Montgomery County Parks To Check Out On Black Friday

SILVER SPRING, MD — Black Friday is about scoring the best deals on gifts for you and your loved ones. But the manic nature of the holiday can make shopping a nightmare. If you've decided to skip out on Black Friday shopping, you can take your friends and family to a state park.

Several years ago, outdoor retailer REI began promoting its #optoutside campaign by closing all retail stores and online sales as a way to get shoppers to spend the day outside. Plenty of state parks have hopped on board and are encouraging people to #optoutside, as well.

Here's a list of parks to check out in Montgomery County on Black Friday:

• Aberdeen Local Park — North Potomac
• Acorn Urban Park — Silver Spring
• Adventure Conservation Park — Potomac
• Bel Pre Neighborhood Park — Aspen Hill
• Beret Neighborhood Conservation Area — Aspen Hill
• Bradley Local Park — Bethesda
• Briggs Chaney Community Garden — Silver Spring
• Cabin Branch Stream Valley Park — Gaithersburg
• Callithea Farm Special Park — Potomac
• Caroline Freeland Urban Park — Bethesda
• Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park — Kensington
• Elm Street Urban Park — Bethesda
• Fox Chapel Neighborhood Park — Germantown
• Gaynor Road Community Garden — Rockville
• Hillwood Manor Neighborhood Park — Takoma Park
• Hunters Woods Local Park — Gaithersburg
• Kemp Mill Estates Local Park — Wheaton
• Lynnbrook Local Park — BethesdaRockville
• Meadowside Nature Center — Rockville

Check out more parks at Montgomery Parks' website.

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