WOOD ACRES
With many homes dating back
to the 1940s and canopy trees
lining the front yards, Wood
Acres exudes a small-town
charm. Neighborhood children
walk to Wood Acres Elementary
School, and the local Wood
Acres Park boasts tennis courts,
a basketball court, several
fields, and a playground that was
fully renovated in 2001, with
a bike-friendly “highway” that
circles the park. The houses
and yards tend to be small, but
the neighborhood rests between
Massachusetts Avenue and
River Road, making this a prime
location for commuters.
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Coming from Chicago, we love
cities. Bethesda was the best of
both worlds because you can have
the benefits of living in a city but
also enjoy a neighborhood feel
with a backyard. What I love about
the neighborhood is the people
and the culture in Bethesda.
It has a very tech-savvy young
demographic that loves local,
whether it’s a local coffee shop,
a local restaurant, a local diner.
Cherian Thomas,
CEO at restaurant app Spotluck
The Springfield neighborhood
is within walking distance to
Wood Acres Elementary School,
supermarkets, parks and playgrounds.
Wyngate
Wyngate is a quaint,
well-settled neighborhood,
though many of its 1950s
colonial and Cape Cod-style
homes have been torn
down and replaced with
bigger homes. The popular
Wyngate Elementary
School is a big draw for
families. Lemonade stands
are common in the warm
weather and Ayrlawn
Park offers dog walkers
a place to gather. The
neighborhood is nestled
inside the Beltway between
Old Georgetown Road and
Fernwood Road.
Locals
