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
