Wheaton Regional Park – Glenallan Area
Enter the park through the Glenallan Area for hands-on appreciation of Montgomery County’s natural resources. Be dazzled by the beauty of the award-winning 50-acre Brookside Gardens, which includes a variety of horticulture displays with aquatic gardens, azalea gardens, butterfly gardens, rose gardens, and Japanese-style gardens. Also, stop by Brookside Nature Center for quality programs for people of all ages, interests, and abilities. The live reptiles, amphibians, and insects display will enchant young naturalists, while self-guided trails take you along interpretive boardwalks and wildlife viewing areas. If you appreciate transportation of the four-legged nature, head over to Wheaton Park Stables where you can enjoy an escorted trail ride, learn a new sport, or enhance your riding skills.
Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens is a 50-acre, award-winning horticultural display garden that includes an indoor conservatory complemented by changing displays of new and interesting plants and gardens. Additionally, educational programs for children and adults are offered throughout the seasons.
For more information on planning your visit, upcoming programs, and rentals click here: Brookside Gardens.
Brookside Nature Center
Brookside Nature Center provides fun and educational naturalist-led experiences and maintains exhibits interpreting local natural history. The Harper 1870s Cabin, wildlife viewing areas, self-guided trail, wheelchair accessible interpretive boardwalk, and native gardens add to the center’s uniqueness. Programs are available year-round for families and individuals of all ages to learn about a topic or try new skills.
For more information on hours of operation and upcoming programs click here: Brookside Nature Center
Wheaton Park Stables
Enjoy an escorted trail ride, learn a new sport, or enhance your riding skills at the Wheaton Park Stables. Riding lessons for novice through advanced levels are available in the indoor riding arena or in the outdoor facility. The Stables also offer children’s summer camps, boarding, and guided trail rides through the park’s natural surface bridle paths.
For schedules, fees, and more information or click here: Wheaton Park Stables