Rockville Civic Center Park

Large stone mansion with white columns and black shutters, set on a well-manicured lawn with bushes and trees under a cloudy sky.

Outdoor tennis courts surrounded by trees with autumn foliage on a sunny day; the courts are empty and covered with scattered leaves.

A playground structure with multiple slides, climbing steps, and railings is set on a rubber surface with trees and benches in the background.

A grassy park area with picnic tables, grills, large trees for shade, and a playground with slides in the background on a sunny day.

A stone fountain with water spray sits between two benches on a paved area, with steps leading up to a house surrounded by trees and bushes.

A metal gate, partially open, leads into a landscaped park area with trees, benches, and a sign displaying the park's name and rules.

Two-story stone house with a large balcony and multiple chimneys, surrounded by trees and shrubs, with stone steps leading to the front entrance.

Features

Rockville Civic Center Park is a large 153-acre complex offering multiuse facilities and recreational opportunities. The largest of our parks, the Civic Center Park is centrally located and surrounded by some of Rockville’s best places – Glenview Mansion, Croydon Creek, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, formal gardens and a forest preserve. It includes:

– Glenview Mansion and Cottage: Excellent event spaces, including indoor areas, formal gardens, and landscaped areas.

– F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater: Offers formal programs and other opportunities for events and performances as well as an open social hall area.

– Croydon Creek Nature Center: Offers recreational programs and educational opportunities about the Maryland ecosystem, serving as a starting point for various trails along Rock Creek and throughout the John G. Hayes Forest Preserve.

– Adjoining Grounds: The park also has a playground, picnic areas with tables and grills, artwork, paved paths with historical signage and information, tennis courts with pickleball lines and a rally wall.

This park provides a blend of cultural, educational and recreational experiences for visitors.

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Rockville Civic Center Park

603 Edmonston Drive
Rockville, MD 20851

Contact

Address
603 Edmonston Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Park Hours
Open Sunrise to Sunset

Contact
Recreation and Parks Department
Parks and Facilities Division
240-314-8700
parksinquiry@rockvillemd.gov

Office Hours
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 3 p.m.