Tonight’s performance of “The Comedy of Errors” at Brookside Gardens has been cancelled due to inclement weather. There is no rain date performance at Brookside Gardens. Meadowside Nature Center will be hosting Shakespeare in the Parks on Thursday, July 3.
Rain date: The previously noted rain date of July 2 has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts.**
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost of the Performance
This event is free. Registration is not required.
Performance Location
– Gude Garden located on this map: Download Brookside Gardens Map (accessible PDF)
– The closest parking lot to the performance location is 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD.
Where to Park
– Parking is limited and available at the Main Entrance 1800 Glenallan Avenue
– Conservatory Entrance 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD.
– NO parking allowed along Glenallan Avenue.
Arriving on foot or bike
Pedestrians can use either the entrance at:
– 1800 Glenallan Avenue
– 1500 Glenallan Avenue
– 2000 Shorefield Road near the Wheaton Regional Park playground
Public Transportation
– Take Bus # 10 or C8 to Randolph Road & Glenallan Avenue (Stop ID: 2000701)
– Randolph Road & Heurich Road (Stop ID: 2000716).
– Follow Glenallan Avenue or Heurich Road and the entrance to Brookside Gardens will be directly in front of you.
– Note: Heurich Road has a sidewalk the length of the walk to Brookside Gardens, Glenallan Avenue does not.
Event Seating
– Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets for seating.
– Hammocks, tables, beach umbrellas, portable pavilion tents, or pop-up tents are not allowed.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available inside the Brookside Gardens Visitor Center from 5:30pm – 9:30pm.
Food Options
– Food can be purchased from Bun’d Up / Taiwanese buns and bowls (vegetarian options)
– Picnics are permitted at Brookside Gardens at performance evenings only.
No Alcohol or Smoking Permitted
– Alcohol is prohibited.
– Smoking and vaping is prohibited.
American Sign Language (ASL)
– This event will have an ASL interpreter to accompany the performance from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
– The ASL interpreter will be located at the right side of the stage (house right).
Brookside Gardens Accessibility
– This event is Generally Accessible according to the 2010 ADA Standards and Guidelines.
– Accessible parking spaces are in the 1800 Glenallan Avenue and 1500 Glenallan Avenue parking lots.
– 1800 Glennallen Avenue parking lot is Fully Accessible, and has 11 accessible parking spaces,
– The performance will take place in the Gude Garden.
– There is a short distance between the 1800 Glenallan Avenue parking lot, and the Gude Garden.
– The Gude Garden is a large grassy area with a moderate downward slope to the stage.
– A paved pathway runs along the top of this hill, approximately 200’ from the stage
– If you or a member of your party needs additional accommodations, contact our Program Access team:
If you have additional questions
– Please contact Jason Gedeik at Jason.Gedeik@montgomeryparks.org or call Brookside Gardens Information: (301) 962-1400
