McCrillis House and Gardens

Visit Beautiful McCrillis Gardens

McCrillis Gardens is a naturalistic garden, offering shady woodland walks and splashes of color, especially in spring.  Tucked into a residential neighborhood in Bethesda, the five-acre property was donated to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in 1978 by its owners, William and Virginia McCrillis, and is managed by Brookside Gardens.

The Gardens feature paths that wind through the remarkable collection of ornamental trees and shrubs, along with bulbs, groundcovers and shade-loving perennials that add year-round color and texture.  A pavilion and benches provide restful vantage points. McCrillis Gardens is reminiscent of a secret garden, hidden in the heart of Bethesda!

Venue Rental

Planning a special event? McCrillis House and Gardens may be the ideal location for your upcoming social gathering. The stone manor house, built in 1939, is surrounded by five acres of magnificent old-growth trees and shade gardens. There are many options for wedding ceremony sites and photography.

NOTE: McCrillis House and Gardens is currently undergoing a redesign. Use of the house is as-is during the renovation process. Venue rentals are approved and discounted pricing applied on a case by case basis.

To inquire about hosting your upcoming event at McCrillis House and Gardens, contact the events manager at 301-962-1404 or Event.Manager@MontgomeryParks.org.

Parking

There is no on-site parking at McCrillis House and Gardens. Parking is available across the street on Renshaw Drive Monday-Sunday from sunrise-sunset, or at Woods Academy (across the street) after 4:00 pm weekdays and on weekends. Please be respectful of the residential neighbors surrounding McCrillis Gardens.