South Germantown Recreational Park
18041 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20841
Park Manager: 301-601-4410
Hours: Sunrise to sunset, year round. Operational hours of other facilities based within the park will vary; please check listings for each facility.
In the 1960s, M-NCPPC began acquiring the land that is now South Germantown Recreational Park in order to preserve open space and provide parkland for residents in northern Montgomery County. Most of the park’s 695 acres of rolling hills were once the James and Macie King Farm, a working dairy farm since the mid-1800s. The park’s state-of-the-art facilities offer visitors a variety of leisure activities from which to choose, including hiking, biking, archery, miniature golf, swimming, soccer, picnicking, and adventure play, to name just a few. Facilities are still being added to accommodate residents’ diverse interests.
Click on any of the park amenities listed below for more information.
Splash Playground and Miniature Golf
Germantown Golf Park
The King Dairy Mooseum
Germantown Indoor Swim Center
Maryland SoccerPlex and Discovery Sports Center
Picnic Area
Ball Fields, Tennis and Basketball Courts
Central Park Pond
Adventure Playground/Tot Lots
Archery Range
Hiker / Biker Trails
Important Phone Numbers
Tips for Visiting
Park Map
Splash Playground & Miniature Golf
Water buckets at Splash Playground.18056 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20841
301-601-3580 (off-season recorded information)
301-601-3581 (information during season)
301-601-4410 Group reservations and party rentals (7 AM-3 PM, M-F in season)
Miniature Golf at South Germantown Regional ParkTwo 18-hole, lighted championship miniature golf courses provide real challenges, provided by water features, sand traps, rough turf and natural obstacles. Located next to the splash playground, players have access to shaded rest areas, restrooms, and vending machines. The golf course is open from April through September.
The Splash Playground and Miniature Golf are open during the summer season. Detailed information on hours of operation, entrance fees, group reservations, and party facilities is available on the Splash Playground and Miniature Golf page.
Germantown Golf Park
18041 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20841
301-972-6770
www.germantowngolfpark.com
Operated privately, this driving range offers 40 tees, of
which 10 are grass and 10 are covered. Pitch, practice, putting and short-game areas are available to hone your
skills. Lessons are also available for groups and individuals
of all skill levels.
The Golf Park is open year-round, weather permitting.
The King Dairy Mooseum
18028 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20841
301-528-6530
www.mooseum.com
This historic 10,000 square foot dairy
barn once housed 122 cows and now
tells the story of the nearly 300 dairy farms
that existed in the first half of the 20th
century in Montgomery County. The Kings,
who purchased this farm in 1913, were among the
first families in the area to turn a small family enterprise
into a large commercial operation.
Self-guided tours are available on-site at any time during park hours. Brochures can be picked up at the Barn, located in the center of the park.
back to topGermantown Indoor Swim Center
18000 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20841
240-777-6830
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec
Operated by the Montgomery County Department
of Recreation, the Swim Center is
a 60,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility
that includes a competition pool, recreation
pool, leisure pool with two indoor waterslides
and play structures, hydrotherapy pools, and a
sauna. The Swim Center offers dedicated lap swims,
family recreation swims, swim lessons, and programs
such as water exercise, dive team and lifeguard training.
Maryland SoccerPlex & Discovery Sports Center
18031 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20841
301-528-1480
www.mdsoccerplex.org
Run by the Maryland Soccer Foundation, the SoccerPlex is one of the premier soccer facilities in the country, with 24 professionally constructed and maintained outdoor soccer fields, and a lighted championship stadium that seats 3,200 spectators. Three of the fields are lighted synthetic turf fields that can be used year round. The SoccerPlex is home to the Soccer Association of Montgomery (SA M) that has soccer development programs and leagues for children ages 3-17. The SoccerPlex hosts local soccer league play as well as eight to ten major soccer tournaments each year.
The SoccerPlex also has a 64,000 square foot indoor multi sport complex known as the Discovery Sports Center. The Discovery Sports Center has eight basketball/volleyball courts that convert in the winter to indoor fields for soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. The Center also hosts non-sports activities such as trade shows, and cultural and community events.
back to topPicnic Area
17920 Germantown Park Drive
Germantown, Maryland 20841
Connected by a trail to the Adventure Playground, this area features four picnic shelters which can accommodate up to 40 people each. Shelters have access to horseshoe pits, a volleyball court, cooking grills, and the Adventure Playground. Picnic Shelters A and B are wheelchair accessible. Please see Recreational/Regional Park Picnic Shelters for more details, fees and guidelines for use. Picnic Shelters are reserved through Park Permits Office.
Ball Fields, Tennis and Basketball Courts
Two outdoor tennis courts and two basketball courts are
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Two softball
fields, two baseball fields (one with a football overlay),
and two soccer fields can be reserved for use by contacting
the Park Permits Office.
Central Park Pond
The pond provides access for fishing and a model boat launch. Maryland State Fishing Regulations apply. Swimming and full-scale boating are prohibited.
Adventure Playground/Tot Lots
17920 Germantown Park Drive
Germantown, MD 20841
Directions
Five theme areas are included in this seven-acre playground. Two tot lots are also available; one located near the Dairy Mooseum and another adjacent to the athletic fields south of Schaeffer Road. There are two tot lots in addition to the Adventure Playground. One is located near the Dairy Mooseum and another adjacent to the athletic fields south of Schaeffer Road.
Archery Range
Target bales are provided at this archery range, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Archers must bring their own targets and equipment.
Hiker/Biker Trails
Close to seven miles of hard surface trails are located within the park, and handicapped accessible trails connect the parking lots to each facility. The Heart Smart Trail begins at the kiosk by the Mooseum and has bronze medallions embedded in the path very 1/10 of a mile so walkers can track the distance traveled.
Important Phone Numbers
Park Police EMERGENCY |
301-949-3010 |
Fire and Rescue EMERGENCY |
911 |
Park Manager's Office |
301-601-4410 |
King Farm Dairy Mooseum |
301-528-6530 |
Germantown Golf Park Driving Range |
301-972-6770 |
Maryland SoccerPlex/Discovery Sports Center |
301-528-1480 |
Miniature Golf & Splash Playground |
301-601-3580 |
Germantown Indoor Swim Center |
240-777-6830 |
Accessibility Information |
240-777-6830 |
TTY |
301-495-2575 |
Park Information Line |
301-495-2595 |
Park Permits Office (Silver Spring) |
301-495-2525 |
Park Permits Office (Germantown) |
301-495-2480 |
Volunteer's Services Office |
301-495-2504 |
Ball Field Conditions Recording |
301-601-4404 |
Adventure Playground and Tot Lot |
301-601-4400 |
Maryland Soccer Foundation |
301-528-1480 |
Maryland Soccer Foundation Weather Hotline |
301-528-1497 |
Park Police Non-Emergency |
301-949-8010 |
Tips for Visiting
Help us make your visit as enjoyable as possible by adhering to the following recommendations:
- Buses entering the park require access permits, which are issued by the Park Permits Office. Buses area not permitted in the park during weekends.
- County and park rules require that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
- Alcohol beverages are not permitted in the park.
- Visitors to the park must follow M-NCPPC Rules and Regulations, as well as any rule specific to a park facility or activity.
Park Map
Printable South Germantown Recreational Park Map (pdf, 2.15MB)
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Date of last update: May 21, 2008
Montgomery County Department of Parks