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  • Anin A
    224 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to relax after dinning at one of the restaurants in the area! Great for families and friends to hangout! You also enjoy some shopping and maybe even go for a walk. Either way this place is great!
    Written March 5, 2022
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  • Jay A
    132 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Before deciding to go here, I'd like you to think about one word: RULES.

    This splash park has a LOT of them, and I do mean a LOT. You can't exit, even if you forgot something at your car. You can't bring in water bottles with water in them. No jewelry or even an Apple Watch on the slides. I forgot my phone in the car, and was only allowed to get it when the manager escorted me. The workers were nice enough about enforcement, but it all got a little tiring after awhile. This is a municipal park, not DisneyWorld. Chill.

    Perhaps worst of all, while you can't bring water bottles in, on the day we went, the park provided coolers of water didn't have any paper cups out. So yeah...

    As for the park itself, it's fine. A big (not particularly deep) pool, surrounded by 3 slides (one for tykes, another for under 7, and the granddaddy of them all, which is towering). There was plenty of space for sitting and umbrellas. I'd imagine this place is super packed on weekends, but we had no issue getting chairs.

    The bathrooms are clean, the pool and slides are well maintained and there are lifeguards everywhere. The water is ice cold, and there are vending machines. Outside food is allowed (but not water? Make it make sense!!!) but don't get cute trying to sneak in liquor because they do search your bags thoroughly. I get the sense the city really cares about this facility and treats it accordingly. They don't want riff-raff in here.

    But check beforehand. Weekends are for city residents ONLY. Nobody from outside MoCo is allowed in, and they will check your ID to confirm.

    For some reason, I was only charged $6 (the city rate) instead of $11 (I live in Silver Spring) so that admittedly influenced my rating. I might have been a but harsher (because rules) had I paid full cost.

    My kids (ages 10 and 13) got a bit bored after a while, but for the price, this isn't a bad way to blow an afternoon.
    Written August 25, 2022
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  • Tom C
    Houston, TX3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small museum highlighting the rail road history of the town as a suburb of DC. Contains authentic artifacts of trains . Two cars reastored . Offers educational visits for schools. Well maintained.
    Written November 5, 2019
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  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, DC6,452 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    While looking for the Lake Inspiration located in Gaithersburg, I came across this attraction. The first floor is a Gallery with Artworks on display. The second floor is where the Theater with 99 seats is located.

    The friendly Front Desk named, Cindy is very friendly and provided me with lots of information about their 2020 Schedules for the Shows, Classes, and Exhibits.

    Related Attractions: Mansion and 3 Lakes are located across from this attraction. See my related reviews of these attractions.
    Written December 23, 2019
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  • Dcbboknurse
    9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting if you are an astronomy buff. There was a series of these observatories around the globe that made astronomical observations. It's down a little side street but it's worth a visit.
    Written December 11, 2018
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  • Daniel W
    Philadelphia, PA3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I celebrated my child's birthday here recently and it was AMAZING. The parents could rest, socialize, eat, drink, AND keep an eye on their kids at the same time. The magic of this place is 1) that the environment spurs imagination in real-world settings like a veterinarian clinic, restaurant, and grocery store (unlike indoor play gyms), 2) that you can always see your little ones from nearly any point in the room (ah... the ease of mind that it brings), 3) that someone else is in charge of providing food and keeping things moving along schedule. Rowena, the owner, personally oversaw everything and managed our party announcements with an elegance that elevated the entire affair into something that felt decidedly posh. The decor at the event was tasteful. I just brought a handful of balloons and Kids Play Gallery provided the rest according to the theme that I'd chosen including a huge tv screen with my kid's name on it and an image related to the theme. All in all, this place was perfect. I actually relaxed during a kids' party that I was throwing (I've never been able to say that before) and the kids had a blast! Our guests were awed by this place. I think they'll be back... :)
    Written May 29, 2021
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  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, DC6,452 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was happy to see children playing here today, December 26, 2019! The weather is in the 50's, the sun is out and children are on their Holidays School Break.

    There are slides, swing sets, , small shed etc. here where children can play and enjoy their surroundings.

    Across from this park is a small shopping area where one finds a Vietnamese Restaurant, a Bakery, a Gym, a Floor Store , an Ice Cream Store, and a Furniture Store.
    Written December 26, 2019
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  • Mommatravels🌏TrVL
    USA234 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place is great for toddlers or ages 2-5. They have a unique sand pit and play area complete with a running water line to mix your sand or make mud pies.
    It’s large and has benches within site for parents. They also had some short slides and a huge garden area. Street parking
    Written August 27, 2020
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  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, DC6,452 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    There was no one at this park when I arrived around 10:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve. No one was using the slides, swing sets, tennis courts, and basket ball court. Where is everybody?

    The weather was nice so I lingered here for about 15 minutes taking pictures, etc. Perhaps , they were all home getting ready for Christmas!

    Written December 24, 2019
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  • COTraveller33
    Silver Spring, MD3,409 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the better kept secrets in Montgomery County.

    Discovered during a "school day off" while the Rio's Boat Dock is being renovated.

    We stopped in with my two children (under 7 yrs old). They had a blast.
    Lots to do - climbing, swings, slides, games
    Older kid and Younger kid areas.
    Lots of places to run, throw a frisbee or kick a ball too

    Park had plenty of benches -- in the shade too.
    Parking: free street parking
    No amenities

    Would recommend: Yes
    Would re-patronize: Yes
    Written June 29, 2019
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  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, DC6,452 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I came across this Mansion after visiting the Inspiration Lake and Theater at the Arts Barn. The former Owners of this mansion donated it plus the Barn to the City of Gaithersburg for public use. ( Please see my related reviews).

    It can be rented for some Events such as weddings, etc. for a fee. During my visit, there are paintings on display that are for sale. I visited its various rooms and admired its Christmas decorations, chandeliers, fire places, etc.

    Neighborhood: The Kentlands Neighborhood houses near it are big and beautiful. They reminded me of Williamsburg, Virginia.

    Pictures: I'll post some pictures later after researching the related technical issues.
    Written December 25, 2019
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  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, DC6,452 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    While looking for 2 attractions in the Kentlands Neighborhood in Gaithersburg, I came across this Lake plus 2 more lakes. These 2 lakes are the Nirvana Lake and Lake Placid.

    The lake areas were represented to have 40 acres, 15 miles of Hiking Trails and 2 Ponds. The trails I saw are paved, areas surrounding them are neat and clean.

    Facing the Lakes are the Kentlands Mansion and the Arts Barn that has a gallery with art exhibits and a small theater on the second floor. Highly recommended to visit!

    Notes: Please read my related reviews of the above attractions. I tried posting pictures of the Lakes and these other attractions here in Tripadvisor, but was not successful to do so.
    Written December 23, 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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