Mixed Experience with Several Issues - did a graduation party…read more Location & Accessibility: Damascus National Park Shelter A is located three entrances down from the main park entrance. Don't get lost and sits down a hill, requiring you to take the sidewalk route rather than going directly to the shelter. This makes it a longer walk when carrying supplies for events. The park has three other shelters, but they were all booked for our date, so we had to settle for this available option. Facilities: The shelter accommodates approximately 60 people seated comfortably, with room for additional standing guests. However, there are significant noise issues - the restroom facilities (separate men's and women's stalls on the left side) create disruptive flushing sounds that carry over to the main seating area. Be aware that they charge extra for electricity at this shelter. *Major Concerns:* Parking nightmare: Located next to a baseball field, parking becomes extremely limited during games. We weren't notified of this conflict when booking. The situation was so bad that police arrived due to people parking on the grass. Double booking confusion or ?? Despite having a confirmed reservation from 9 AM to 9 PM, other people were using the shelter when we arrived, claiming they had it until 1 PM. While they were accommodating and left after we showed our confirmation email, this booking system error was frustrating and shouldn't happen. Privacy issues: The restrooms are used by the general public, not just shelter renters, despite there being a portable facility by the baseball field. Bring extra toilet paper!!! Positives: There are some playground swings for children near the tennis courts, which is a nice touch for families. Bottom Line: Between the parking disasters, booking confusion, noise issues, additional electricity charges, and lack of private facilities, I won't be booking Damascus National Park Shelter A again. I'd recommend booking one of the other three shelters at this park well in advance, or looking at alternative venues that offer more reliable coordination and adequate parking.

All the basic essentials you'd want from a recreational park. Plentiful parking at a couple…read morelocations, tennis and basketball courts, lush sporting fields, semi-covered picnic areas, and an easy mix of natural and paved trails. Playground includes swings and park bench. Joggers and dog-walkers make for light pedestrian traffic. I regret not checking out the less-credited relic of the MoCo Art in the Parks initiative on a breezier day. Despite looking a bit weathered by the elements, the Wind Harps sculpture off of Kings Valley Road was still briefly interesting to look at.

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.

Had a chill walking around at Pinecliff park. Beautiful weather made the walk very enjoyable at…read morethis open park. This is not a huge park, from the main entrance walking to the last gazebo which is #7 is about 0.8 miles. Along the way there is restrooms at every bbq cover place, and several has volleyball nets. Sports field spread throughout Restrooms are fairly clean. Playground: 2, the main one is by the entrance. Parking: plentiful. Lake view: peaceful and easy to access. Highly recommend Also a great place to practice driving & reverse parking in the early morning time, IF needed

What a gem - super fun playground with bathrooms! I imagine there's more to do but when you're a…read morekid, why leave the playground?

I have a feeling that whilst spring has sprung a lot of other places in the MD Burbs, we just quite…read morearen't there yet with Constitution Gardens. From the pictures on Yelp I expected the scene to be a bit more of lush greenery and even maybe some rose bushes. When I went to the park, it was a bit more barren and ides of winter than I was hoping for. That being said, the quaint little cozy stroll of a park is located right in old town Gaithersburg behind a large apartment complex that I'm CERTAIN gets its fill of it during the spring and summer. The park has AMPLE amounts of seating. Bench swings line the entry path which also has a little pavillion that could host a number of different happenings - first thoughts go to band stand. Then on the path you find a circled group of seats that evoke King arthur and the knights of the roundtable vibes. Most especially because the head chair at 12 o clock - crafted of large branches can only be considered a throne of sorts. Stroll further in the park and you find a lengthy sand village, complete with miniature log houses, outlined in stumps, and to me gives off the impression of a Japanese sandy zen garden. There are 2 slides built into the side of a hill that tempt the childhood in me. And another large sunken circular pit that has tree stumps to sit in. At the end of a garden is a water pump that has a little downspout into a creek. Of course... I tried the waterpump and the well was unfortunately dry. But, as a kid I could only imagine the fun when it's really going. It seems like Constitution Gardens has the potential of a young nation that just asserted its independence from its empire. I really pray that it's somewhat untended to current condition is just it's current hibernation phase from the winter. Because man oh man can you just imagine the fun that kids would have here, and the VARIOUS spots that parents could congregate and come together for rich and vibrant conversations about their community. I will go back to the gardens later in the Spring to see if it's lived up to it's inherent potential. I truly can't wait.

Love this small Park and how it's been maintained. I wish they had lighting overnight for added…read moreambiance and safety. It's scary to walk through at night.

