toddler playground near Westfield Montgomery mall?

[Anonymous]

I want to go to Montgomery Mall today and will need to take my toddler. Are there any playgrounds nearby where I can take him afterwards, as a reward for being cooperative? (I'll be driving from NW DC, so I'd be happy with anything en route--though closer to the mall is better.)

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

How about the playground at Cabin John Park? I've been there with kids aged 3 and 5, but I think there might be enough for a toddler, too.

7400 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD.

http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/facilities/regional_parks/cabinjohn/

Playground info: http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/park_of_the_day/aug/parkday_aug19.shtm

There's also the Locust Grove Nature Center:
http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/nature_centers/locust/index.shtm

Come April, the miniature train in Cabin John park will be up and running again, but for now it's closed:

http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/enterprise/park_facilities/trains/cabin_john.shtm

[Anonymous]

There is also the indoor play area at the mall. It's near Sears.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Didn't make it to the mall after all, but really appreciate all the suggestions--particularly the indoor play area, which I had never noticed before (never go to that mall, or when I do I'm in a tearing hurry). I'll definitely use this advice in the future.