Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rockville, MD

  • The list below includes 491 free or cheap things to do in or near Rockville, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Skating Rinks, Ziplines, Arts Centers and Parks.
  • From Rock Creek Regional Park to Lake Needwood, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rockville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 491 free or cheap things to do in or near Rockville, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Skating Rinks, Ziplines, Arts Centers and Parks.
  • From Rock Creek Regional Park to Lake Needwood, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rockville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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Rockville Escape Room 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD MoreLess Info
Groups work together to solve clues against the clock in themed scenarios that include a pirate treasure game, a diamond heist, and more
2.6 Miles
97% 31 votes
Parks 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Rock Creek Regional Park features an array of trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Visitors can also rent kayaks or boats to explore the 75-acre Lake Needwood, go fishing, or go on a pontoon tour.
2.6 Miles
91% 92 votes
Lake 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Lake Needwood in Needwood Lake Circle is a great spot to relax and unwind. They have picnic sheds and barbecue grills for cookouts. Boating, fishing, ziplining, walking, hiking and jogging are just some of the activities you can do here.
1.3 Miles
71% 7 votes
Parks 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD MoreLess Info
Adjacent to both the Glenview Mansion and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater, Civic Center Park is spread over 153 acres with a large section of formal gardens. The park also offers outdoor fitness equipment, a nature trail, art in public spaces, a children's playground, and a wildlife sanctuary.
1.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Running/Jogging Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
Rockville's Carl Henn Millennium Trail is a 10 mile loop that encircles the entire city. The paved trail offers multiple changes in elevation, and is suitable for biking, running, or just strolling.
1.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 12600 Falls Road, Rockville, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Located on 20 acres, Falls Road Local Park is home to Hadley's Playground, an accessible children's playground with play structures, a rope wall and swings. The park also offers sports fields and courts, a walking path and grassy fields.
2.8 Miles
75% 12 votes
Dog Park Piccard Dr & Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
King Farm Dog Park provides benefits to dogs and owners alike such as a grassy running area, separate areas for large and small breeds, pools for water-loving dogs and many doggie stations. Visitors must first register their dogs.
1.2 Miles
67% 9 votes
Historic Homes 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851 MoreLess Info
The historic Glenview Mansion is a home built in 1926 that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion sits on 153-acres of land and hosts a number of public and private events during the year.
3.2 Miles
60% 5 votes
Swimming Pool 5900 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20852 MoreLess Info
Offering recreational swim opportunities to the community, Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center consists of indoor lap pools, leisure pools, and water slide areas. The center has a deep water pool with different levels of diving platforms.
2.9 Miles
95% 130 votes
Ziplines 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape is a treetop adventure obstacle course which features the country's first ever skateboard zipline, as well as multiple rope ladders and Tarzan swings which weave through the forest canopy.
2.9 Miles
97% 67 votes
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Ziplines Rock Creek Regional Park, 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape! is a treetop adventure ropes course and zip line. Visitors can expect to traverse the challenging course from treetop to treetop while kept safe by a secure harness.
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