Located adjacent to Meadowside Nature Center on the east side of Rock Creek Park, Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center is a Montgomery County Public School Outdoor Education Facility. For more information call (301) 924-3123 or write: 5110 Meadowside Lane, Derwood, MD 20855.

• The park is one of three compost demonstration areas in Montgomery County. (Additional agricultural links are available on the internet)
  
• Montgomery County Public Schools sponsor field trips as a part of the social studies curriculum (more information) to the center.

• Blueberry Hill Park
• Bowie Mill Park
• Mill Creek Towne Park
• Redland Park
• Winters Run Park

• M-NCPPC
• Rock Creek Regional Park
• Lake Needwood
• Lake Frank
• Montgomery County Recreation Centers and Service Center Locations

• Agricultural History Farm Park
• Meadowside Nature Center
• Smith Environmental Education Center
• Montgomery County Airpark

Other Nearby Parks

Hiking

Boating

Swimming

Golf

Family Sports