Cabin John Park is a great outdoor experience for kids, hosting gatherings, and playing sports in Montgomery 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. read more

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Great playground with various stations for different age groups. It's about a 5min slow walk to the 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! read more

Juneteenth at Scotland --Historical African American Community in MoCo (Now Cabin John Park) Now that it's been Federal Holiday for a few years, this past Juneteenth (June 19) we celebrated African American Freedom from enslavement on this occasion. There were food trucks, vendors and fireworks to help celebrate. It's bring your own chair and arrive early, or park at the mall or somewhere close by. So many people fought to enshrine and mark this special day, as an official holiday. I'm glad others are learning about the holiday. How we celebrate in MoCo County is unique, so incredibly special that people travel from all over the state and region to see our fireworks. Next June, you should consider coming out to celebrate with us. read more

My kids (3 and 5) and I visited during Spring Break for the Eye Spy train and ended up spending another hour or 2 at the playground. There was an easy and free parking lot with plenty of spaces. We got train tickets ($5, runs every 30 min) and the kids got a paper for a scavenger hunt during the train ride. This alone was worth the drive from Herndon! The kids had SO much fun looking for the objects, and I enjoyed a peaceful 15 min ride. The playground was great for all ages. Highlights included a merry go round, several slides, and those big fun swings with the chest strap. There are also spots on the playground's perimeter to wave to the train when it passes (they blow a whistle to alert you). We will definitely return for the seasonal train rides! read more

I've been a fan of this park for decades...there are beautiful well-shaded paved paths as well as plenty of picnic shelters, an awesome playground, dog park, miniature train, and woodsy hiking trails. A unique installment (which seems to have been here forever!) is Porky the Litter Eater, a talking trash receptacle....it's a must-visit for kids (and can be found by the miniature train station). The park is very conveniently located near Westfield Montgomery Mall and the Cabin John Shopping Center--it can get busy on nice weekends but there have been plenty of times I've enjoyed a quiet lunch here or quick walk on a peaceful morning...I'm so looking forward to seeing the beautiful foliage again this fall! read more

Cabin John Regional Park - Amphitheater - Parks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This is one of the nicer places in MOCO to go hiking. They have a nice playground for the kids with plenty of shade for those hot summer days. They have Porky the talking Piggy that talks when you feed it trash. There's a dog park, and a train ride. A Hippo water fountain, that's filthy. Please don't drink out of it. bathrooms were "conveniently" out of order because of plumbing issues?! Hopefully they get that fixed. read more

I came here with my 3.5 year old and 4.5 year old to do the Easter "I Spy" train. The mini train was really cute and located in a well maintained park. I guess I though the "I Spy"objects would be more than just painted boards on the trees, but it was still really nice and fun. My kids really enjoyed this. There are also a lot of playgrounds for the kids which was really nice. However there is a dog park section which is located within in the park as well. There was a dog off the leash that started to come to my kids and I, which was really not ok. So I think there needs to be strict rules or someone monitoring this to avoid a serious problem. read more

My son and I finally made it to Cabin John park and we had a blast! Pro tip: follow your GPS to Tuckerman Lane and don't get confused by the signs for the park. I didn't heed my own advice and ended up at the ice rink, which is apparently open. This park is great for social distancing. There are many different areas to play and it's easy to spread out. The little tyke area has some musical instruments, a multi seated car (with a wheel),and three different train components. Further up the hill is a bulldozer (slide but no wheel), a little play house, and a small double slide climbing set. There's another playground set that has a slide near the swings and a giant spinning wheel. The larger playground is further up the hill and has Several slides attached to it. The centerpiece of the playground, I suppose, are the three slides (blue,red,yellow). My son said the blue slide was awesome (he's not even 2 yet so that's amazing) and he also seemed to enjoy the red slide too. Other points I love are that everything is mulched and there are also hiking trails to enjoy if you can tear the kiddos away from the playground. The bathrooms here are open but are not well taken care of. Also there is plenty of parking. I'd love to return when the miniature train reopens given safety measures are in place. read more

