The trailheads for more challenging hikes to Looking Glass Rock and John Rock (which offer stunning views!) are about three miles away. The popular family-friendly Moore Cove Falls Trail is just a mile away and the thundering roadside waterfall Looking Glass Falls is just two miles away. So, you can make a day of your forest adventures! One of the best things about Sliding Rock is that it is just minutes away from dozens of other waterfalls and beautiful trails that line Highway 276, known as the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway. Credit card is the preferred method of payment but cash and check are also accepted.
There is a fee of just $4 per person to enter the recreation area. When the parking lot is full, it closes until spaces are available. Sliding Rock is extremely popular, so visitors are encouraged to arrive early and avoid rush hours of noon to 4 p.m. The best time to slide is between Memorial Day and Labor Day when lifeguards are on duty and the on-site bathroom/changing rooms are open. Given that the water is about 50-60 degrees during the season, it’s sure to be a refreshing adventure! If sliding isn’t your thing, there are two observation decks where you can experience the fun from a safe distance. People of all ages lineup to take the plunge down the sloping rock face waterfall on their way to landing into an 8-foot-deep pool of water.
Please read the Brookside Gardens etiquette page before visiting the facility.PLEASE NOTE: Sliding Rock is currently CLOSESD and will reopen on April 30, 2022.įeel the rush of sliding down a 60-foot all-natural water slide in the heart of gorgeous Pisgah National Forest! The appropriately named Sliding Rock is an experience unlike any other and it’s one of the most exciting ways to cool off in the warmer weather months. Buses require parking permits and are not allowed in the park on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. Please Note: Brookside Gardens only allows service dogs. Wheaton Regional Park parking regulations are strictly enforced. Printable Wheaton Regional Park Trails Map Tips for Visiting Looking for a multipurpose sports field? Look no further than the Wheaton Sports Pavilion featuring state-of-the-art synthetic turf. Strap on those skates, because the Wheaton Ice Arena is open year round and offers programs for recreational, freestyle, hockey, and speed skaters. For tennis enthusiasts, there are six outdoor courts, or head to the Wheaton Indoor Tennis Facility featuring six heated and air-conditioned courts. Frank Rubini Athletic Complex that includes four softball and two baseball fields, as well as basketball and handball courts. For recreational opportunities, enter through the Orebaugh Area where even our four-legged family members can get their share of exercise in the fenced-in dog park. If you appreciate transportation of the four-legged nature, head over to the Wheaton Park Stables where you can enjoy an escorted trail ride, learn a new sport, or enhance your riding skills. The live reptile and mammal displays will enchant young naturalists, while self-guided trails take you along interpretive boardwalks and wildlife viewing areas. Stop by the Brookside Nature Center for quality programs for people of all ages, interests and abilities. 
Be dazzled by the beauty of the award-winning 50-acre Brookside Gardens, which includes a variety of horticulture displays, such as aquatic, azalea, butterfly, rose, and Japanese-style gardens.
Enter the park through the Glenallan Area for hands-on appreciation of Montgomery County’s natural resources. Huntington engine train for a scenic tour through park woods and meadows, or enjoy an enchanting ride on the historic Herschell Spillman Company 1915 turn-of-the-century musical carousel. The entire family will delight at a trip on board a replica 1863 C.P. When you’re ready for some more fun, head to the Adventure Playground, which includes endless climbing structures, swings, giant slides, a sand castle, and much more. Picnic shelters accommodating up to 40 people are available by permit. Picnic tables and grills are available throughout the Shorefield Area. After hiking, biking, or horseback riding through 11 miles of paved and natural surface trails, head to the shores of Pine Lake, which offers beautiful spots for fishing, picnicking, or just relaxing. The Shorefield Area has more play spaces than you can imagine. Nestled in a forested area of Wheaton, Maryland, Wheaton Regional Park offers a variety of recreational and educational opportunities within its 536 acres.
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