Places in Montgomery County
Parks, trails, libraries, rec centers, public art, transit and landmarks. Every card links to its source and shows the date we checked it. No prices, no reviews.
Showing 11 of 77 places (data generated 2026-11-13).
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station
Historic former railroad station on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Sits beside a public mosaic and other downtown artworks.
Long Branch Library
Neighborhood branch on Garland Avenue in the Long Branch area of Silver Spring. Sits close to the Long Branch recreation center, so one trip can cover both.
Silver Spring Library
Branch library on Wayne Avenue, a short walk from downtown Silver Spring's Metro. One of the county's larger branches, with many public computers and study rooms.
Acorn Park
Tiny downtown Silver Spring pocket park, only a fraction of an acre. Look for the acorn-shaped gazebo and the shade trees around it.
Jesup Blair Park
Local park of about 14 acres on the Silver Spring and Takoma Park border. Has a playground, so it suits a short outing with small kids.
Botero Ballerinas
Sculpture of ballerinas by Barton Rubenstein in downtown Silver Spring. Pairs well with the other nearby downtown artworks for a short art walk.
Penguin Rush Hour
Mural by Sally Callmer in downtown Silver Spring. Painted close to the Metro, so it is easy to spot as soon as you arrive.
Sisyphus
Installation by artist Wendy Ross in downtown Silver Spring. One of several outdoor artworks you can string together on a downtown walk.
The Silver Pass
Mosaic from 2006 by G. Bryon Peck, Carien Quiroga and LaToya Middleton. Found in central Silver Spring, right by the old B&O railroad station.
Long Branch Community Recreation Center
County community recreation center on Piney Branch Road in Long Branch. Check the county recreation site for what is on before you go.
Silver Spring Metro Station
Red Line Metro station on Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring. A handy start for a walk past the downtown library and public art.