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I'm trying to switch up my biking paths & ended up here on the way to the mall. I rode about 4 miles by a stream...I tried a one hand picture, no luck. A scenic backdrop for all ages of park goers. For the tiny people, there's an adventure playground with a model train they can ride on. Aside from the biking/walking/hiking trails, there's picnic areas & campgrounds. The park offers recreational activities as well - an indoor skating rink during the summertime is located across the street. Enjoy camping & the Locust Grove Nature Center as the trail is parallel to the Cabin John Creek. Parking lots are located along Democracy Blvd at the Locust Grove Nature Center & at the Regional Park on Tuckerman Lane. The upkeep of the park is bar none. read more

Cabin John Regional Park - Bike Ride, 7.25.2020. - Parks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

My friend and I spent about an hour here after lunch today. I checked Google and stumbled upon Cabin John Regional Park as a way to burn off some calories and take a pleasant stroll. We were pleasantly surprised! At first when you enter it looks as if it's just a giant playground for kids, but once you park and are on foot, you learn that there's a walking path, a secured dog park (one for small dogs and one for large dogs), a 2-mile train that's $2.50/person that departs every 30 minutes, and a large area for having a picnic with friends and family. Some areas and features look like they haven't been well maintained, such as a creepy trash compactor pig and a badly clogged hippo water fountain. Some of the message boards are in disrepair but apart from that, it's nature and all you'd come to expect from it. The walking path is not very extensive but is good for a quick stroll. Definitely do the train ride and if you're lucky you'll spot the hidden giraffe among the trees! read more

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Recently returned to do some trail hiking with my dogs and few of our other beagle friends. We enjoyed our time there very much. It's great going there knowing that the upkeep and maintenance is on par year after year. I was expecting to see wet soggy leaves because of the rain recently but there wasn't any. The maintenance guys did a brilliant job removing most of the fallen leaves prior to it so it was mostly dry to walk through it. WE LOVED IT!! The only reason why I took a star off is the lack of doggie waste station that seems to get people to leave dog feces wherever they feel like it. I wish there is at least one poop bag station right near the campground entrance so people would be more encouraged to grab a bag upon entering. It's such a shame to see dog feces when I know the maintenance crew really does a great job up-keeping the park otherwise. Also, as I have mentioned a few years ago, I really wish people kept their dogs LEASHED in the park premise. I have seen so many German Shepherds and pit bulls without a leash on and although the owners always claims how well trained their dogs are, it's still poor manners to have them roam around free. read more

I grew up going to this park and I took my mom there today for the mini train ride and to feed trash to Porky. Haven't been here in over 30 years but it's still a beautiful park and super well maintained. We took a 2 mile nature filled train ride and it's actually fun for adults as well. I was surprised that Porky still works and it was nice to see he did. read more

We recently moved to this area and I can't tell you how many parents suggested I bring the kids to this park. We finally got to check it out yesterday. It is quite spacious. The playground has many different components and they're quite spread out over a naturally hilly area which I think the kids particularly enjoy. It really gives them the opportunity to run from one thing to the next. Great way to wear them out! The structures here are definitely on the older side, but there's much fun to be had! It looks like there are some great trails to walk around here, too! I definitely want to check those out in the future! read more

Besides the fact that my child cracked her tooth here running down the pavement to another section of the park, I only have good impressions of this park. It's in a wonderfully forested section surrounded by tall mature trees. There are several sections for wide variety of ages. This is what I always imagined what playing outside should look like - in the middle of the shaded woods surrounded by colorful playground. There is a small train for kids to ride around (sit in back rather than don't if you don't want the engine smell or it being too loud). read more

Lovely neighborhood park with a well-kept baseball diamond, a great playground area, picnic area, and a decent-sized field. The train is a huge highlight! Very friendly and decent parking. Very close to the Cabin John Ice Skating Rink. read more

Came here to mountain bike on the Cabin John Trail. I started from the trail head on River Rd just west of the Beltway. The trails are great! However upon returning to my vehicle, my car window had been busted out, along with several other cars in the parking lot. I didn't have valuables showing or anything. Beware if you park here!! read more

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I've been coming to this park for 45 years. My first file here was as a toddler myself. Now my life has come full circle as I bring my child here on a regular basis. Some things are different of course. The space rocket jungle gym is long gone. The metal merry go round is just a memory. The things that are the same? The pig trash can. The hippo water fountain. The wonderful amazing train! The playground is vast and nestled in the woods. You'll never get sun burned here. I hope to bring my grandchildren here one day. read more

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6/18/20 Holly Hammers Batman, Look what we got here. A childhood area that still contains some elements of what I remember being there in the early eighties. The pig garbage disposal, the hippopotamus water fountain, the train tracks where you could actually ride on a train and remake of the old playground area. Yes, somethings go, and some things remain the same. On a few rare occasions, I have pressed a soda machine and acquired two sodas for the price of one. How does this happen? A number of ways, but to a kid, it shear luck. Before I went to high school, we had our junior high school took us to Cabin John Park. I remember trying to get a picture of a girl's backside. Eventually she figured out what I wanted or was trying to do and asked me straight out if that is what I wanted. It was a going away present and I never saw her again after that day. Why? I ended up switching schools. Ever heard of The Gow School? I went there in the years of 1992-1996. I have written a 3 part review/experience on it. Anyhow, I spent a lot of time going up and down the slides at Cabin John Park. Great times for a kid. Oh, we also went to the ice skating ring at Cabin John Park too. I might have written a review on that too. read more

The parents here are very uptight. I took my nephew here because I am the "fun uncle." However, a group of moms decided your actually not allowed to have fun IN A PARK! Let's just say we both left and one of us left on tears. read more

Very large playground that Provides hours of fun and my girls loved riding on the train. read more

This is one of our favorite local parks and for many reasons. There is ample space for kids of all ages to play and has many different activities - slides, swings, etc. for kids. Plus there is a train rides that my kids absolutely want every time we visit the park. There are plenty of picnic tables that you can setup your group at and also enjoy activities on the open areas nearby. There is plenty of shade around the park and it feels like you are away from it all when you get here. read more

Gone here twice now for my work's annual picnic. Although I don't have much to compare it to since I haven't been to many parks in the DMV, Cabin John Regional Park is pretty nice. The reserved area we were at had two covered picnic areas (about 10 large tables), a huge grass area to play a variety of sports, restrooms close by, and a parking lot nearby. Great place for an outdoor party, especially during the Spring and Summer months. read more

Great park ! A lot of open space and hidden trails The train is great to cruise around the park! There is even a dog park here read more

Cool place with plenty of parking. I liked the stream a lot. I didn't like seeing a scary looking snake along the trail.

This place is amazing overall and heaven for kids. It has a miniature train the kids can ride on including a special Halloween haunted ride where kids can hunt for various stuff as they go like a scavenger hunt. It also has a great set of playgrounds for kids anywhere from about a year old to some really big playground equipment. As if that wasn't enough, they also have short hiking and biking trails. The trails even connect into the Cabin John trail which heads all the way down to MacArthur Boulevard and can be pretty easily connected to the river. If you have kids, come here frequently. read more

Beautiful park! Came here for the cabin John train. Daughter enjoyed herself and the staff were very friendly.

