Parque de Wheaton is a fun day trip idea in Silver Spring, Maryland packed with such exciting activities as an antique carousel ride, playgrounds, and an award-winning botanical garden. This family-friendly spot will soon become one of your favorite day trip destinations in the Old Line State. Read on and have a blast!

Wheaton Regional Park is open from sunrise to sunset all year round.
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Parque de Wheaton Maryland is divided into five areas covering 536 lovely acres, making for a lot of area to explore.
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Some of the fun excursions include this creative playground. Just look at the variety of different slides ...
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... and eight picnic areas with grills may be reserved for a delicious picnic afterward.
You'll also find a 1915 turn-of-the-century ride called the Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel.
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All ages are sure to love this nostalgic ride that dreamily goes along to magical music while looking at the pretty park scenery. What could be more exhilarating?
Well, maybe the miniature train ride, which is also pretty exciting and gives a small tour.
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It leaves from the station and in the middle of the park and takes you on a scenic tour through woodland and meadow areas - an excursion that we love. Sports fields, horseback riding, and pickleball courts are also available. Isn't this one of the best parks in Maryland?

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The train station provides tickets and also reservable rooms for birthday parties.
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Plus, Wheaton Regional Park is home to the impressive Brookside Nature Center, making it one of the most beautiful places in Maryland.
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This award-winning attraction has several types of gardens, including azaleas and roses, a Nature Center with a wildlife observation area, a children’s discovery room, live animal exhibits, a nature exploration area, a pond with an accessible interpretive boardwalk, and other interesting items.
Be sure to add Brookside Gardens to your bucket list during the holiday season, too.
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The lights display is phenomenal!
Lastly, what would a park be without trails?
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Eleven miles of trails are awaiting at Wheaton Regional Park. Every inch is full of natural beauty.
And learn about some area history!
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Parque de Wheaton offers fun for everyone. Discover more on the Wheaton Regional Park website. If you’ve visited this park, please tell us about your experience in the comments below.

For more fun outdoors in Maryland, check out this waterfall! It’s easy to reach, with no hiking required, AND it’s a great spot for taking scenic photos. And while you’re traveling around, stay awhile and reserve a cozy VRBO.

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Best Parks In Maryland

Carolyn Harmon | March 26, 2024

What are some of the best parks in Maryland?

  • Calvert Cliffs State Park (Lusby): The massive cliffs along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline were formed more than 10 to 20 million years ago and contain remnants of prehistoric species and fossils. Today, the interesting park features a sandy beach, fishing, and 13 miles of hiking trails.
  • RedGate Park (Rockville): Once a golf course, this pretty area offers some of the best bird viewing around.

 

Where can you see some of the most beautiful places in Maryland?

  • Point Lookout (Little Orleans): This hidden overlook on the edge of Green Ridge State Forest showcases the Potomac River, Maryland, and West Virginia all in one epic view!
  • High Rock Overlook (Smithsburg): This spot right next to the road requires zero hiking. But it does have a few rocks or steps on which to climb.
  • Hooper's Island Road (Hooper's Island): This scenic ride does wonders for the soul and offers wetland views, historic cemeteries and churches, and some of the best seafood you've ever tried.

 

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Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA