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Sligo Creek Park adventures

Sligo Creek Park Adventures

Sligo Creek Park is a green oasis in Montgomery County, Maryland, offering a variety of recreational opportunities along the scenic Sligo Creek corridor. It provides trails, picnic areas, and access to natural habitats within a suburban setting.

900
Acres Protected
5+
Miles of Trails
100,000+
Annual Visitors
1940s
Year Established

About Sligo Creek Park

 

Sligo Creek Park stretches along the 9.1-mile length of Sligo Creek, a tributary of the Anacostia River, primarily flowing through Montgomery County, Maryland. The park features a corridor of woodlands, open spaces, and waterways that provide habitats for diverse wildlife and native plants. The creek and surrounding parklands pass through several neighborhoods, connecting residential areas with natural environments. The riparian zone helps sustain local biodiversity and serves as a critical green space for both ecological health and community recreation in an urbanized region. The park's geography includes flat stream valley bottoms and gently sloping hills offering accessible terrain for many outdoor activities. Historically, Sligo Creek Park developed through cooperative efforts by Montgomery County and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to preserve open space along the creek and provide recreational amenities. Today, the park is a popular destination for hiking, jogging, biking, birdwatching, and fishing. Well-maintained paved and natural surface trails line much of the creek, easily accessible at numerous entry points. Notable landmarks include several historic stone bridges crossing the creek and a series of small parks and playgrounds integrated into the greenway. Visitors enjoy the peaceful combination of flowing water, wooded areas, and open grass fields, all set within a vibrant suburban context that makes Sligo Creek Park a cherished landscape for both active pursuits and quiet relaxation.

Highlights

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Sligo Creek Trail – a multi-use paved and natural surface trail stretching the length of the park

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Historic stone and concrete bridges crossing various points of the creek

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Popular fishing spots with stocked trout and native fish species

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Multiple playgrounds and picnic areas offering family-friendly recreation

Notable Natural Features

Sligo Creek Trail

A paved and natural surface trail following the creek through parkland, ideal for walking, running, and biking.

Stone Arch Bridges

Several historic bridges crossing Sligo Creek that provide scenic views and connect neighborhood segments of the park.

Native Wildlife Habitat

The creek corridor supports bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, plus amphibians and fish adapted to urban waterways.