The use of Woodward Park, including the basketball court, baseball/soccer field, picnic area, and the young children's playground, is open to all, including non-residents. Specific facilities may be reserved for any day for a one-time non-recurring use, such as family picnics.

Town residents, property owners, and those sponsored by residents, may reserve use of the soccer or baseball fields for sports practices. A special permit is required. For reservation information call the Town Office at 301-926-2256. Vehicular access to the park is limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. or dusk. Parking is restricted to the graveled parking areas along Oak Street. Parking is not permitted along Grove Road.

Soccer Field

This is the calendar of permits issued for soccer on the Woodward Park Athletic Field. It is current as of [ July 8, 2008 ] and will be updated as new permits are issued.

• July 2008
• August 2008

Arboretum

In 2007, the town nursery, located in southeast Woodward Park, was redefined as an arboretum. Notable species in this parkland include woodland natives like the fringe tree, as well as varieties of oaks, hollies, maples, and dogwoods.
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