Washington Grove Forest Preserve - West Woods
Nature preserve
44 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: G. Edward Johnson · CC BY 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Washington Grove
30% of Washington Grove’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 30% of Washington Grove’s land is conserved, about 72 acres. 74 acres are parks and preserves, 129 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
30%
72 acres · of 0.3 sq mi of land
Trails
1.7 mi
5.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
74 ac
129 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Washington Grove Forest Preserve - East Woods
Nature preserve
39 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 7 parks & preserves
Washington Grove Forest Preserve - East Woods39 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsWoodward Park12 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsWashington Grove Forest Preserve - West Woods44 acres
DirectionsMorgan Park5 acres
DirectionsHoward Park2 acres
DirectionsZoe Wadsworth Park2 acres
DirectionsChapel Park1 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
72 conserved acres
30% of Washington Grove’s land. Who manages Washington Grove’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city54 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government16 ac
County6 ac
Not recorded54 ac
Local Park · 124 acLocal Other or Unknown · 6 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 3 of 9 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Farms Stream Valley Park Local Park | Not recorded | 47 | Unknown |
| Westwoods Forest Reserve Local Park | Town or city | 47 | Open |
| Woodward Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 16 | Open |
| Montgomery County Local Park | County | 6 | Open |
| County Land Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 6 | Unknown |
| Morgan Park Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Open |
| Howard Park Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Open |
| Chapel Park Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
Things to do
8 places to go in Washington Grove
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Washington Grove
8 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
3Tennis
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Washington Grove Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 2020
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Washington Grove: April, June and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 42 | 45 | 53 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 78 | 67 | 55 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.4 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Washington Grove →
Next door
Washington Grove and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Grove | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Redland | 32% | 2.3 | 58 | 99%+ | A+ |
| Gaithersburg | 9% | 1.0 | 9 | 98% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Washington Grove
Where can I hike in Washington Grove?
The longest trail networks: Washington Grove Forest Preserve - East Woods, 0.2 miles; Woodward Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Washington Grove’s trails?
Washington Grove Forest Preserve - West Woods and Washington Grove Forest Preserve - East Woods don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Washington Grove?
18,542 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Washington Grove or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 74 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Washington Grove neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →