Home › Maryland › Takoma Park › Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park
Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 225 Google reviews · Running trail in Takoma Park, Maryland · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Sligo Creek North Neighborhood 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.
Relaxed park with trails, playground, slides and creeks, plus woods.
What runners say about Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park
“Gorgeous trail, very well kept and it feels very safe to walk around.”
“Easy to walk to, shaded, right off the trail, different equipment then what you usually see, kids LOVE it, different areas for bigger vs.”
“Very peaceful with the sounds of the creek.”
Absolutely beautiful park! I've lived in Hyattsville for a looking time and have never walked these trails before, crazy. It's so nice. The pictures should explain everything. There is a little playground back there that I took my daughter. There is a pavillion with about seating for 20-30 people and a grill.
Lots of shade at this park! Located along Sligo Creek, so perfect for walking, biking, scooter, stroller, etc. Love the descending monkey bars/bridge (made me nervous when my daughter was 2.5, but not now that she's 4.5). Small gravel lot off Sligo Creek that has a bit of a drop from the road.
Gorgeous trail, very well kept and it feels very safe to walk around. Many pups through the trail and it’s very family oriented! I did around 7 miles roundtrip and looking forward to doing more next time!
Features a playground with swings, slides, and lots of climbing apparatus, perfect for small kids, which is next to a covered eating area with picnic tables and a grill that burns charcoal or wood. All adjacent to Sligo Creek and the paved, 10-mile Sligo Creek Trail for walking, jogging and biking.
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous trail, very well kept and it feels very safe to walk around.”
“Easy to walk to, shaded, right off the trail, different equipment then what you usually see, kids LOVE it, different areas for bigger vs.”
“Very peaceful with the sounds of the creek.”
“All adjacent to Sligo Creek and the paved, 10-mile Sligo Creek Trail for walking, jogging and biking.”
“Located along Sligo Creek, so perfect for walking, biking, scooter, stroller, etc.”
Plan your run at Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemontgomeryparks.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5:45 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:45 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 5:45 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 5:45 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 5:45 AM–7 PM |
Running trails near Takoma Park
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Becca Lilly Neighborhood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Hillwood Manor Neighborhood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Wood playground featuring a basketball court and swings.
Spring Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
Houston-Sligo Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Park with a splashy creek and a jungle gym, plus shaded picnic areas.
Takoma-Piney Branch Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
This 17-acre neighborhood green space has sport courts & fields, a skate park, playgrounds & more.
Belle Ziegler Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 114 reviews
Kid-friendly neighborhood park featuring 2 playgrounds, plus baseball, soccer, and basketball courts.