This past weekend I made my first visit to this park with my 5 year old grandson. We were returning home from the Westfield Montgomery mall where my grandson had a great time looking around the Lego store. I drove past this park numerous times over the last through months. I didn't however anticipate the number of street entrances to the park. The first one took me to where there were very family friendly sports fields for baseball and soccer with a large indoor event center and parking lot. Less than a half mile down the road that entrance had a long winding very full parking lot with a walk-in gate for the train and some hiking trails. It wasn't until I asked someone & we walked a short distance down the winding paved path that the playground came into view. It was worth the trouble! The playground is mostly tree covered and surrounded on 3 sides by the forest. There are swings for the little ones, the older kids and their parents & plenty of cool things to climb on and hang from. It has a rustic feel. There are convenient restrooms adjacent to the playground. My grandson had a lot of fun playing with a new friend! And I saw another entrance with direct access to the playground. Until next time be kind to each other! #cabinjohnregionalpark @yelpdc #familytime #playtime read more

I love this park. Took my two nieces here on Saturday to experience the "Eye Spy" special Halloween haunted train ride for young kids. I purchase my tickets online so when I arrived I gave the train attendant my name, he gave me a crayon and paper with items to find while on the train ride and then I walked straight on in to pick my seating. Once everyone is on the train it takes you around an area of the park and then the kids start finding the items hiding in the woods and checking what they find on the card off. This was a lot of fun for the young kids I was with. This train ride was not meant to be scary but FUN. The park itself is very clean and there is a lot of space for kids to run around and or have a picnic with family. There is also a section for dogs like a dog park where you can take your pet to mingle with other dogs and to exercise. Will definitely be back. read more

Nice fun park to stop at. I came here and just played on the swings, I definitely want to check out the doggie park. There were lots of trash cans, and tons of picnic tables to sit at. Came here a few ago when it was 60/70 degrees out in December! I just came to eat a nice quiet lunch and enjoy the outdoors. The bathroom was locked and they had a sign to use the main bathroom. I didn't go over to the park for kids area. I'm a bit too old for that. But I did play hot lava in the swing set area. =) touch the mulch and you die instantly, can only step on leaves to get around. read more

One of the best parks I've ever been too...Besides one park that had squishy floors. This place has train rides, a running trail around the park as well as one that goes through the forest, some dope ass slides, a really creepy pig trash can that snorts and talks to you when you give it food, and a place to BBQ and picnic. Also this crazy contraption that you can hold on to and spin around...you have to check it out for yourself read more

I was looking at Google Maps for some parks around Rockville and it turns out most of the green space that you see on there is just golf courses. Cabin John Regional Park is one of the few exceptions so I decided to check it out while I was nearby. I went on a Thursday and there was plenty of parking. It might be different on the weekend, but during the week it wasn't an issue at all. It is in a forested area and the trees are so tall, like many of them in this area. There are supposed to be some trails in the area, but I just couldn't find them. I'm not sure where they are, and even using the map there I wasn't able to locate it. What they did have, though, is a lot of picnic tables. The tables are in the forest, giving them a lot of shade, so it seems like it would be a nice place to have an outdoor gathering. There was also a very large children's playground. There were lot of kids there and they seemed like they were enjoying it. A dog park and a tai chi practice area are also located in the park. It was also quiet there. I didn't hear the traffic you think would be inescapable in this part of town. It had a very peaceful feel to it. I'd give this five stars if I could have found the trails, but unfortunately that didn't happen. read more

Love this park. There are many entrances to the main area, so be specific when meeting people here. The grills are good and the trash cans plentiful. There is a trains that kids love, and many other things to do... good venue overall. Rentable for parties and good to just be outdoors. read more

Cabin John Regional Park - Grilling - Parks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

The best outdoor playground for young kids in MoCo. Different sectioned off play areas catering to children of different ages and activity levels. From slides, to climbing equipment, to swings, to a maze, enough to keep them busy all day long. The train ride is a highlight for my kids, despite being pretty uneventful and not much to look at. It is hard to keep to track of more than one child here, if they aren't playing in the same section, so parent to child ratio should be 1:1 if bringing preschoolers, older kids should be OK roaming around by themselves. My kids love the place! read more

