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Parks in Montgomery County can be divided into larger regional parks, smaller neighborhood parks, and conservation areas. Examples of each are highlighted below, and you can find out more about parks in your area by visiting the Montgomery County Parks page at http://www.montgomeryparks.org/
Larger Regional Parks
- Rock Creek Regional Park, including Lake Needwood and Lake Bernard Frank
- Rock Creek Stream Valley Park, the western branch of Rock Creek
- North Branch Stream Valley Park, the eastern branch
- Agricultural History Farm Park
- Rockville's Civic Center Park along the Croydon Creek tributary of Rock Creek
The Agricultural History Farm is a unique park. Situated in Derwood, the Agricultural History Farm is being restored to operate the way a turn-of-the-(20th)century farm might have. This 410 acre park will also host interpretive history programs so that visitors can get a taste of historic farm life. More Info
Smaller Neigborhood Parks
The small parks featured here are just the tip of the iceberg and highlight some of the recreations opportunities you can likely find in a park close to you.
One small neighborhood park located in the northern half of Montgomery County is Blueberry Hill Park. Blueberry Hill Park in Gaithersburg sits on just over 20 acres and provides a host of facilities to the community including:
- -tennis courts
- -ball fields
- -basketball court
- -playground
- -picnic shelter
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Another neighborhood park located further south in Montgomery County is McKenney Hills. This 12 acre park in Silver Spring offers a variety of amenities for use throughout the year. People of all ages will enjoy:
-tennis courts
-a playground
-basketball courts
-paved trails
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Conservation Areas
An example of a Montgomery County conservation area is the Carson Farm propety. Aquired in 1967, the 52 acres remains undeveloped, though it is adjacent to Rock Creek Stream Valley Park. This area is named for the famous conservationist (and Montgomery County resident) Rachel Carson. The area does contain hiking trails, but few other facilities.
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