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One-half
mile from the center of town is an entrance into Rock
Creek Regional Park, where hiking and biking can be
enjoyed along scenic Beach Drive.
The
Town of Kensington has seven wonderful parks with mature
trees and landscaped gardens, some with benches, picnic
tables, fountains, playing fields and public art.
Clum-Kennedy Park
Kensington Parkway and Frederick Avenue
Benches and picnic tables
Ernest Park
Armory Avenue
Playing field
Flinn Park
Kensington Parkway
Picnic tables and benches
Howard Park
Howard Avenue
Benches and water fountain
Joseph Park
Plyers Mill Road and Wheatley Street
Reinhardt Park
Armory Avenue
Play equipment, picnic tables, and benches
St. Paul Park
Plyers Mill Road and St. Paul Street
Basketball court, baseball field, soccer field, jogging
field, horseshoes, picnic tables, benches, and water
fountain
There are also several Montgomery County parks located
in Kensington.
Ken-Gar Palisades Park
4140 Wexford Drive
This park features a playground, softball field, baseball
field, multi-use field and tennis courts, and a recreation
building available for rent. The park is a regular training
site of the largest running club in the area, the Montgomery
County Road Runners Club, according to the "Running
around Town" website. >View
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The Capital View - Homewood Local Park
2929 Edgewood Road
Among its features are tennis and basketball courts,
softball field, soccer field, a playground and a picnic
area. A recreation building (with kitchen facilities)
is available for rent. >View
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Edith Thockmorton Neighborhood Park
3925 Hampden Street
This mini-park is named for Edith Thockmorton, who served
the Montgomery County Public School system for twenty
years. >
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Kensington Cabin Local Park
10000 Kensington Parkway
This 4.3-acre ark contains a playground, softball fields,
lighted baseball park, two tennis courts, and a picnic
area. >View
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Kensington - Frederick Avenue Neighborhood Park
10217 Frederick Avenue
This park features a playground and a picnic area on
its 1.9 acres. >
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Kensington Heights Neighborhood Park
10811 St. Paul Street
A main recreational feature of Kensington Heights Park
is its playground. There is also a modestly-sized multipurpose
field for outdoor games and other small-scale activities.
Nearby is the undeveloped St. Paul Neighborhood Conservation
Area. >View
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Rock Creek Hills Local Park
3701 Saul Road
This 13.4 acre park contains a playground, two soccer
fields, and two tennis courts. Bring your lunch to enjoy
the park's picnic area.
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