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Houston-Sligo Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Silver Spring, Maryland · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Houston-Sligo Creek Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park with a splashy creek and a jungle gym, plus shaded picnic areas.
What runners say about Houston-Sligo Creek Park
“Beautiful place with a friendly and Athletic people.”
A very well shaded Small Park off the bike route in Takoma Park to let children run around and play. There's a Medium Sized Wooden Jungle-Gym with Three Poles, Medium Metal Slide, a Little Wooden Bridge, Monkey Bar's, and Two Swings (One is the big plastic sturdy swing with a 3-point latch to close you in [great for…
Loved this walk with the family, especially the little side trails. My granddaughter led a calm moment where we listened to the sound of nature punctuated by the conversations of fellow nature lovers.
Great trail for walking in the summer. Stays nice and cool and has a few "beaches" along the creek for kids and dogs to splash around.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Houston-Sligo Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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