McCrillis Gardens is a naturalistic garden, offering shady woodland walks and splashes of color, especially in spring.  Tucked into a residential neighborhood in Bethesda, the five-acre property was donated to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in 1978 by its owners, William and Virginia McCrillis, and is managed by Brookside Gardens.

The Gardens feature paths that wind through the remarkable collection of ornamental trees and shrubs, along with bulbs, groundcovers and shade-loving perennials that add year-round color and texture.  A pavilion and benches provide restful vantage points. McCrillis Gardens is reminiscent of a secret garden, hidden in the heart of Bethesda!

Parking

There is no on-site parking at McCrillis House and Gardens. Parking is available across the street on Renshaw Drive daily sunrise-sunset. Please be respectful of the residential neighbors surrounding McCrillis Gardens.