2021

Brookside Gardens Among Yelp’s Top 25 Gardens in North America. Expansive gardens and exhibit buildings open free to the public. Enjoy the seasonal flower displays. Summer Butterfly exhibit.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Brookside Gardens - Residential A Top 25 Garden in North America

Year Round Walk

SN: 116934 - 2021 / Y1619

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Wisteria on pergola
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Gardens in their glory
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Immaculate gardens and paths
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Striking arrangements
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when is the event

The event is closed

From Sat, Jan 2nd, 2021 to Dec 31st, 2021

Start box available: 9 AM - 5 PM

where is the event

Wheaton, Maryland

The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

Brookside Gardens Visitors Center 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Little Free Libraries

CC: Montgomery County

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Event comments

Brookside Gardens include various botanical gardens with Japanese tea house and ponds and the Conservatories with changing colorful displays. Fee for IVV credit and non-IVV participation is $3.00. Children 12 and under walk for free (IVV credit included) courtesy of the Freestate Happy Wanderers. No admission fee for the gardens. Water and restrooms are available in the Visitor Center. Water and restrooms are also available in the Conservatories at Brookside Gardens.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10, 11, 22km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: No

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

Closed on holidays from Veterans Day through Presidents Day. Call the Visitor Center to confirm holiday hours (phone - 301-962-1400, website http://www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/ ). PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in Brookside Gardens. The trail is primarily on paved pathways, sidewalks, street shoulders with some natural surfaces (rated 2B). This trail has some hills and has one section not suitable for strollers. A second different 11km loop can be walked for 22km. The 5km trail is primarily on sidewalks in the neighborhood next to the gardens (rated 2A).

Awards: 'A' Award available

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

1800 Glenallan Avenue, 20902, 301-962-1400. Capital Beltway (I-495) exit 31A. follow Georgia/Rt 97 N to Wheaton about 3.1 miles. At Randolph turn right. At 2nd traffic light, turn right on Glenallan, to Brookside Gardens on right. Park in 1st lot. If full, return to Glenallan, turn right, park in 2nd lot off Glenallan or in lot near Nature Center. The box containing the registration materials is located at the information counter in the Visitors Center.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Brookside Gardens Visitors Center 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

event sponsor

Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA-0190)

Event website: www.mdvolks.org/freestate/

point of contact

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