The Discovery Center hosts an information desk, restrooms, exhibits, children’s corner, and naturalist staff offices. It is a perfect place to get more information about the park, attend a nature program, or take a break in between hiking or paddling.
The Discovery Center has an ADA accessible wrap around deck overlooking the lake. Stop by for birding, photography, or to enjoy a glorious sunset.
Outside the center are natural play spaces perfect for fun exploration, native plant gardens maintained by wonderful volunteers, a pond, meadow, and a one-of-a-kind Earth Bench.
Black Hill Discovery Center is a Maryland Green Center as certified by the Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Educators.
As a Green Center, we provide support to schools in Montgomery and Frederick Counties as they work to become Maryland Green Schools. Black Hill Discovery Center provides curriculum-based field trips, sustainable practices guidance, Green School application support, professional development for educators and more!
Campfire Ring Permits are available 7 days a week, for 3 hours, $150 permit fee. Firewood and fire starter materials are included.
Call Black Hill Discovery Center 301.528.3489 or email Black Hill Discovery