# Carroll Knolls Park Grand Opening

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Carroll Knolls Park, 2215 Evans Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Montgomery Parks (M-NCPPC)
- Official page: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/carroll-knolls-park/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Montgomery Parks opens its newest park, Carroll Knolls Park in Silver Spring, with a ribbon-cutting and an afternoon of fun. The park has a pump track, a bike skills course and a playground, so children can bring bikes or balance bikes and helmets to try the new features. Entry is free. The rain date is Saturday, December 12, same time. If walking from the east side of Georgia Avenue, cross at the Dennis Avenue intersection.

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