Per Adventure Park: On 8/1, Washington Parent Magazine readers nominated The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School for best “Amusement & Water Park” in the Parents Picks competition. The Adventure Park was also nominated in the “Party Venue”, “Climbing” location, & “Date Night” location categories. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring was nominated and won best “Amusement & Water Park” & “Best Climbing” location in 2022.
“Congratulations to The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School on being nominated for multiple awards by Washington Parent Magazine, including ‘Best Amusement Park,’ for a second year in a row,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “This park is one of the County’s most popular places for both kids and parents, and they deserve this well-earned recognition. As summer fades away, please remember to plan one last visit to The Adventure Park and vote for them at WashingtonParent.com.”
“According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis annual economic impact report, outdoor recreation activities generate $6.6 billion annually and accounts for 72,000 jobs in Maryland,” said Visit Montgomery President & CEO Kelly Groff. “Montgomery County’s unique blend of parks, trails, waterways, and active adventure attractions are a key driver for visitation to our communities. We applaud The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School for this achievement.”
Voting for the final 2023 winner takes place from Aug. 1 to Aug 31st at www.WashingtonParent.com. Winners will be announced by Washington Parent Magazine in October. About The Adventure Park: Founded in 2010, The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School is the largest Aerial Ropes Course & Zipline park in Maryland, receiving roughly 100k annual visitors. The Adventure Park prioritizes safety above all else, having been named the 4th “Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)” Accredited park in the country in 2023. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring remains the only park of its kind to accomplish this certification in Maryland.