A visit to Wheaton Regional Park will quickly reveal that this park is anything but average: it's an experience. If you're looking for something different for your family to do over the weekend, a visit to this park will not disappoint. Whether you walk the natural or hard surface trails, go horseback riding, or get dizzy on the park's carousel, everyone in your family will love it here and count the days until they can return again. Enjoy the Trails When it comes to fitness, leading by example through family exercise will set your kids up for a healthy lifestyle down the road. There are plenty of opportunities for exercise at the park. more The HeartSmart trail is one that focuses on heart health by marking off the distance traveled every 1/10 of a mile. Families can walk, run, skip, or gallop together along the hard-surfaced trails and keep track of just how far they've traveled along the way. Take a Horseback Riding Lesson Whether you're an advanced equestrian or an equestrian-in-training, you'll be able to take lessons suited to your particular level of expertise at this park. The park features both an indoor and outdoor riding facility where you and your family can enjoy horseback riding lessons. Once you take your lesson, you can ride through the park's 1.5 miles of equestrian trails on horseback, specifically designed for horses and their riders. Ride the Miniature Train or Carousel Carousels and mini-trains aren't your everyday park features. However, in this particular park, they are the two staples that define it and make it unique. The Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel and miniature train at the park are two of the most well-known and enjoyed park features among visitors of the park, especially families with children. Make sure you visit both of these spots while you're visiting the park. Stop by Adventure Playground If you're looking for the park's playground, you don't have to worry about rickety old equipment or worry about your kids getting splinters. There's a brand new playground at this park called Adventure Playground that has several different sized slides, climbing mounds, walls, and nets. It also features gymnastic equipment, swings, concrete animals, and a sandbox. Kids and parents alike will have a blast playing at this park. Have a Picnic Whether you stop for takeout or pack a lunch, you'll find a quiet spot to have a picnic with your family at this park. Head over to the Shorefield Area and you'll find picnic tables and grills available for use. If you're planning a larger event with more than 40 people, you'll need a permit which can be obtained at the Park Permit Office. If you're planning on using restrooms or drinking fountains, plan your event or picnic accordingly. They only operate from April to October. Whether you're looking for a date night car or a family car, we have the vehicle to meet all of your needs. Visit us today at DARCARS Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Silver Spring to test drive your dream car, meet with one of our experienced staff members, and learn about our current promotions and specials.
