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Walker Mill Regional Park

8001 Walker Mill Road
District Heights, MD 20747

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8001 Walker Mill Road
District Heights, MD 20747

Tel: 301-699-2400

Hours:
Mon-Sun : 8 am-6:30 pm

Size: 453.84 Acres

A large, outdoor play area with equipment, including a tube slide, designed to resemble logs and trees.

An outdoor play area with a long, red, squiggly slide that stretches down a hillside. Blue bugs the size of toddlers are mounted in a line as if they are marching up the hill. In the distance are two red canopy structures that look like mushrooms.

A sidewalk runs through an oversized tunnel meant to resemble a hollow log. The hollow log has holes, flowers, and wildlife as decorative elements. Through the tunnel, the sidewalk leads to a set of concrete steps.

A decorative archway over a paved road, made to look like logs, squirrels, and acorns. Letters on the top spell out WOODLAND WONDERLAND.

A large picnic shelter with a red peaked roof and a concrete patio base, covering about a dozen picnic tables. Grass and trees surround it on three sides; one side has asphalt paving.

An educational sign with text and photos, mounted at the edge of a grassy lawn with trees. Large text on the sign reads WALKER MILL on the left side and CONCORD on the right side.

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Walker Mill Regional Park is a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor destination in District Heights, Maryland, spanning more than 450 acres of woodlands, fields, trails, and imaginative play space. This beloved regional park offers something for everyone, from creative playground experiences and athletic fields to peaceful walking trails and picnic settings that invite guests of all ages to explore, play, and connect with nature and community.

Park features:

• Free parking
• Picnic shelters
• Award-winning Woodland Wonderland Playground, featuring large slides, climbable structures resembling trees and whimsical critters, talk tubes, musical bridges, misting/splash features, and interactive elements
• Lighted baseball and softball fields, soccer/football field, and multiple basketball and tennis courts
• Skate park with ramps and features for skateboarders, rollerbladers, and BMX riders
• Walking/hiking trails
• Farmer’s market days (seasonal), featuring local produce, artisan goods, and family-friendly activities
• Health & Wellness Programs: walking groups, outdoor fitness classes, and “Walk With Ease” programs

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Walker Mill Regional Park

Walker Mill Regional Park

Amenities

8001 Walker Mill Road District Heights, MD 20747

Tel: 301-699-2400

Hours: Mon-Sun : 8 am-6:30 pm

Size: 453.84 Acres

Amenities

Rentals

8001 Walker Mill Road
District Heights, MD 20747

Hours:
Mon-Sun : 8 am-6:30 pm