A newer facility. I've been a few times to visit the dog park. Good people. Friendly dogs…read more Plenty of parking. A sheltered bench area is available for sunny or drizzly days. You can't count on water or waste bags always being available, so bring your own. It would be better if there were a handicap accessible parking area with a clear view of the dog area from the car.

Love this rink for quad rollerskating. Lots of people inline and practice/plat hockey here as well…read more Convenient if you live in the area. Always clean, restroom on site.

First - this is an amazing park…read more 1. Soccer fields everywhere!!! 2. Cricket, I walk by on the weekends and watch the matches - i miss cricket! 3. The walking trails are well maintained and both bikers and walkers are friendly! This is an amazing park. With indoor tennis, indoor pool as well as outdoor tennis, and outdoor pool. A water recreation area. Soccer fields and baseball/softball diamonds as well as a huge picnic area. This part has something from everyone! There is even a 2.1-mile track that walks around the entire facility. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pMj91bD4B2w The video is from the soccer area on the west side of the park. It was windy while i was walking in the park. But, the people were still out watching their kids play soccer! All of that and I still have more - A community garden, an archery area, a BMX/bicycle torture track, and every year at Halloween a haunted area to entertain the kids. Simply, amazing!

Golf balls are old and in terrible shape. Too many bugs around. Ball dispenser frequently…read moremalfunctions or breaks down.

This place is remarkable!!!…read more I was lost coming back from my car's VEIP inspection and thought I was on my way to Taco Bar but since I have no sense of direction and all of Gaithersburg/Germantown/Clarksburg/Urbana/Damascus all look the same to me, I ended up on this random country road and decided to stop at this agricultural park for a run/hike. I am absolutely glad I did. I do not know what an agricultural park is but I assume it's a park with wide open spaces, barns, porch swings, goats, cows, baby bacons (piglets), donkeys, chickens, vegetable and flower gardens and fields of soy beans. This is a great place to bring the kids for an educational play time, bring your dog to let them run in open fields, or a date for a picnic. You could seriously wander around here for hours exploring farmhouses or getting close ups with animal friends(the pigs and the cow like to lick dogs by the way so be aware I am pretty sure this is how zoonotic disease spreads) or jumping in bales of hay. I came here on a Friday afternoon and had the whole place to myself. I can't believe this is in Montgomery County and it is FREE!!

All seasons of the year I ride my bike through this place…read more Fording a stream, crossing bridges, winding through the corn fields and yes, even through the tunnel passing under Airpark Road. Beautiful place for great exercise and tranquility.

This is a decent size park! You can rent a canoe, row boat or a motored one but those go very quick…read moreas there are not many! We saw a few people kayaking there. The lake is pretty huge for you to go around. It was well kept when we went during the fall! Such a pretty view and place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life if needed. Can go fising here and they give life vests for when you rent a boat if you dont have your own. But no littles under 3 can ride on their boats if you rent. Cant wait to go back when it is warmer.

A beautiful park my old church has been coming to for summer picnics for years! $12 admission for…read moreout of county residents, free for seniors. They only take card. You can reserve pavilions and they come by and help with trash. There is a dock where you can rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boats & row boats. Paddle boats are $30 an hour, the other ones are $17 I believe. Beautiful tucked away location. So soothing to sit near the water. I recommend letting a senior drive so you can get in free, or drive with a Carroll county resident.

Damn this place is sick. So many memories of this jaunt…read more I used to come here as a kid, hitting wiffleballs tossed from my mom while wearing a backwards Bowie Baysox hat. I slammed those balls into orbit! Next I came here while watching her boyfriend's softball team compete. They were sponsored by Herson's Honda. I was the score keeper as well as the bat boy for the season. You've got to know when it's safe to get the bat because the play might still be a live play! There were some pretty slick slides that season. One of our players looked like Marc McGwire. I think I'm the first person who ever told him that, and everyone was geeking. Shoot this must have been in 1998. Fast forward to the middle 2000s when this was (and still is) the best spot to play basketball. That one rim has been crooked for as long as I remember. I've got fond memories of playing here under the lights on warm summer nights, saying how we're going to leave but really we chill there for hours, checking out a beatle or discussing girls. I love the cornfields across the street. I also love this park simply because it feels like a step back in time. Here you are, out on Sundown Road, far away from the trendy cities, having fun with your friends. We should have had our Homecoming pictures here. This was a good place to chill/kill time in case your friend wasn't ready for you to come over for the house party since his parents hadn't left for the Pocono's yet. Please don't throw away the beer bottles here though! That's what elementary school dumpsters are for. More recently I have used this park as a pit stop during long runs. They've got tennis courts, baseball/football fields, and a playground. There's hardly anyone here. I don't know where everyone is.

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!