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.

This is a nice Park for kids. Decent number of parking spots but it can be a challenge to find…read moreparking on weekends. They have plenty of swings and slides for kids and other stuff too that will keep them busy for hours! The floor at the park is all rubber tiles which considerably reducers injury when kids take a fall. They have the best looking kiddie swing! There a also a couple of port-a-John's to use!

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

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

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!

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

Enjoyed a wonderful barbecue here. The park is large and it's beautiful. We had a picnic pavilion…read moreright next to a playground. The facilities are well maintained here.

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.

Maryland has so many parks and trails! This one is definitely a hidden gem! The views are scenic…read moreand it's very peaceful. I went during the day and it was quiet. Perfect for walking or biking! They have the Christmas lights up so I'll need to come back in the evening to enjoy the holiday season. Add this one to your list!

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.

This park is such a lovely place for all ages. Plenty of trails and along the water, it's very…read moretherapeutic and relaxing. I did 5 miles and I didn't even scratch the surface. Great for dogs too. As a dog owner, if you know that your dog does not understand your commands and you don't know how they will react with others, please do not approach other dogs. Please spread awareness about pets, some dogs do not like other dogs and you cannot force them to like them. Protect their boundaries because you are their only advocate.

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.