Endless Fun Awaits at Cabin John in Bethesda

Nature plays a huge role in the personality of this fresh air adventure at Cabin John Regional Park, which neatly aligns with the value system at Happyly. Seeking enjoyment in the great outdoors fundamentally sums up the goals we hold dear. Cabin John perfects the merger of constructed fun with nature’s backdrop. 

As you approach the brightly colored equipment, its home is what catches your eye. The rustic landscape takes your breath away, as tall trees weave in and out of the loosely arranged play structures. The arcadian setting creates a rare mingling of sunlight and shade - I cannot think of a similar example. Children immediately run free and enthusiastically explore the wooded area as much as they play on the equipment itself. Their delighted sounds echo in the deep woods.

The play areas are numerous, varied, and provide hours of entertainment on their own. The kids never want to leave, even to move on to another exciting adventure at the park. There is a miniature train a short walk from the playground that takes families on a 20-minute tour through the woods. Picnic tables are available along six miles of paved and natural trails running through the park. Hiking to The Locust Grove Nature Center is an option if you pay close attention and jump from the playground loop to the Cabin John Trail, and finally, the Locust Grove Trails themselves will bring you right to the Nature Center and outdoor play area. It will be at least a couple of miles each way. If you have limited time, however, just make your way over in your car to take the short drive over to the other spacious parking lot. It’s a fabulous Nature Center and outdoor play area, so save enough time to explore or come back soon for another adventure.