Best parks and nature in Silver Spring (US)

It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Stroll through this small, beautiful park in downtown Silver Spring and enjoy the iconic Acorn Gazebo, grotto, and beautiful shade trees. The rustic gazebo, typical of whimsical lawn structures dating from early- to mid-19th century, once adorned the grounds of Francis Preston Blair’s plantation.

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Fairview Road Urban Park is most popular around 6 PM on Mondays. It's most quiet on Sundays.

This 2-acre park serves both residents and workers due to its location between downtown Silver Spring and the Woodside neighborhood. The park features a playground and a picnic area and is a relatively recent addition to the M-NCPPC park system.

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McKenney Hills Neighborhood Park is most popular around 5 PM on Wednesdays. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

The hilly natural terrain of McKenney Hills Neighborhood Park provides a dramatic landscape for walking, playing, or picnicking. The 12-acre park features tennis courts, basketball courts, and playground equipment. The playground was dedicated to the memory of Henrietta Schwartz, “…a friend to all children.”

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Shepherd Park is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Becca Lilly Neighborhood Park is most popular around 5 PM on Thursdays. It's most quiet on Saturdays.

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Seek Lane Neighborhood Park is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

The 1.75-acre Seek Lane Neighborhood Park features a playground and a small playfield. M-NCPPC acquired the park in 1972.

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