Rachel Carson Conservation Park 22201 Zion Road, Brookeville, MD 20833
About the Business
Rachel Carson Conservation Park is a 650-acre park located at 22201 Zion Road in Brookeville, Maryland, United States. This park is dedicated to environmental preservation and provides opportunities for visitors to enjoy the natural environment. With over six miles of natural surface trails for hiking and equestrian use, it is one of the county's premier conservation areas.
The park is named after renowned environmentalist and biologist Rachel Carson, who lived in Montgomery County and wrote her famous book, Silent Spring, while residing near the Northwest Branch Stream Valley. Carson's work on the devastating impacts of the pesticide DDT helped launch the modern environmental movement and led to the banning of DDT.
Visitors to Rachel Carson Conservation Park can learn more about Carson and her time in the area through events and programs offered by the Friends of Sligo Creek. The park serves as a tribute to Carson's legacy and her message of the importance of being good stewards of the environment.
Join us for upcoming events such as the Hike to Parks Unknown Intermediate for Seniors on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Come explore the wonders of nature at Rachel Carson Conservation Park and be inspired by the beauty of the natural world.
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Location & Phone number
22201 Zion Rd, Brookeville, MD 20833, United States
Hours open
Monday:
07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday:
07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday:
07:00 - 19:00
Thursday:
07:00 - 19:00
Friday:
07:00 - 19:00
Saturday:
07:00 - 19:00
Sunday:
07:00 - 19:00
Reviews
"Great park for an easy stroll. Trails are well marked and the many loops give you lots of options for variety and length. Lots of big ole trees and cool rock formations. Don't miss out on the brewery nearby!"
"what a beautiful park! the trails are well-maintained and easy—great for a peaceful stroll! i can’t wait to come back when they fully restored the butterfly meadow."
"Beautiful trails. Relatively short, so perfect for young children (my 8 and 9 year old daughters love this place, and the 3 year old will do half a mile or so before asking to jump into the carrier)."
"A very well maintained conservation park with so many trails, varieties of scenery and habitats. We enjoyed the breeze on Fox Meadow Loop Trail, the pond in the forest on Hidden Pond Trail and the beautiful stream along Rachel Carson Greenway Trail. A great place to hike and embrace nature."
"A great place to go for a walk. The Rachel Carson Parkway goes down next to the creek which is beautiful. There are places on the trail that are muddy, so make sure to wear the right footwear."
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