2020

Expansive gardens and exhibit buildings open free to the public. Enjoy the seasonal flower displays. Summer Butterfly exhibit. Flower societies have weekend events.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Brookside Gardens - Residential Trail

Year Round Walk

SN: 114399 - 2020 / 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 Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 to Dec 31st, 2020

Start box available: 9 AM - 5 PM

where is the event

Wheaton, Maryland

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

THE START POINT HAS REOPENED WITH LIMITED HOURS FROM 10 am to 2 pm. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center - Wheaton Brookside Gardens

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

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Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

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

The Visitor Center is REOPENED WITH LIMITED HOURS FROM 10 am to 2 pm DUE TO COVID-19. 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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event sponsor

Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA-0190)

Event website: www.mdvolksorg/freestate/

point of contact

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