Brookside Nature Center

Opens at 1pm

8 reviews

+1 (301) 946-9071

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1400 Glenallan Ave

Silver Spring, MD 20902

Opens at 1pm

+1 (301) 946-9071

https://montgomeryparks.org

Located in Wheaton Regional Park. Features live animal exhibits, children's discovery room, observation bee hive and wildlife exhibits.

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Margo C.

5/1/2025

A little disappointed that the nature center was closed last time I visited (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) but I've been here many times and always enjoy the displays and walking around outside...

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Deborah B.

2/22/2020

Even though it is winter there's still plenty to do at Brookside Gardens. Maple sugaring days are here! Learn how maple is harvested and turned into syrup during the month of February. Walk the...

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Lia M.

8/20/2017

Adjacent to Brookside Gardens is Brookside Nature Center. You can easily walk between the two, as I did. The Nature Center is more woodsy and hiking focused. I didn't go to the center, but I did...

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Tim M.

10/15/2023

This is a great destination for families. It's located in Brookside Gardens adjacent to their main parking lot. The nature center gift shop is here. It has fun & educational nature themed items...

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Robb M.

11/27/2016

This is an outstanding nature center and trail right off the beaten path in Silver Spring. It's adjacent to greenhouses and botanical gardens, and there is some sort of farm for horse riding down...

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