Lots of different things to do with the kids. Has a river, exploration paths with explanations for kids, hikes etc. Good size parking lot and very kid friendly. The vast majority of people were using face masks. Will be back.

In the valley by Cabin John Creek is an enormous old tree with lots of character. In the spring many bushes have gorgeous flowers.

Beautiful area with plenty of trails! Highly recommended coming here if you want to be outdoors!

Beautiful part of Cabin John!

We had a great time at Locust Grove Nature Reserve with our little kids, with a make your own apple cider event. The kids learned where apples originated, how they got to the US, how they spread and how different apples taste. Then they pressed and tasted their own cider. A great event, highly recommended!

I love it - they had a frog pond and toys for the kids. Also reptiles inside.

An amazing nature center with outdoor children’s garden where the kids can explore and play pretend restaurant by using the cute little kitchen, play in the sandbox, build something using the giant wood blocks, and climb through a bee hive. There is an indoor space for kids as well. When you go down the path, you can catch fish in the creek or even dip in the water. Most of all, this place is a hidden gem and most of the time it’s empty, so you can have it all for yourself.

Did a Dino dig for a birthday party and all the kids had a great time. Highly recommend for kids from 3 or 4 up to 8 or 9.

Lovely place, warm staff. We did a MLK clean up day there in 2020. Exceptional hike thru the woods, we will return soon.

A delightful gateway to Cabin John Park situated above a large meadow beside Rock Creek.

Locust Grove Nature Center is a nice place to hike. The vegetation and landscape are beautiful. The clean natural stream running through the park is very attractive to see.

Renovated facilities have made this an even better center. The staff is always friendly and very helpful but now the place is more comfortable and the playground is very unique.

Amazing nature based playground for kids! I could spend all day there with my kiddo

The environment is charming, the facilities immaculate, the staff very friendly. Other groups were elsewhere in the park and all were very nice. The kids love the fish in the muddy stream and the fire pit was entertaining for all.

This is our new favorite place to take my toddler creeking. We used to trek out to either Woodley gardens or Glen Echo Park, but this is way better. Theres a trail behind the tennis center that leads straight to the creek. Its a super clean creek (at least when we went) with lots of nice shallow areas, islands of rocks, and is easily accessible. Im comfortable enough bringing both my infant and toddler by myself, which I couldnt really do anywhere else.

Very nice nature center which is in the middle of chaos, but is still an oasis. Worth checking out and taking a short hike around the property. You will not be dissapointed.

We did our child’s 5th birthday party here for something different - and since we like walks in the woods as a family. Had never been to the nature center before our visit to scope it out, and the party itself of course.It was fantastic! The staff were great to work with and super flexible and creative to help us find the perfect party for our child. (They have suggested themes but let us deviate with a fairy tale style themed walk)The activity walk through the woods was exactly what we hoped for, and the space inside perfect. I think the party goers would’ve liked more time - but us parents thought the 2hrs were perfect.Our only regret is we were so tired when it was all done we didn’t have the energy to explore the grounds on our own. So will definitely be doing that some other time!

It was a almost like hiking in the groves of the Amazon jungles, so take my advise and take the path thats been laid out for you instead of taking shirt cuts thru the groves and spiked jungles with landmines in a form of all types of criiters and creatures... so besides that ordeal, the place was a piece of paradise... and the trek is awsome for outdoors runners and bikers and anyone looking to get intouch with nature and unplug from all the noise of the outside world... nyways, enjoy the center and all the hikes as I did, and return time after time...

Love this place and great people

Locust Grove is a very cute small local nature center in Cabin John State Park. They have great educational and fun events and programs for all ages, including, night hikes and hibernation hikes with kids. There are several trails of various lenght.

Beautiful and tranquil park, great for walking around and exploring. There are tons of educational experiences for kids, but most of the time there arent to many big groups of kids around so adults shouldnt be scared off!

Great kids area!

Went on a nature hike for a field trip with my sons school. Very nice place and child-friendly

An old haunt. Sylvan and bubbling with wildlife.

Great little nature center with trails and many wild bird species.

Great place to park and go for a nice walk in the wood (excellently maintained trails)

Beautiful center and great trails. Will definitely go again.

Access 2 a great trail along Cabin John Creek

Very nice place for little kids to learn about animals.They offer classes and summer camps, as well as birthday events, and homeschoolers get-together.

Fun little trail along democracy blvd

Sycamore tree

Love this place!!!!

Awesome like per usual

Very educational.

A funny track for bikers, joggers and walkers neighborhood