We're excited about the park update. The outdoor gym was thoughtfully planned and beautifully…read moredesigned.

Clean and quiet pond perfect for a post-dinner walk. Dog and kid friendly. -1 star because there is…read morea considerable amount of bird (maybe goose?) poop on the path and no shortage of gnats in the air along the loop.

Best park ever! I usually don't really like going to parks but this park is fun! There's a ton of…read morespace to walk around in and the playground is fun to play at

Had my grandson's 2nd birthday here. This is a lovely park with actual clean restrooms. Playgrounds…read morefor young and older children. Ball playing fields, we flew kites, and tennis/pickleball courts. Don't forget the miles of trails. We had our party under a pavillion with three picnic tables. This does cost if done in season which begins in May so go to the county park site to reserve and rent. This is a great place. Enjoy!

Loved this cute little playground. It's definitely a woodland wonderland…read more I appreciated all the cute details around, my kids were so excited every time they spotted a woodland statue around. There is a play area with water spray structures, this was a hit on a hot summer days. There are bathrooms conveniently located near the playground and I was pleasantly surprised that they were clean. There are so many hidden fun things so keep your eyes open while you walk around! Can't wait to be back.

I hate it it's so boring an it's no sports that u can do there…read moreAn there no water or drinks an it was so hot outside an it's not entertaining they need to fix some rides up like the big red sliding board it had a huge cut in it an I almost fell I recommend not to come

When I lived in Maryland, we came to this park often just to walk. We no longer live in Maryland…read morebut when I come back to visit, I still come to this park to walk and just enjoy the scenic walk and be outdoors. There is a house on the backside of the path that decorates for Halloween so it makes it a lot of fun for the kids on the path.

My daughter (10) and I came to this park for the first time. There was a good amount of parking. It…read morewas a beautifully summer day in the 90s and the great thing about this park is that there is lots of shade. There was a large picnic space as you enter the park area along with an area with play structures to the right for the little ones. The lake is the centerpiece of the park and the trail goes around it. There were a good number of benches and sitting areas where you could sit and enjoy the view. There were a number of people biking on the trail. The trail was a loop and it was enough distance to get some exercise but not too long that you will get worn out. Everything was green and there were lots of beautiful views. I definitely can see myself coming back here with the entire family.

Watkins Regional Park is truly a hidden gem! I recently took my 4-year-old niece, and she…read moreabsolutely loved every minute of it. The Wizard of Oz-themed playground made such an impression on her that we've been watching The Wizard of Oz on repeat ever since our visit. It was so much fun seeing her imagination come to life as she explored all the themed play areas. One thing I really appreciated was that there's something for kids of all ages. There are plenty of play structures and activities to keep everyone entertained. The park is also very family-friendly, with lots of shaded benches and picnic shelters where I could comfortably sit, relax, and keep an eye on her while she played. After the playground, we walked across the street to ride the carousel, which she absolutely adored. They also have a train ride, but unfortunately it wasn't operating during our visit. That just gives us another reason to come back! Next time, we're planning to visit the farm and meet all the animals. I can't believe such a special place is just a few miles from home. If you're looking for a fun, affordable outing with children, Watkins Regional Park is definitely worth the visit. We can't wait to go back!

The local park is great for those into fitness. What helps is that it is merely nice and shady…read moreeven on a humid day which makes the walks and runs enjoyable.

I absolutely love visiting the gardens when the lotus flowers are in bloom! So beautiful to see all…read morethe blooms, and the water lilies. The crowds get pretty big, so I try to visit early in the morning. There's a whole day of programs and activities, and plenty of parking.

It's in a sketchy area with no public parking (only street parking). The entrance was confusing…read more I had high hopes for this place and for the longest time wanting to visit, but it was just one giant swamp. Very buggy but that's par for the course! The paths aren't clearly marked so you end up wandering aimlessly. There are sunken spots and areas where you can't tell if the ground is stable. There were random groups of people chanting right when we entered. The boardwalk toward the far end goes nowhere and there's nothing memorable or worth the walk to see. We saw a few lotus flowers and many lilies and a great blue heron made my day! Apart from that, a flop! I would probably never come back.

Dinosaur Park in Laurel, MD (near DC) is the perfect educational gem, family affordable admissions,…read morescientifically significant fossil site. Open regularly, but best visited on the first/third Saturdays for supervised digs, it features authentic, healthy outdoor exploration and paleontologist-led learning for kids, making it a priceless activity. Happy & Active: Kids love finding fossils, exploring the outdoor, fenced-in site.

Unless you go to one of their interpretive programs on the first and third Saturdays of the month…read more (What they said) ...It was pretty much only a few fact boards to look at/read, and like one thing for kids to climb around. So just because the stated hours are open during the week, doesn't mean there's anything going on and you can't like go behind the fence and there's no digs or anything, or even any place to walk. Sure there's picnic tables if you wanna just sit and eat your lunch with a bunch of corporate office buildings all around but it's definitely not something I would drive 45 minutes to unless you're actively going to one of the scheduled interpretive program.

I don't think many people outside of this neighborhood know about this park. It's sooooo quiet! It…read moreconsists a decently sized parking lot, a rec center, one playground, one pavilion, one basketball court, one tennis court, and one small loop around a field. There's really not much to it, but it's such a nice getaway if you want peace and quiet. I haven't seen more than 3 people at the park and any given time, and sometimes I am the only one! During a time where many people want to be outside of their houses but still avoid people, this park is definitely an answer to that. Just watch the Canadian geese poop on the loop, they're messy and reckless!!