The center was large and clean. They have a double door entrance and a counter to the left where it…read morelooks as if you are supposed to sign in and greet u. However I was not greeted, acknowledged, or stopped. I don't know if that's a good thing or bad. I was running late for my daughters bball game so I didn't want to be rushed however; it is the security and safety of the people in the building that concerns me. They need to stop everyone and make them sign in and inquire as to where they are going as well as check ID's. That's what I have had to do at other Rec centers. Otherwise it was nice inside, clean, and several options of things to do. There was a table of snacks before you enter the gym where they sell snacks also.

My son has been coming here twice a week for Kuk Sool Won lessons for a while. The front desk staff…read moreusually greet you when you walk in and the place is always clean. The basketball gym is large and they have a nice variety of gym equipment. This place is nice venue to hold meetings and events as well.

Has a nice gym and fun trail. Me and my sibling absolutely booked it down the steep hill on our…read morebikes, scary but fun.

Nice little Parks Commission building tucked away in the woods. Spot the entrance by the digital…read moresign across from the back gate to BARC. Winding road for 1/4 mile to the parking lot. They have a gym (mostly for basketball, an activity room for classes (dance, judo, etc) and an exercise room with free weights, machines, and treadmills. The men's room has a shower and a few lockers (BYO lock). Outside: athletic fields, playground, tennis courts, picnic area.The entrance to the Little Paint Branch Park, reviewed separately, is across the parking lot from the building. I will try to keep this place in mind as I write the check for my property tax.

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.

Great updated facility with much to offer seniors in the community. The welcome is warm and the…read moreworkshops, trips and fellowship- fun loving. Also: New Life Laurel takes place here on Sunday's! -Catch a blessed word!!

A laid back hang out for us local geezers, tucked away behind the hospital but not quite crawling…read moredistance to the ER. Comfy lounge, exercise room, craft shops, computer lab (or bring your own and use the free WiFi), classes and excursions. Senior Metro SmartFare cards for sale, and it will be a site for early voting . Membership is free if you are a county resident and at least 60. About time they did something useful with my tax money!

Coach Ali provides the best basketball ball training skills you can ask for! My god children love…read morebasketball so when I was introduced to HA Level Up, I immediately signed them up! It's been 2 years now and both of my god children have tried out for basketball teams at their schools and got accepted on the team. I'm happy to have this program in our community.

From the owner: HA Level Up specializes in basketball skill and athletic development. Coach Ali provides structured…read moreand thorough workouts for ages 5 and up.

We've visited this location a few times and it's been a great option for homeschooling families…read moresince they offer a consistent weekly timeslot. It's never overly crowded or loud, which makes it easy to enjoy the space. You're also allowed to bring your own lunch and drinks, which is a nice bonus. Another big improvement is the change in music. They now play jazz--no singing and no inappropriate lyrics--which creates a much more wholesome atmosphere. The only downside is the arcade setup. Instead of using quarters, you now have to purchase a game card loaded with credits. The simplicity of old-school coin-operated games is definitely missed.

ClimbZone lived up to our highest of expectations. On our list for a long time, ClimbZone was the…read morehost of my daughter's classmate's birthday party. We signed waivers ahead of time and were checked in right away when we got there. Under one large roof are dozens of themed indoor climbing walls. There's a Candy Land one, a rubber duck one, one with emojis, and more. Once you go through a quick training, you get a harness. Every wall has an auto belay making it easy to clip in and out while being safe. There's a wall for all experience levels. There are restrooms, drinking fountains, party rooms, and an arcade. It was a blast and worth the longer drive from Washington, D.C.

The music in LA Fitness is so loud I CAN'T HEAR MY OWN THOUGHTS. Do we really need club music at…read more7AM?!

I've been a member of LA Fitness since it was franchised in the DMV area and grandfathered in since…read moreit was Bally's. Laurel was a new construct and a great addition to the area. I prefer the group and spin classes but this gym also has basketball courts, a dry sauna, full swimming, kids corner, pool and jacuzzi. This year the gym underwent a partial renovation. The old dark carpet was swapped out for hard surface, non-slip flooring. There are also floor carpets in areas where that foam puzzle floor sat before. Old machines were replaced by new floor machines and different exercise products. The floor layout was changed as well. Now there is a turf-style section for stretching, resistance training, kettlebells and the like. And there is a section is separated for personal training. I'm glad they are investing money into the aesthetics and function of the gym. I've watched other gyms deteriorate into oblivion. We could still use a modern facelift and new spin bikes, but this is a awesome start.

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.