Best parks near Poolesville
16 parks · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best parks near Poolesville, Maryland — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 16 parks · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
14.9 mi away
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, located in Vienna, Virginia, is a unique and culturally significant site that attracts visitors from all over the world. As a…
Why 100: protected / landmark status
100Elite
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#2
Monocacy National Battlefield
15.7 mi away
Monocacy National Battlefield is located in Frederick County, Maryland and is a historical site that played a significant role in the American Civil War. Although not located in…
Why 80: protected / landmark status
80Elite
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#3
Seneca Creek State Park
4.8 mi away
Seneca Creek State Park, located in Maryland (not Virginia), spans over 6,000 acres along 14-mile Seneca Creek, offering scenic woodlands, meadows, and the 90-acre Clopper Lake…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#4
Lexington Estate Park
10.9 mi away
Lexington Estate Park is a historical park located in Virginia. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Virginia, attracting visitors from all over the world. The…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#5
Matthew Henson State Park
17.4 mi away
Matthew Henson State Park is a 456-acre park located in Germantown, Maryland, honoring Arctic explorer and Maryland native, Matthew Henson. The park offers various activities for…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#6
Algonkian Regional Park
5.6 mi away
Algonkian Regional Park is a 838-acre park located in Sterling, Virginia, along the Potomac River. The park features many recreational activities, such as golfing, camping…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#7
Red Rock Wilderness Park
5.6 mi away
Red Rock Wilderness Park is a beautiful 1,476-acre park located in southern Maryland. The park offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, camping, and…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#8
Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
6.2 mi away
Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park is located in Leesburg, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Maryland. The park commemorates the site of the Battle of Ball's Bluff…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#9
Little Seneca Regional Park
6.8 mi away
Little Seneca Regional Park is a beautiful nature retreat located in the state of Virginia. It is situated on a 505-acre land area and is full of splendid natural features, making…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#10
Black Hill Regional Park
7.5 mi away
Black Hill Regional Park is a 1,800-acre park located in Montgomery County, Maryland. There are many reasons to visit this park, including hiking, fishing, boating, camping…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#11
Northern Virginia Regional Park
7.7 mi away
Northern Virginia Regional Park is a beautiful park located in the state of Virginia. There are many reasons to visit this park, including its abundance of natural beauty and its…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#12
Little Bennett Regional Park
10.9 mi away
Little Bennett Regional Park is a popular destination located in Montgomery County, Virginia. The park offers visitors a range of activities and attractions and is perfect for…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#13
Cabin John Regional Park-Locust Grove
14.9 mi away
Cabin John Regional Park-Locust Grove is a popular park located in the state of Maryland. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities and is a great place to visit for…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
Parks near Poolesville
The Poolesville area has 382 parks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best parks near Poolesville
How are these parks ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.