. There are a few different entrances. The most convenient one for me is off Needwood Rd or you can enter from Avery Rd.

Amazing hiking trails! Trails are pretty accessible for all levels…read more The trail maps need updating as there are some new trails.

It's closed for months to repair a sewage siphon in spring, which is ridiculous. There's a sewage…read morepipe that empties into the waterfall area, but people don't seem to care and they swim, even though you can smell the sewage. The whole place and even the forest is littered with hard lemonade and beer bottles, babies diapers, dog poop and all kinds of food wrappers.

This park was quite well manicured, and housed a picnic area on a hill as well as a playground…read more Well constructed bridges traversed a small stream. It offered no bathroom facilities that I could see and was not lit at night-time (for better or worse), but it is quite a pleasant little space in the daytime.

Dawson Farm Park is a great little local park with lots of amenities for locals. There is a…read moreplayground for children, a gazebo for cookouts, a creek to play in, and plenty of picnic tables. It is also nearby to the local high school, so there's plenty of space for pregame activities and summer fun in the sun. What really sets this park apart is the amount of shade received by the old growth trees. You can enjoy a summertime lunch in the shade without having to worry about the heat. It also has a close proximity to several other parks, making it a great waypoint for your bicycle or running trips, and also as a quick shortcut from the high school to the main neighborhoods. Stop on by and play around-this is a great local park. I especially love the historic nature and history of this park; this was the location of one of the first farms (or one of the oldest farms) that still relatable to Rockville today. You can read all about the Dawson family and their farm at some of the historic Education signs you'll find detailing the history around the park. So if you've got some time to kill and just want to relax, or if you want to learn a little bit about the history of the Rockville area, come on over to Dawson Farm Park and you'll get plenty of both.

My granddaughter loves Hadley's Park. It is well designed and has special tiles that provide areas…read morethat absorb falls and scrapes in the most gentle manor. There is a castle, a pirate ship, and a frontier village to play on. Each large structure has accessible ramps for young children. There are swings, rockers, slides and other fun equipment for kids to play on. The park has baseball fields and soccer fields for kids to play games on. They get quite busy during the school year. This park was redesigned and provides a lovely area for kids to enjoy. It is right off Falls Road in Rockville.

the park is good but little kids keep tripping and getting hurt on the massive cracks on the…read morepark's floor, and the flies are relentless, there are way too many flies and mosquitos, this is NOT a good park

Love, love, love this neighborhood park--and so do all the neighborhood kids. There are two…read moreplaygrounds (one for preschoolers, one for school-aged kids), two tennis courts, basketball hoops, a little league field, a few tables with BBQs, and a hill perfect for sledding when there is enough snow. The city shuts off the water to the water fountains a bit prematurely (early November) and there's some scary spots on the 2-5 year old playground that forces you to play with your kid to prevent them from falling...but that's not so bad. Thanks, Rockville for such a nice park!

Really good place to go. For people with kids. Really clean place and nice people. Nice basketball…read morecourts outside.

Love coming here and doing walks, plus the scenery is great - huge lake. On my recent visit I went…read morewalking with a friend - off the beaten path. Also, took a short visit through the Discovery Center (my first time inside) - will have to check it out another time. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to this park as it is one of my favorites in the county. Visited November 2024

This is a wonderful park! The lake is beautiful and there are plenty of walking paths (and parking)…read moreall around...not to mention a plethora of benches, gazebos, outlooks, observation areas, picnic shelters...and even restrooms that are open outside of the nature/discovery center hours... We've been here before during the summer season but this spring evening there were few people and it was very peaceful....it was so relaxing to walk along the small pebbly beach by the boat rentals! (The rentals won't be available until Memorial Day...) Highly recommended if you love lakes and woods...

Seneca Creek State Park…read more Location: 11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Restrooms: several buildings restrooms around the park area. Accessibility: strollers and wheelchairs accessible in most part Information: dnr.maryland.gov Here is the season hours: * In Season: April 1st- October 31st (excluding holidays) * Monday-Friday 9 AM - 8 PM ET * Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 3 PM ET * Off Season: November 1st- March 31st (excluding holidays) * Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM ET A beautiful park, with scenic views from everywhere you stand. We enjoyed the lake part, where you can see the measurements board across the lake and guess what is the board color? It's rainbow color. It's very zen experience when we're enjoying the view by the lake, it's like the time stops just for you to maximize the experience! We didn't check on the trails yet due to rain when we visited but will definitely check out the park again, especially for the fall color! #senecacreekstatepark #mocomd #preservefootprints

Absolutely beautiful park, well maintained trails around the lake, ample parking, friendly ranger…read morestaff, and just a great place to be. Some friends and I went for a hike on a Sunday morning and while the website says they might charge you a few dollars for parking, we didn't see anyone at the gate house and no one asked us. At the Ranger station, the bathrooms were very clean, quite warm actually, and there was a couple of interesting habitat exhibits. Just a really well run state park with lots of activities. They even had a station where you can get free firewood, and build a little fire.

It can be a little challenging to find the right area for trails... it winds around a lot once you…read moreenter the park. However don't despair... ask for directions of lost... Once you get to the trails, there's a semi paved one and a trail like one. Choose wisely... the semi paved trail is under construction with some detours, so pay attention. The trail is nice with not too many up hill climbs, so nice for a jog or walk. Tip: there a water fountains on the trail! And they are spaced out... so stay hydrated! Although a lot of this trail os under shade of trees...

Loved this hike! Beautiful foliage and you can take the lake view hike…read more It's beautiful and not too strenuous. It's about 5 miles round trip. I was staying at Rio in Gaithersburg and it was only a 15 minute drive. Highly recommend. Great to be in nature and gorgeous this time of year.

Cabin John Park is a great outdoor experience for kids, hosting gatherings, and playing sports in…read moreMontgomery County. This park is very much family-friendly and you will often find families frequenting this park, so please be patient and understanding. You can reserve picnic tables (online), grill, take advantage of the many sporting fields, ice skate, ride a mini train, hike, and play on the kids adventure playground. There are also designated dog areas specific for large and small dogs; please be mindful of the rules for dog management. There are generous accommodations here for dogs which you will find convenient. There are many shaded areas around the park, offering a canopy on hot days. Overall, a great park to bring the family or plan your next outdoor gathering.

Great playground with various stations for different age groups. It's about a 5min slow walk to…read morethe Cabin John mini train. Tickets are still $4/person and runs every 3min during season. There are many benches and shelters all over the park. Wonderful place to meet up for play dates when weather is good!

New, clean, and well maintained park. Great place to shoot hoops or play tennis. Only a few…read morededicated parking spots but there is neighborhood street available. There is also a picnic shelter but there is only one table to use.