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I used to go to Cabin John Park when I was a small child. It was so exciting. There was lots to play on and the train and the litter pig. My nephew is 6 and the whole family packed up a lunch and went to Cabin John Park. Which just let me know that I had no standards as a child. It's a little hard to find. It's pretty big and in the middle of a rather busy part of Rockville. Yet it is hidden away. Which is great. It's a nice oasis. But being tucked away makes it a little hard to find. And it doesn't help that everything in the area is named Cabin John This or Cabin John That. A thousand signs that say Cabin John and it's easy enough to turn into the wrong place. But we all found each other eventually and we decided to take my nephew on the train. How many adults does it take to take a 6 year old on a train? 5, apparently. We stood in line to get tickets. And we heard the ticket seller say to the woman ahead of us that the usual $2 fare had been raised to $6 because it was the Halloween train. Okay, my sister was paying, so I didn't care so much. And $6... I'm thinking this is going to be a good train ride. It wasn't. They put up little, wooden , cartoon-y Halloween characters. There was a list of the characters that we didn't get, but other people had. I blame the ticket seller. Fine... someone went out and put up the characters, but seriously, triple the price! No, that was so unreasonable. And it was fine for me, since my sister was paying. But I remember that we were poor when I was little and going to the park was a treat. It's an oppressive price gouging. After the really expensive train ride, we went to see the litter pig, which had been my favorite as a child. You can put litter in the pig's mouth and he oinks and talks to you about picking up litter. It's really creepy. This is the voice I imagine Pennywise the clown has. After having fun with the pig, we went to one of the playgrounds. It full of yellow jackets. I was stung once. Hang some traps. It's not the greatest playground, but it's not horrible. Still, it didn't take long for my nephew to get bored. So, the family headed off to another park. I begged off, as I had been stung and wanted to take some Benadryl. But the family had lots of fun at Black Hill Park. So, maybe try there. read more

What a scam. They made us pay $150 to have our sons 1st birthday party in one of the covered picnic table areas. The big ripoff is that two other groups were there having their kids birthday parties and neither one had to pay a dime. They could have mentioned that paying is an option and reservations are not required. The other groups laughed that I had paid. Ranger Mike and the employees (look like troubled kids working off community service hours) seem lost in their own park. The price is way too expensive for 6 tables covered in food stains and garbage and a rusty old grill with worms living in it. Worst $150 ever spent. It would have been better spent if I had just lit $150 on fire in front of the guests. read more

My office has their annual company picnic here, and I have to say it's a pretty sweet park. It's in a desirable area that is overall pretty easy to get to in proximity. We rented the same space two years in a row. It's huge and has a huge space for sports and games, more than one shelter to eat under, generous amount of tables, and a large space for barbequing. Price is reasonable, and parking is also private and generous. It's a great space, and we have been pleased for at least two years in a row so far. read more

What a fantastic park for kids! Cabin John Regional has one of the most comprehensive playgrounds I've seen -- several different areas, including ones for toddlers. Lots of picnic tables AND a train (rides are $1.75 for everyone above the age of 2). On a gorgeous summer day parking can be a bit difficult but there are plenty of people coming and going, so you'll score a space eventually. read more

Our company recently threw a family picnic here in one of the areas you can reserve, and it was great! Restrooms nearby, volleyball net, covered areas and many trash cans. I don't know how much the fee was, but if you were to throw a big birthday party for your child, this is a perfect spot. There's also plenty of parking. read more

I have been coming here for years, especially in the hot summer days. There is plenty of shade so the equipment does not get hot. You can slide, climb, and swing. There is always someone here, so there are always friends to play with. Riding the train is a must. I still remember cinderella's castle. There are bathroom facilities (not the best) but there is a place to go if needed. There is usually an ice cream truck and they have a vending machine. There are many picnic spots and grill, so bring a lunch. read more

Park is ok... However, when summer time comes around.. make sure you bring your bug spray! The fields are infested with insects!