Brookside Nature Center - Nature Play Space

The Brookside​ Nature Exploration Area in Wheaton, is adjacent to the Brookside Nature Center. It includes an outdoor play area that was built with the help of Eagle Scouts, volunteers, and interns. This play area has lots of spaces for visitors to explore and play in the natural world.​

Sandpit
The sand pit is a favorite play element at the Brookside Nature Center’s nature play space. Photo credit- Montgomery Parks, M-NCPCC​

The natural play area serves as a bridge to playing in larger natural areas adjacent to the area including a larger meadow area and woods.


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Our Partners

  • Montgomery County Parks
  • Montgomery County Parks Volunteers
  • Eagle Scouts
  • Volunteers