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Black Hill Visitor Center & Nature Facility
Monarch Butterfly in the Visitor Center Gardens.
Black Hill Regional Park
20926 Lake Ridge Drive
Boyds, Maryland 20841
Visitor Center Staff: 301-972-3476
 Naturalist Staff: 301-916-0220

Hours

  • Visitor Center
    • April 1 - September 30
      11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (daily)
    • October 1 - March 31
      11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday only)
  • Park Hours
    • March 1 - October 31: 6:00 a.m. - official sunset
    • November 1 - February 28: 7:00 a.m. to official sunset

Notes

  • Interpretive programs are offered year-round for families and individuals of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors. In addition, during the school year, educational programs are offered to schools, home-schoolers, scouts, and other organized groups. To reach the Naturalist Staff concerning group programs, please call 301-972-5990.

    Brownies on a Pontoon Ride Pontoon Boat Cruises of Little Seneca Lake leave from the dock area every Saturday & Sunday at 12:30, 2:00 & 3:30 pm. Tickets are $4 per person (children must be accompanied by an adult) and are purchased at the Boat Rental Building. Tickets are sold "first come first serve".

Weather-Related Cancellations Notice
 open umbrella in the rain During inclement weather, Nature Facilities follow Montgomery County Public School closures, delayed openings and early releases. If school is closed due to inclement weather, all children's programs are cancelled. Cancellation of adult programs is determined on a case-by-case basis. Please call us to check on adult program status at 301-972-0220.

Program Registration Made Simple

The easiest way to register for a class or program at Black Hill Visitor Center is to make a note of the ParkPASS course number, and register at ParkPASS.org. The 2009 Summer Guide has been mailed, and is available at Montgomery County libraries, rec centers and Park facilities. Please call 301-495-2525 if you'd like a paper copy, or save a tree and check out the electronic version on the home page of ParkPASS.org. To view our summer programs at Black HIll click on http://www.mc-mncppc.org/Parks/nature_centers/blackhill/summer_programs.shtm

 

Coming soon to Black Hill Visitor Center...
Sunset from the back deck of the visitor center " Lake & Sunset Cam". You will be able to enjoy the view of Little Seneca Lake, as seen from the back deck of the visitor center, from your computer screen at home. Check here for updates.

Mark your calenders for our Monarch Fiesta Day on Saturday, September 5, 2009. Free fun for the whole family. Monarch Butterfly born during the Monarch Fiesta Day 2008.

 

Date of last update: April 1, 2009