If you and your family
need to get out of the house and into nature this fall, Ride On is ready to
help get you there. Read below for a selection of the area's parks and which
Ride On routes you can take to get you there.
- Wheaton Regional Park:
Visit Wheaton Regional Park in Silver Spring for fun for every member of your family. This park features multiple playground structures, lots of walking trails, sports fields and venues, and even a dog park. Take the kids for a ride on the carousel or ride the miniature train to see holiday decorations for a day they'll be begging to repeat. Feeling festive? The Wheaton Ice Arena has open skate times to make you feel like the holidays have come to stay. Take Ride On Routes 31 or 9 for access to this fun-filled spot.
- Cabin John Regional Park:
Cabin John Regional Park attractions include various athletic fields, tennis on both indoor and lighted outdoor courts, and even ice skating in any weather at the fully enclosed Cabin John Ice Rink. Visitors can become entranced by a ride on the model train, spend the afternoon relaxing with family and friends at various picnic and playground areas. Want to camp without leaving the city? The Robert C. McDonell Campground offers seven walk-in primitive sites. Take Ride On Route 37 to arrive right in the middle of the park, no parking spot necessary.
- Seneca Creek State Park:
Seneca Creek State Park spans 6,300 acres, including the 90-acre Clopper Lake. Picnicking, boat rentals, trails and a tire playground are just some of its recreational opportunities. A restored 19th century cabin and a self-guided path interpret the history of the area. Over 50 miles of trails are open for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling which wind through a variety of habitat. To visit Seneca Creek State Park, take Ride On Routes 61, 71, 74, or 78.
- Rock Creek Regional Park:
Rock Creek Regional Park stretches across approximately 1,800 acres and includes the 75-acre Lake Needwood and the 55-acre Lake Frank. Meander along 13 miles of trails through woodlands and along the lake shores, or go picnicking, fishing, or boating while viewing the many species of resident wildlife. Other park amenities include playgrounds, Needwood Boat Rental and Snack Bar, Meadowside Nature Center, and lake tours on the Needwood Queen. Take Ride On Route 53 (or 59 if you like to hike) to visit this gem.
- South Germantown
Recreational Park:
South Germantown Recreational Park is one of Montgomery Parks’ most active parks. The large park offers a variety of activities to choose from, including hiking, biking, archery, miniature golf, swimming, soccer, picnicking, and adventure play, to name just a few. Whether you're a BMX biker or a cricket player, South Germantown Recreational Park has something for everyone. Ride On Route 98 passes directly through the center of this park, getting you right where you want to go.
Ride On bus fare is only $1 and monthly passes
are $22.50 using SmarTrip, cash, or tokens. Seniors age 65 or older, persons with disabilities and youth ages 18 and under all ride free
using specialized SmartTrip cards.
Riders can plan trips online using the free Ride On Trip Planner App.
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