Frederick Avenue Park in Kensington, Maryland

Frederick Avenue Park in Kensington is a park (Montgomery Parks), Frederick Avenue 10221 (20895) 🌐.

House Number
10221
Postal Code
20895
Street
Frederick Avenue
Leisure
park
Operator
Montgomery Parks
Website
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/kensington-frederick-avenue-neighborhood-park/

Artworks

  • Eyes Open (Artist: Nicole Bourgea). Native plants, wildflowers, and an epigraph are painted on the side of the bridge. The mural concept was drawn from a line from the journal of one of the Town’s original residents, Ms. Bertha Clum. – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Neighborhood Birds (Artist: Jason Swain, wood). Five birds are featured on this carving to include a woodpecker, blue jay, cardinal, oriole and a hawk on the top. Carved from America Ash. – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Crosby the Owl (Artist: Jason Swain, wood). Carved from a piece of Black Cherry. Commissioned by a local Girl Scout Troop using their cookie money project. The girls raised enough money to have an owl carved to represent Noyes Library mascot. – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Howling Dog (Artist: Jason Swain, wood) – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Who Let the Dogs Out (Artist: Jason Swain;Thomas Ruttka;Max Stumpf;Beth Meyer, concrete). These concrete piers were remnants from a previous concrete plant. Once the Dog Run Park was complete, the Town wanted to paint them, but they were full of graffiti. The Town decided to paint dog art and enlisted local artists to enhance them. – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Hawk Island Hawk (Artist: Jason Swain, wood). Carved from white pine. This hawk was originally inside Town Hall for many years until it found its home on Hawk Island. – approx. 0.3 mi.

Stations

  • Kensington – approx. 0.3 mi.

Tourist information centers

  • Brunswick Line – approx. 0.3 mi.

Galleries

  • Wheaton Arts Parade – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Compass Gallery (opening hours: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec 13–19 Fr 18–20, Web) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Fabric stores

  • Olive & Loom (opening hours: Tue–Sat 10–18; Sun 10–17) at Kensington Parkway 10305. Mediterranean Styles – approx. 0.2 mi.

Ice cream shops

  • Carmen's Italian Ice (takeout only, vegan options, vegetarian options) at Kensington Parkway 10309 (20895) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Hair salons

  • SOBE Hair Extensions at Kensington Parkway 10315 (20895) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Dentist offices

  • Kensington Natural Smiles (opening hours: Mon–Wed 8–17; Thu 7–16; Fri 9–14) at Kensington Parkway 10405 (20895) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Platforms

  • Kensington – approx. 0.3 mi.

Frame shops

  • Frame Avenue Design Studio at Metropolitan Avenue 10501 – approx. 0.3 mi.

Bus stops

  • Edgewood Road – approx. 450 ft.

Restaurants

  • Dish and Dram (outdoor seating, opening hours: Tue–Thu, Sun 12–20; Fri 12–21; Sat 10:30–21) at Kensington Parkway 10301 (20895) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Clothing stores

  • Sunflower (opening hours: Tue–Sat 10–17) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Garden centers

  • Johnson's Florist and Garden Center at Kensington Parkway 10313 (20895) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Antique stores

  • Metro Vintage Market & Gallery (opening hours: Wed–Fri 11–17; Sat 10–17; Sun 12–17) at Metropolitan Avenue 10417 (20895) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Social facilities

  • Jubilee (Jubilee Association of Maryland) at Montgomery Avenue 10408 (20895) – approx. 0.3 mi.

Bakeries

  • Tag Team Kitchen (opening hours: Tue–Fri 13–18; Sat 10–14) at Metropolitan Avenue 10453 (20895). Pizza crust suppliers – approx. 0.3 mi.

Veterinary clinics

  • Silver Spring Animal Hospital (opening hours: " by appointment") at Metropolitan Avenue 10505 – approx. 0.3 mi.