6 Parks for an Outdoor Party in Bethesda

One of the main suburbs of DC on the Maryland side is Bethesda. The town mixes young professionals and an older generation with a population of around 70,000. Check out these parks below to host your next outdoor event.

1. Western Grove Urban Park

Our first park sits right on the border with the District of Columbia. This park is 1.9 acres and underwent a renovation in 2017. It has natural landscape, a human sundial, water features, and a natural play space. There is a picnic area and plaza as well. 

Parking and Booking

Parking is available at the park, the address listed below. No reservations are available so you can arrive first come, first serve to access the open areas. Moreover, you can find more info at the following link.

Address: 5409 Grove St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

2. Willard Avenue Neighborhood Park

The next park is also close to DC and has a creek that runs through it. This one has two playgrounds and totals 5.1 acres. There are multi use fields as well as a free to use picnic area. The park is well kept and stays open from sunrise to sundown.

Parking and Booking

Parking is available on site and you can discover more information at this link. There is nothing available to book but you can enjoy the space for free according to our research.

Address: 4915 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

3. Norwood Local Park

This park specializes in sports fields: soccer, baseball, basketball, football, softball, and tennis. There is an activity building available for rent that can house up to 64 people, has a kitchen, and 40 parking spaces, and tables and chairs.

Parking and Booking

There is plenty of parking at the park and in addition you can find out more about this park at this link. The link has a phone number and link to reserve the indoor activity building for your event. 

Address: 4700 Norwood Dr, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

4. Glen Mar Neighborhood Park

Our next park is less than 1 acre big but packs a big punch. There are basketball courts, two playgrounds, and a tennis court. 

Parking and Booking

It seems that nothing is available to rent but you can come and find your spot first come, first serve. There is more information at this link.

Address: 5900 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816

5. Woodacres Local Park

Just up the road from the previous park is Woodacres, a 10 acre park in the heart of Bethesda. The park has a multi use field, playgrounds, basketball court, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, and tennis courts. It is open from sunrise to sunset.

Parking and Booking

Parking is on site at the park and there is more information at this link.

Address: 5850 Wynnwood Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

6. Westmoreland Hills Local Park

Our final stop is a 10 acre park just next to the creek and the walking trails that surround it. It is close to the DC border. The highlight of the park is a man made battery from the Civil War era. The park also has plenty of open green space.

Parking and Booking

There is parking available at the park. You can find more info at this link regarding rentals at the park.

Address: 5315 Elliott Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

Bethesda is an incredibly livable place with a quaint downtown. This area sits a stone’s throw from downtown DC. Be sure to check out the area and these parks for an outdoor party.