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Wheaton Regional Park
1400 Glenallan Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-946-9071
FAX: 301-962-8476
MCP-brooksidenc@mncppc-mc.org

Hours

  • Tuesdays - Saturdays: 9 am - 5 pm
  • Sundays: 1 - 5 pm
  • Mondays and major holidays: Closed
  • Trails open daily dawn to dusk

Join us: To make registration easier,

Make note of the course # and register through ParkPASS.
Registration for August/Sept/Oct/Nov programs is now open.

September Weekends at BNC

Here's a sample of some of our weekend programs in September--hope you can join us.
For our complete calendar of events go to Nature Program Calendars.

Creature Feature

#57000 September 6 , 1 - 2 pm and
#57001
September 20, 4 - 5 pm, All ages
salamanderHave you ever seen a salamander or a box turtle? Meet and greet some of our resident reptiles and amphibians up close. Reservations required for all but adults are free.
Fee: $4/child
Information & how to register

Grandparents Day

#57002 September 7, 2 - 3 pm, All ages
grandparentBring your grandparents and make  handprint magnets decorated with dried flowers. No reservations required.
Fee: $2/craft
Information & how to register

American Girl Doll Craft

#57003 September 13 , 10 am - noon and
#57004
, 2 - 4 pm, Ages 10 - 12
denim vestInspired by Julie and the 70s, sew and decorate a denim vest and make a braided tassel belt for your doll. Bring your doll. Fee: $9. Reservations required.
Information & how to register

Explore a Park

#57007 September 20 , 9:30 - 11 am, Adults
hikingNew to the area?  Or just want to get out for a hike!  Join us as we explore different parks in the county. This time we’ll explore Wheaton Regional Park. Free, but reservations required.
Information & how to register

Are You a Grasshopper?

#57020 September 28 , noon - 1 pm, Ages 3 - 6
grasshopper“Perhaps you are a grasshopper.” A story, hike, and activities about grasshoppers. Reservations required.
Fee: $4
Information & how to register

 

Date of last update: August 25, 2008