Skip to Navigation | Skip to Content

» Back to: » Parks home » South Germantown Recreational Park

South Germantown Recreational Park

18041 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20874
Park Manager: 301-601-4410

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.

Hours: Sunrise to sunset, year round. Operational hours of other facilities based within the park will vary; please check listings for each facility.

Splash Playground and Miniature Golf
Germantown Golf Park
The King Dairy Mooseum
Germantown Indoor Swim Center
Maryland SoccerPlex and Discovery Sports Center
Other Park Features
Important Phone Numbers
Park Map

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.

Splash Playground & Miniature Golf

18056 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20874
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)

This popular park feature includes a one-of-a-kind 280-jet water maze, a waterfall with a cave, water bucket drops, and spraying animals. Tables and umbrellas provide a shaded rest area; and restrooms, changing rooms, and vending machines are available on-site. The splash playground is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

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.

back to top

Germantown Golf Park

18041 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20874
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. Contact the golf park for schedules, fees and hours of operation.

back to top

The King Dairy Mooseum

18028 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20874
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 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.

Contact the museum to arrange for group tours or to learn about special programs.

back to top

Germantown Indoor Swim Center

18000 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20874
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. Contact the facility for hours of operation, class schedules and admission fees.

back to top

Maryland SoccerPlex & Discovery Sports Center

18031 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20874
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 (SAM) 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 top

Other Park Features

Picnic Area
Ball Fields and Courts
Central Park Pond
Adventure Playground
Archery Range
Hiker / Biker Trails
Tot Lots

Picnic Area

17920 Germantown Park Drive
Germantown, Maryland 20874

The park has four picnic shelters, which can accommodate up to 40 people each. Shelters have access to grills, the Adventure Playground, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. Picnic Shelters are reserved through Park Permits. Please see Recreational / Regional Park Picnic Shelters for more details, fees and guidelines for use.

Ball Fields and Courts

Two outdoor tennis courts and two basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Two softball fields and two baseball fields (one with a football overlay), and two soccer fields are available for use with a permit. To reserve permitted fields, please contact Park Permits.

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

17920 Germantown Park Drive
Germantown, MD 20874

Five theme areas are included in this seven-acre playground.

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.

Tot Lots

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.

back to top

Important Phone Numbers

Park Permits Silver Spring Office

301-495-2525

Park Permits Germantown Office

301-485-2480

Ball Field Conditions Recording

301-601-4404

Adventure Playground and Tot Lot

301-601-4400

Miniature Golf & Splash Playground

301-601-3580

Maryland SoccerPlex/Discovery Sports Center

301-528-1480

Germantown Golf Park Driving Range

301-972-6770

Germantown Indoor Swim Center

240-777-6830

King Farm Dairy Mooseum

301-528-6530

Maryland Soccer Foundation

301-528-1480

Maryland Soccer Foundation Weather Hotline

301-528-1497

Park Police Non-Emergency

301-949-8010

Park Police EMERGENCY

301-949-3010

Montgomery Parks General Information

301-495-2595

back to top

Park Map

South Germantown Recreational Park Map (pdf, 2.15MB)

back to top