Caroline Freeland Urban Park
The Equipment
A two-piece fire truck is the big draw for the toddler/preschool set at this downtown Bethesda playground. For older kids, several challenging climbing entries lead to either a large tunnel slide or a steep pair of slides. A zip line and two bucket and two regular swings are also within the rubbery-surfaced playground.
The Scene
As this is the main playground that downtown Bethesda residents walk to, it can get very crowded on this rather petite urban playground. The fence around it includes two openings, which have had gates in the past but were gate-less on my most recent visit. Luckily, the play area is elevated and set back a bit from the busy nearby roads. Outside the fenced area, there are about 10 picnic tables (some large, some small) and a pergola. There is also a gazebo with benches (no tables), a good respite from the lacking-in-shade playground.
Age Recommendation
All ages
Restrooms
None, but there is a Giant Food across the street and many businesses along Bethesda Row.
Review and photos by Kathleen Seiler Neary.,
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