Wheaton Regional Park

Plan Your Visit to Wheaton Regional Park

Wheaton Regional Park is divided into five significant areas across its 538 acres: The Shorefield Area, Brookside Gardens, Brookside Nature Center, Equestrian Center, and the Rubini Athletic Complex.

Get ready for a day filled with excitement, whether it’s climbing on the adventure playground, relaxing in the serenity of Brookside Gardens, taking your furry friend to the dog park, or enjoying a scenic wooded trail.

Shorefield Area

• Picnic areas
• Adventure Playground
• Wheaton Miniature Train
• Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel
• Exercise stations
• Hiking, biking, and equestrian trails
• Pine Lake
• Wheaton Gravity Mountain Bike Park

Brookside Gardens

• Visitor’s Center with The Shop at Brookside Gardens
• Two conservatories for year-round enjoyment
• Ponds
• Hard surface trails
• Gardens with several distinct areas: Aquatic Garden, Azalea Garden, Butterfly Garden, Children’s Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Style Garden, Trial Garden, Rain Garden, and the Woodland Walk
• The Formal Gardens areas include a Perennial Garden, Yew Garden, the Maple Terrace, and Fragrance Garden

Brookside Nature Center

• Nature Center with wildlife observation area, children’s discovery room, live animal exhibits
• Nature exploration area
• Pond with an accessible interpretive boardwalk
• Pollinator and Bay-friendly gardens
• The Thomas Harper Homestead

Wheaton Riding Stables

• Indoor and outdoor riding arenas

F. Frank Rubini Athletic Complex

• Four softball fields
• Two baseball fields
• Basketball court
• Four handball courts
• Wheaton Indoor Tennis – six heated and air-conditioned courts as well as pickleball courts
• Outdoor Tennis – Six outdoor tennis courts
• Wheaton Ice Arena
• Wheaton Sports Pavilion – a 200 ft. X 85 ft. indoor field with futsal, lacrosse, and soccer lines
• Dog park

Tips for Visiting

• Parking regulations are strictly enforced. Park in designated areas only.
• No alcoholic beverages are permitted.
• Pets must be kept on a leash, unless inside the designated dog park area.
  Please Note: Brookside Gardens only allows service dogs.
• Buses require parking permits and are not allowed in the park on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.