Located just south of County Road C and west of Rice Street, Acorn Park is in an inviting setting of woods, walking paths and sports fields. The playground was rebuilt in 2014 with the help of volunteers on a Community Build day.

Visit this small park in downtown Silver Spring and enjoy the iconic Acorn Gazebo, spring grotto, and beautiful shade trees. The rustic gazebo, a folly from the 19th century, once adorned the grounds of Francis Preston Blair’s plantation called Silver Spring.

Acorn Park is a 0.1247-acre (500-square-metre) urban park in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, which features an acorn-shaped gazebo and an artificial grotto. [1] The site is historically significant as it is thought to be the location of the "mica-flecked spring" that in 1840 inspired Francis Preston Blair to name his estate "Silver Spring".

Apr 4, 2025 · A renewed and renovated Acorn Park in Franklin Park should have much of its new features ready for play by May, according to borough Manager Rege Ebner Jr. Improvements to the 25-acre park ...

This park might be small, but it is chock-full of good stuff to see. Nestled up to the first Silver Spring Discovery building, DCTC, is a quaint little park with an acorn gazebo and beautiful murals.

Nestled up to the first Silver Spring Discovery building, DCTC, is a quaint little park with an acorn gazebo and beautiful murals. Previously the Caldor Building, it was the Caldor Company that commissioned the five-panel mural by artist Mame Cohalon and restored the gazebo and park.

Jun 24, 2009 · Marking the site of the original "silver" spring, after which Silver Spring, Maryland was named, this giant acorn-shaped gazebo and surrounding .12-acre park are all that …

About Acorn Park Description Let me tell you about one of my favorite hidden gems in the area - Acorn Park! Y'know, it's one of those charming little spots that locals cherish but tourists often overlook. I stumbled upon it during one of my weekend wanderings, and I've gotta say, it's become my go-to place when I need a peaceful escape.