Join us at Sligo Creek Fest! Whether you’re nearby or traveling from afar, we’ve got all the directions and details to help you get here with ease.
Walking & Biking
Free Bike Valet Sponsored by the Montgomery Parks Foundation
Sponsored by the Montgomery Parks Foundation, attendees can access the free Bike Valet at two convenient locations at the festival.
Bike Valet locations are located on Sligo Creek Parkway near Dennis Avenue and near University Blvd.
North Four Corners Local Park (315 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901)
- Estimated Distance: 0.90 miles (20 minute walk, 5 minute bike ride)
- Surface Type: Paved
- Walking & Biking Directions
- From North Four Corners Local Park, turn right and head north on University Boulevard toward Dennis Avenue
- At the intersection, go left crossing over University Boulevard and onto Dennis Avenue. Collins Funeral Home will be on your right.
- Continue west on Dennis Avenue until you reach Sligo Creek Parkway. Make a right onto either Sligo Creek Open Parkway (may require walking on grass) or a right onto Sligo Creek Trail.
Argyle Local Park (1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901)
- Estimated Distance: 0.90 miles (20 minute walk, 5 minute bike ride)
- Surace Type: Paved
- Walking & Biking Directions
- Make a left out of Argyle Local Park onto Forest Glen Road heading west toward Sligo Creek Parkway
- At the intersection of Forest Glen Road and Sligo Creek Parkway, make a right onto Sligo Creek Parkway
- Follow Sligo Creek Parkway north towards Dennis Avenue. Cross over Dennis Ave onto Sligo Creek Open Parkway
Kemp Mill Urban Park (1200 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902)
- Estimated Distance: 0.50 miles (11 minute walk, 3 minute bike ride)
- Surface Type: Paved
- Walking & Biking Directions:
- Take Lamberton Drive west through Kemp Mill Center parking lot toward the back left corner of the parking lot where you will see the beginning of a paved footpath
- Follow the paved footpath to the Sligo Creek Trail
- Make a left onto the Sligo Creek Trail and follow the trail until University Boulevard
- Cross over University Boulevard to Sligo Creek Open Parkway
Wheaton Forest Local Park (1700 University Blvd W, Wheaton, MD 20902)
- Estimated Distance: 0.60 miles (12 minute walk, 5 minute bike ride)
- Surface Type: Paved
- Walking & Biking Directions:
- Make a right onto University Boulevard and continue along toward Sligo Creek Parkway
- At Sligo Creek Parkway, make a right onto Sligo Creek Open Parkway
Wheaton Regional Park – Wheaton Athletic Complex and Ice Arena (11717 Orebaugh Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902)
- Estimated Distance: 1.20 miles (25 minute walk, 6 minute bike ride)
- Surface Type: Paved
- Walking & Biking Directions:
- From near the indoor tennis and ice arenas, follow Orebaugh Avenue toward Arcola Avenue
- Cross over Arcola Avenue and follow Orebaugh Avenue to the end of the road
- At the end of Orebaugh, identify the paved footpath and follow signs to the Sligo Creek Trail
- Follow Sligo Creek Trail until University Boulevard
- Cross over University Boulevard to Sligo Creek Open Parkway
Public Transport
Both bus stops are located at either end of Sligo Creek Fest.
Stop at Tenbrook Drive & Dennis Avenue
- To enter the event from Dennis Avenue via public transportation, take Bus #8 to Tenbrook Drive and Dennis Avenue (Stop ID: 26364)
- Walk west along Dennis Avenue toward Sligo Creek Parkway and make a right onto either Sligo Creek Open Parkway (may require walking on grass) or a right onto Sligo Creek Trail.
Stop at Sligo Creek Parkway & University Boulevard
- To enter the event from University Boulevard via public transportation, take Bus #8, C2, or C4 to University Boulevard and Sligo Creek Parkway (Stop ID: 2000477)
- Walk toward Sligo Creek Parkway and make a left onto Sligo Creek Open Parkway
Accessible & Public Parking
ADA-Accessible parking can be found at MacDonald Knolls Early Childhood Center (10611 Tenbrook Dr, Silver Spring MD 20901).
Limited public parking can be found at Sligo Creek Middle School (1401 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902) and Glen Haven Elementary School (10900 Inwood Ave., Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902)
Macdonald Knolls Early Childhood Center (10611 Tenbrook Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901)
- Estimated Distance: 0.20 miles (4 minute walk)
- Surface Type: Paved with a very small hill
- Walking Directions:
- Walk south down Tenbrook Drive toward Whitehall Street
- At the intersection of Tenbrook and Whitehall, identify the paved footpath on your right and follow all the way to Sligo Creek Open Parkway
Sligo Middle School (1401 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902)
- Estimated Distance: 0.30 miles (5 minute walk)
- Surface Type: Paved
- Walking Directions:
- Head east toward Dennis Ave
- Turn left onto Dennis Ave
- Turn left onto Sligo Creek Trail
Glen Haven Elementary School (10900 Inwood Ave, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902)
- Estimated Distance: 0.70 miles (15 minute walk)
- Surface Type: Paved
- Walking Directions:
- Make a right down Inwood Avenue and continue south until the intersection with Windham Lane
- Make a left onto Windham Lane and follow it until you reach Malone Street and take a right
- Take the footpath to the end of Malone Street to a Sligo Creek connector trail
- Take the first left on the trail to the Sligo Creek-Sligo MS Connector Trail
- Follow the trail across Sligo Creek to Sligo Creek Fest