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Cabin John Regional Park

Athletic Area

Athletes and spectators can enjoy a variety of sports facilities located within Cabin John Regional Park.

  • 1 Baseball Field (lighted)
  • 5 softball Fields (one lighted)
  • 4 Tennis Practice Walls (lighted)
  • 9 Tennis Courts (lighted)
  • Pee-Wee Soccer Field
  • 4 Single Wall Handball Courts
  • 1 Volley Court

In addition to these sports facilities, restrooms, play equipment, and hiking trails are available. Pee-Wee soccer field, softball and baseball fields require permits for use. For further information contact Park Permits Office

Indoor Tennis

The six indoor tennis courts are open for year-round play.

Ice Skating Rink

Ice skating in June? Come join the fun at the fully enclosed Cabin John Ice Rink. Offered is an assortment of programs including lessons and rental times. Sessions are also available for the general public, adults only and family time. For your convenience, rental skates and a snack bar are located within the facility. Call cabin John Ice Rink for information about schedules and fees.

Locust Grove Nature Center

The Locust Grove Nature Center offers environmental education programs, trail walks, nature films, conservation projects, workshops and interpretive exhibits.

Concerts

During the summer months, evening concerts are offered to the public free of charge. Schedules are available through Locust Grove Nature Center, the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, and Public Libraries of Montgomery County. Concerts are held at the Park's outdoor amphitheater weather permitting. Groups interested in using the amphitheater should contact the park manager at

Cabin John Amphitheatre

Cabin John's outdoor amphitheater is available for plays, concerts and other performances during the summer months. Groups interested in using the amphitheater should contact the park manager at 301-299-0024.

The Robert C. McDonell Campground

Seven walk-in primitive sites are available with drinking water, grills and tables at Robert C. McDonell Campground. Permits are available for use of campsites and can be obtained from the Park Permit Office.

Hiking

Enjoy over five miles of hiking trails which have several access points throughout the park.

Group Picnic Area / Playground Areas

Our group picnic and playground areas offer shelters, tables, drinking fountains, grills, restrooms, and playground equipment including ActionPlayland are available to the public. A snack bar is open on weekends and holidays from late spring through Labor Day. Buses require access permits which are issued by the Park Permit Office

Group picnicking for 175 persons (maximum) is available through reservation. Shelters, restrooms and sports equipment are provided. Light alcoholic beverages are permitted in this restricted area. A fee and permit are required. Call the Park Permit Office to make reservation.

Miniature Train Ride

At Cabin Joh regional Park both children and adults are entranced by a ride on the miniature train.  A replica of an 1863 C.P. Huntington engine with five passenger cars carries visitors on a ten-minute, two mile ride through the Park. The train does not operate during inclement weather. For schedule and fee information, call Train Station.

General Information

See map to Regional Park

Hours of Operation

Cabin John Regional Park
Sunrise to sunset, year-round

For hours of operation on other facilities located within the park, call them directly.

Bus route to our park (pdf)

 

Phone numbers of interest

Park Manager's Office 301-299-0024
TDD Region II 301-299-1976
Park Permit Office 301-495-2525
Park Permit Office TDD 301-495-2575
Locust Grove Nature Center
Park Naturalist's Office 301-299-1990
Ballfield Playing Conditions
(recorded message) 301-299-1975
Miniature Train Station 301-469-7835
Indoor Tennis Courts
(recorded message) 301-365-2440
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Rink Manager 301-365-2246
(recorded message) 301-365-0585
Park Police - EMERGENCY 301-949-3010

Address written correspondence to

Park Manager
Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Lane
Rockville, MD 20852

Rules and Regulations

  • Dogs must be kept on a leash.
  • Buses require access permits
  • No alcoholic beverages permitted (except in the Group Picnic Area by permit only)
  • Complete Park Regulations