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🧗 Outdoor Adventures for Kids in College Park, MD

2 hiking, farms, nature centers, and outdoor adventure spots rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in College Park

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Brookside Gardens botanical garden in Silver Spring, MD⭐ Activity
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Brookside Gardens

★4.8(5,910)Free8 mi · Silver Spring

Brookside Gardens offers 50 acres of stroller-friendly exploration with something magical for every season. Kids delight in the whimsical Children's Garden with interactive features, the seasonal Butterfly Garden (summer months), and the fairytale-like conservatory filled with tropical plants year-round.

🕑 2-3 hours
Sligo Creek Trail route in Silver Spring, MD🧗 Adventure
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Sligo Creek Trail

Free4 mi · Silver Spring

Sligo Creek Trail offers families a scenic 10-mile paved path perfect for building biking confidence in young riders or enjoying leisurely nature walks without the hassle of navigating traffic. The trail winds through shaded woodlands and alongside babbling Sligo Creek, creating a peaceful escape from suburban life while remaining easily accessible from multiple neighborhood entry points throughout Silver Spring.

🕑 1-3 hours depending on distance covered; most families with young children enjoy 2-4 mile out-and-back segments rather than the full 10 miles

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