6 places to be charmed by cherry blossoms in Montgomery County

Kenwood in Bethesda, Brookside Gardens, Glenview Mansion are popular spots to see the heralds of spring

March 26, 2026 8:00 a.m. | Updated: March 25, 2026 6:02 p.m.

Cherry blossoms in Kenwood. Photo credit: Courtney Cohn

The Tidal Basin isn’t the only place to see cherry blossoms in the Washington, D.C., area. With peak bloom predicted for this weekend, check out these Montgomery County spots to enjoy the beauty of the pink and white petals.

The Kenwood neighborhood, Bethesda

Kennedy Drive, Dorset Avenue and Kenwood Avenue, Bethesda

This community has around 1,200 cherry trees that can attract thousands of viewers. Though all are welcome to view the petals for free, the neighborhood doesn’t allow parking in many spots to keep traffic moving.

Rock Creek Woods, Kensington

This Kensington neighborhood has dozens of Yoshino cherry trees that were planted in place of shade trees. The neighborhood has had cherry trees since its inception in 1959, when residents requested them from the county.

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Historic Takoma Park

Flower and Boyd avenues

Find cherry trees throughout the town, with the most along Flower Avenue between Jackson and Garland avenues as well as Boyd Avenue between Jackson and Lincoln avenues.

Glenview Mansion, Rockville

603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville

Glenview Mansion at Rockville’s Civic Center Park is home to Kwanzan and Yoshino cherry trees. Picnics and walks through the grounds are allowed. Visits are free and there is parking. The grounds will be closed Saturday, Sunday and April 8 for private events.

Brookside Gardens, Wheaton

1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton

Brookside Gardens in Wheaton Regional Park has more than 60 cherry trees in 10 varieties, including weeping varieties. They can be found throughout the park but are especially concentrated in the Japanese-style Gude Garden. The gardens are free to visit and parking is available.

The Manor at Silo Falls, Brookeville

19501 Georgia Ave., Brookeville

This event space and restaurant in Brookeville displays cherry blossoms on the drive up to The Manor. Enjoy soups, sandwiches and more available for purchase while admiring the trees at The Manor.

For a map of cherry blossom tree locations in Montgomery County parks, check out this interactive site. Some other recommendations for viewing include Kemp Mill Urban Park in Silver Spring, Leland Neighborhood Park in Chevy Chase, Sligo Avenue Neighborhood Park in Silver Spring, Edgewood Neighborhood Park in Fairland and Nike Missile Local Park in Gaithersburg.

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Originally published at Bethesdamagazine