Cabin John Regional Park

Had a great morning here! Kids played in the playground and then we rode the train. Plenty of shade which is nice just make sure to wear bug spray! Did not go into the restrooms but they are available if needed. Love the huge dog park that is also shaded to keep dogs cool. I recommend getting train tickets early as it gets busy on the weekends!
The train tickets as of this post are $3.50 per person. 2 and under free!

It's simply a great park. A large number of rentable pavilions are present, with walking/hiking trails throughout. There's a dog park space separated from the open areas, a miniature train that weaves through the inside of the park, and huge kids play area. And it's only a few minutes from a big mall, but you only see and feel the great outdoors. There's also nearby facilities for sports.

We LOVE Cabin John. The playground has been an oasis of fun for our family for many years. It is a treasured spot for kids to play all year round. Where infants or old kids, it is a place to swing, slide, explore, and imagine. Also lots if fun to ride the train when operating and plan a picnic too! Of course the Starbucks at the nearby mall is a parent favorite on the way, especially Saturday mornings.

Nice park for kids of all ages! The highlight is the small train ($3.50/person). Make sure to check the schedule, as the train only runs certain times of the year. Also, the playground gets busy on weekends, so plan accordingly.

I love this place. Everything in one place! There are great playgrounds for kids, nice trails, beautiful landscape. There are good mountain bicycle trails too. It's beautiful even if it's winter. Glorious!

Nestled in the DC area, Cabin John Regional Park is an urban oasis. From lush trails to play areas for kids, it's got something for everyone. The tranquility of the park provides a perfect escape from city hustle. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a family looking for a fun day out, or someone who just wants to breathe some fresh air, this place won't disappoint. Highly recommend for a rejuvenating outing!

Really enjoy hiking the trails here, and sometimes camping over at Robert McDannell campground.

Overall a great park to visit!!

This is a fabulous park and it worked wonderfully for our Girl Scout bridging ceremony. The bridge to the dog park was perfect and the picnic tables around the area were perfect for our party.

Wonderful large and small dog park, plus a train to ride on. Plenty of picnic tables, well-shaded. The large dog park has rocks to climb in the middle and a wonderful vibe to it.

The little dog dog park here is awesome. It is not always as populated as the large dog side, but the few dogs that do come to the small dog side are usually friendly. They also have easy parking and the place is quite clean, relatively speaking, for a dog park. Worth a visit if you want your pup to have a change of scenery!

Amazing large open area park. Very clean and the best part is that it's dog friendly

Great Saturday, train rides, games, lots of slides and bubbles to float all over rhe park!

Our favorite time of the year is here! We love to take our babies to the Halloween Eye Spy train ride, such a fun 15 minute interactive ride. 🎃👻💀

This park in Potomac, Maryland has all the facilities needed. There are several playgrounds,areas for group activities, walking trails and lots more. There is plenty of parking.

Very great and clean park, first time there but will go back

This is one of my most favorite parts in the region. It is one of the few parts where all playground equipment is shaded by trees all day long. The playground equipment has a wide range of ages, capable of entertaining the newly walking infant through older kids still not ready to give up tag. There are also plenty of places to sit and either enjoy a book, people watching, or a picnic. The unique attraction is the small gauge scenic train, available to ride for all ages in every half hour, when it is running. This feature is only shared with one other local park in Wheaton.

A quiet place to walk your dog, but a dog park too. I just dont trust some of the other dog owners in the dog park area.

I'm from the area and have been going to this park since I was 5 years old. It's so wonderful to have a secluded forest environment with a big dog park, lots of picnic spaces and great playground spaces for all aged kids. I've been coming back with my toddler, who loves the playground space. They have an actual train you can ride along with your little ones too, which is so cool! Parking is convenient and easy as well. I highly recommend this park for families and fur parents alike!

Beautiful space for kids and family. Also good for pets. It great for a picnic and spend time with family.

It's such an adorable place for picnics, lots of playgrounds for children and a beautiful train 🚂 we ride in it and was so fun. Also lots of shelters and barbecues.