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About Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center
Park with an interactive nature center. Verdant park known for its native wildlife, charming walking trails & a cozy nature center.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Setting
- 138 acres of parkland with trails and creek access
- Highlights
- Turtle pond exhibit, live animal displays, interactive exhibits, sensory trail
- Sustainable Features
- Green roof, geothermal HVAC, recycled materials playground, natural skylights
What visitors say
It was a very nice place and definitely worthwhile. We took the kids, and they enjoyed it a lot. There were so many animals to see. It wasn’t crowded, even on weekends. Parking was free and available.
Used to be a regular a decade ago it has changed a lot and pebble beach is still glorious. I recommend this spot to respectful and safe dog parents. I took my 13 years old black lab mix here and she had a blast.
This is a hidden gem and a perfect experience with nature. The Nature Center has various snakes and turtles on display inside the Nature Center and there are numerous uncaged breeds of birds outside on the campus of the park. Outside…
From 465 Google reviews
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