Cabin John Regional Park
Athletic Area
Athletes and spectators can enjoy a variety of sports facilities located within Cabin John Regional Park.
- 1 Baseball Field (lighted)
- 5 softball Fields (one lighted)
- 4 Tennis Practice Walls (lighted)
- 9 Tennis Courts (lighted)
- Pee-Wee Soccer Field
- 4 Single Wall Handball Courts
- 1 Volley Court
In addition to these sports facilities, restrooms, play equipment, and hiking trails are available. Pee-Wee soccer field, softball and baseball fields require permits for use. For further information contact Park Permits Office
Indoor Tennis
The six indoor tennis courts are open for year-round play.
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating in June? Come join the fun at the fully enclosed Cabin John Ice Rink. Offered is an assortment of programs including lessons and rental times. Sessions are also available for the general public, adults only and family time. For your convenience, rental skates and a snack bar are located within the facility. Call cabin John Ice Rink for information about schedules and fees.
Locust Grove Nature Center
The Locust Grove Nature Center offers environmental education programs, trail walks, nature films, conservation projects, workshops and interpretive exhibits.
The Robert C. McDonell Campground
Seven walk-in primitive sites are available with drinking water, grills and tables at Robert C. McDonell Campground. Permits are available for use of campsites and can be obtained from the Park Permit Office.
Hiking
Enjoy over five miles of hiking trails which have several access points throughout the park.
Group Picnic Area / Playground Areas
Our group picnic and playground areas offer shelters, tables, drinking fountains, grills, restrooms, and playground equipment including ActionPlayland are available to the public. A snack bar is open on weekends and holidays from late spring through Labor Day. Buses require access permits which are issued by the Park Permit Office.
Group picnicking for 175 persons (maximum) is available through reservation. Shelters, restrooms and sports equipment are provided. Light alcoholic beverages are permitted in this restricted area. A fee and permit are required. Call the Park Permit Office to make reservation.
Miniature Train Ride
At Cabin Joh regional Park both children and adults are entranced by a ride on the miniature train. A replica of an 1863 C.P. Huntington engine with five passenger cars carries visitors on a ten-minute, two mile ride through the Park. The train does not operate during inclement weather. For schedule and fee information, call Train Station.
General Information
Hours of Operation
Cabin John Regional Park
Sunrise to sunset, year-round
For hours of operation on other facilities located within the park, call them directly.
Bus route to our park (pdf)
Phone numbers of interest
| Park Manager's Office | 301-299-0024 |
| TDD Region II | 301-299-1976 |
| Park Permit Office | 301-495-2525 |
| Park Permit Office TDD | 301-495-2575 |
| Locust Grove Nature Center (Park Naturalist's Office) new! | 301-765-8660 |
| Ballfield Playing Conditions (recorded message) | 301-299-1975 |
| Miniature Train Station new! | 301-765-8670 |
| Indoor Tennis Courts (recorded message) | 301-765-8650 |
| Ice Rink Manager new! | 301-765-8626 |
| Ice Skating Rink (recorded message) | 301-765-8620 |
| Park Police - EMERGENCY | 301-949-3010 |
Address written correspondence to
Park Manager
Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Lane
Rockville, MD 20852
Rules and Regulations
- Dogs must be kept on a leash.
- Buses require access permits
- No alcoholic beverages permitted (except in the Group Picnic Area by permit only)
- Complete Park Regulations
Montgomery County Department of Parks